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Ukraine working towards universal health coverage while responding to COVID-19
Ukraine is transforming its health system so that people can get the quality health-care services they need without experiencing financial hardship.
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Ahead of biodiversity summit, UN officials call for action to preserve the natural world
Top UN officials working to preserve the natural world are urging “action now” ahead of a crucial biodiversity summit this week, where world leaders will reaffirm their commitment to the…
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OPINIONISTA: Holding on to the idea of the West, and the world that Europe created
Forget the actual persecution of Rohingya in Myanmar, the Roma in Europe, Latinos in the USA or people being put into veritable concentration camps, or bombed out of their homes and…
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Cyprus committed to resuming peace talks
President Nicos Anastasiades of Cyprus stands ready to resume talks on the reunification of the island nation, the UN General Assembly heard on Thursday.
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EU unveils plan to overhaul migration
New proposals to bring an end to overcrowded encampments of people living in desperate conditions on the fringes of Europe were unveiled in Brussels on Wednesday in a bid to…
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EU climate plan blows hot and cold on forestry, biomass
While recognising the positive role of forests in mitigating global warming, the European Commission has riled the agroforestry and biomass industries by stating its intention of limiting growth in the…
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Artificial intelligence: threats and opportunities
Artificial intelligence (AI) affects our lives more and more. Learn about the opportunities and threats for security, democracy, businesses and jobs.Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
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The EU’s mission to save our soils
In this special edition of Futuris, we look at one of the missions that the European Union is launching to find solutions to the main challenges of our time, which…
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EU must diversify trade ties, develop own value chains – Germany’s Altmaier
By Michael Nienaber2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier speaks during a news conference on climate and economic policy in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2020. Odd Andersen/Pool…
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COVID-19: Regional coherence and a spirit of collective support are crucial
Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe'The response to the crisis has been very effective whenever the actions were prompt and resolute;…