Europe
Europe’s FoRB Envoys: Few Posts, Many Offices
As of 27 March 2026, Europe still has only a limited number of clearly named freedom of religion or belief envoys, commissioners or special representatives. Across the European Union, most…
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Asia
Iran War Escalates as Europe Seeks Common Line
Fresh Israeli strikes on Iran on Friday have pushed the Middle East war back to the centre of the global news cycle, but for Europe the story is not only…
Press releases
COMECE congratulates Mairead McGuinness on appointment as EU Special Envoy for FoRB
Mairead McGuinness during Rethinking Europe in 2017. (Photo: COMECE) PRESS RELEASE // COMECE // The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) congratulates Mairead McGuinness on her…
Europe
Habemus an EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief! After 480 Days!
Breaking News! White smoke for Mairead McGuinness. - Human Rights Without Frontiers hails this appointment
News
EU Uses UN Day to Renew Anti-Slavery Pledge
Marking the International Day for Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the European Union used the UN General Assembly platform on 25 March to pair…
Europe
EU Nears FoRB Envoy Pick After Long Vacancy
Mairead McGuinness is reportedly set to become the European Union’s next Special Envoy on freedom of religion or belief, ending a politically awkward vacancy that, over the past year, drew…
Economy
EuroLeague’s €3.2bn Moment Meets NBA Pressure
European basketball’s biggest story today is not only on the court. Fresh reporting on Tuesday says the EuroLeague and its licensed clubs are now valued at more than €3.2 billion,…
Europe
European Political Landscape Shifts as Slovenia’s Liberals Claim Victory and Italy Awaits Referendum Results
Slovenia's liberal leader Robert Golob narrowly wins parliamentary elections, offering relief to EU diplomats. Meanwhile, Italy braces for the outcome of a critical referendum on judiciary reforms, seen as a…
Europe
The “New” face of racism in Europe: When prejudice wears a cultural mask
Racism and racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance occur on a daily basis, hindering progress for millions of people around the world. Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of…
Health
What to Do If You Need Healthcare Abroad in Europe
You’re on holiday, a work trip, or visiting family abroad — and suddenly something goes wrong. A sharp pain, an unexpected injury, or a medical emergency sends you looking for…