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G20 summit: taxing the ultra-rich, tackling poverty, and calls for peace
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Germany rejects proposal to suspend EU political dialogue with Israel
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G20 summit: taxing the ultra-rich, tackling poverty, and calls for peace
G20 summit: taxing the ultra-rich, tackling poverty, and calls for peace
The G20 summit, bringing together leaders from the world’s largest economies, concluded in Rio de Janeiro with a unified declaration addressing...
Read More... Germany rejects proposal to suspend EU political dialogue with Israel
Germany rejects proposal to suspend EU political dialogue with Israel
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday dismissed a proposal to suspend the European Union's political dialogue with Israel....
Read More... Norway issues apology for past assimilation policies towards ethnic minorities
Norway issues apology for past assimilation policies towards ethnic minorities
The Norwegian Parliament formally apologized on Tuesday to the country’s indigenous Sami, Kvener, and Finnish migrant communities for a longstanding...
Read More... EU and Japan reach 'historic' security and defense agreement
EU and Japan reach 'historic' security and defense agreement
Japan and the European Union have announced a landmark security and defense pact in Tokyo, marking what Josep Borrell, the EU's High...
Read More... Belgians seek increased citizen involvement in policymaking
Belgians seek increased citizen involvement in policymaking
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Read More... EU's 2025 budget prioritizes research, health, education, and climate action
EU's 2025 budget prioritizes research, health, education, and climate action
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Read More... MEPs announce finalists for 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
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European Parliament expresses concern over the state of democracy in Georgia
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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Why Andorra finds EU membership unappealing?
Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained a unique position in Europe. With a population ofRead More...
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Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More...
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Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
The European Union (EU) has a well-established process for countries seeking membership, known as accession. While the journey to EU membership can be long and arduous,Read More...
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Where are the women in Fiji's new era of democracy?
Fiji's recent election in December 2022 marked a milestone in the country's democratic journey, with a coalition government led by Sitiveni Rabuka, a former prime minister, coupRead More...
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What will the process of protecting and fostering Jewish life in the EU look like?
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Press statement by President von der Leyen on the next College of Commissioners
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G20 summit: taxing the ultra-rich, tackling poverty, and calls for peace
The G20 summit, bringing together leaders from the world’s largest economies, concluded in Rio de Janeiro with a unified...19 November 2024Read More...
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Germany rejects proposal to suspend EU political dialogue with Israel
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday dismissed a proposal to suspend the European Union's political...15 November 2024Read More...
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Norway issues apology for past assimilation policies towards ethnic minorities
The Norwegian Parliament formally apologized on Tuesday to the country’s indigenous Sami, Kvener, and Finnish migrant...14 November 2024Read More...
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EU and Japan reach 'historic' security and defense agreement
Japan and the European Union have announced a landmark security and defense pact in Tokyo, marking what Josep Borrell,...02 November 2024Read More...
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Belgians seek increased citizen involvement in policymaking
A recent G1000 study on democratic engagement reveals that a majority of Belgians feel they lack sufficient influence...29 October 2024Read More...
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