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New EU rules will reduce packaging waste

The EU has signed off on new rules that will significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste. They set binding re-use targets, restrict certain types of single-use packaging and require economic operators to...

UK Appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB

UK Government appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB (Freedom of Religion or Belief), reinforcing global commitment to religious rights advocacy.

ARGENTINA Javier Milei’s First Year in Office: A Bold Vision or Polarizing Gamble?

In a much-awaited speech marking one year since his inauguration, Argentina's President Javier Milei presented a comprehensive and impassioned address, celebrating what he described as a transformative year for the nation. The speech, titled...

Commissioner Christophe Hansen: Building together the future of farming, food and EU rural areas!

A Personal and Professional Dedication to Agriculture In a powerful address at one of Europe’s largest agricultural and food policy forums, Commissioner Christophe Hansen shared his personal and professional commitment to shaping the future of...

A Vote of Confidence, What’s at Stake for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz?

As Germany faces significant economic challenges, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has taken the rare step of submitting a vote of confidence to parliament. The decision, marking the first time a German Chancellor has done so...

EU updates Air Safety List

The EU has issued an updated list of airlines considered unsafe and banned from flying in the EU. The latest update adds Air Tanzania to the list due to safety concerns identified by the...

EU launches humanitarian air bridge to carry vital supplies to Syria

The EU has launched a humanitarian air bridge carrying vital supplies, such as food, medicines, and shelter items, to the people of Syria. The situation on the ground there remains volatile and the...

How you scroll matters: passive social media use linked to loneliness

Passive consumption of social media seems to reinforce feelings of disconnection, according to a JRC policy brief which examines the relationship between social media use and loneliness. Social media has become an inescapable part...

European Parliament Re-establishes Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Brussels – In a decisive move to enhance the protection of religious freedom across Europe and beyond, the European Parliament has re-established the Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief. This initiative, confirmed during the...

EU adapts product liability rules to digital age and circular economy

 New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy.The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate those who have...

Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 Amid Trump’s Government Appointments

Bitcoin reached a historic milestone, surpassing the $100,000 mark for the first time. This surge in value is largely attributed to recent announcements from Donald Trump, the incoming U.S. president, who has appointed Paul...

Addressing Anti-Christian Hatred: COMECE’s Call for an EU Coordinator Gains Momentum

On December 4, 2024, the European Parliament hosted the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast, where the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) made a compelling case for the...

TikTok Under Scrutiny by EU During Romanian Elections

EU Commission Intensifies Monitoring of TikTok During Romanian Elections Amidst Concerns of Foreign Interference As the Romanian elections unfold, the European Commission has ramped up its scrutiny of TikTok, invoking the Digital Services Act (DSA)...

Bulgarian President on the War in Ukraine: It’s Time for Diplomacy

This was stated today by the President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev at a lecture at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, dedicated to the prospects and challenges facing young people....

Iranian President Criticizes New Hijab Law

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has questioned the appropriateness of a new law that would toughen penalties for women who do not wear the Islamic headscarf, a law that has sparked controversy since the death...

Vienna wins 2025 Access City Award

Vienna has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Access City Award for its exemplary commitment to improving accessibility for persons with disabilities. The announcement was made today at the 2024 European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference, organized by...

The New von der Leyen Commission Set to Begin Work on December 1

The European Union is poised for a fresh chapter as the new von der Leyen Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to take office on December 1. Following a vote in...

One in three women in the EU have experienced violence

A third of women in the EU have experienced violence at home, at work or in public. Young women report having experienced higher levels of sexual harassment at work and other...

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to strip 34 traitors of state awards

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to strip 34 traitors of state awards to Ukraine The document, published on the official website of the Ukrainian president, puts into effect the decision of the...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew congratulated Donald Trump

On November 7, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected US President Donald Trump, wishing him health, strength and success in his upcoming second presidential term. "Recognizing the enormous responsibilities of...

The US excludes the last major Russian state bank from SWIFT

The last of Russia's major state-owned banks, which retains access to the SWIFT system for international payments in the world's major currencies, will become subject to new US sanctions. The White House is considering blacklisting...

Devastating Fatwa: Top Islamic Scholar in Gaza Criticizes Hamas for October 7

А prominent Islamic scholar in the Gaza Strip has issued an atypical and strong fatwa condemning the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war in the enclave. Prof. Dr. Salman al-Dayah,...

Pay attention to the gender pay gap

 Equal pay for equal work is one of the EU’s founding principles. And yet, imagine if you stopped getting paid for the year today? Instead of getting paid for a full year, you...

COP29: EU to support continued global climate action and push for ambitious finance and investment goals

At the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on 11-22 November in Azerbaijan, the European Union will work with international partners to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement of limiting global average temperature rise...

Von der Leyen Charts Strategic Path for Europe’s Future at Budapest EPC Meeting

At the European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Budapest, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined a strategic vision for Europe's future, emphasizing transatlantic relations, economic resilience, and defense preparedness. Von der Leyen began...
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