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A total of 10% of France’s population are migrants

Migrants make up about 10% of France's population. This is shown by the data of the country's national statistical office - "INSEE" for 2021, cited by DPA. According to the cited statistics, about 7 million...

Maria Gabriel: Only 54 percent of European citizens have basic digital skills

Collaboration and investment are key to the future of digital education in Europe. 20 million digital professionals is our ambition by 2030. Currently, only 54% of European citizens have basic digital skills. This is...

Parliament adopts key laws to reach 2030 climate target

MEPs adopted key laws to reach 2030 climate target, the reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System including for aviation and maritime, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund.

Bitter Winter and European experts go to Taiwan: Witnessing for Freedom of Religion or Belief

From April 5 to 11, Bitter Winter, its parent organization CESNUR, and the Brussels-based NGO Human Rights Without Frontiers organized a fact-finding tour of Taiwan, where they had decided to organize the 2023 edition...

MEPs call for clarity and unity in policy on China

Against the backdrop of China’s continued rise as a political and economic powerhouse on the world stage, MEPs discussed the need unity in policy on China for a coherent strategy on this superpower.

European Patients Rights Day is still needed in view of violations in Spain and other EU countries

On April 18th the European Patients’ Rights Day is celebrated, which is the annual recurrence that celebrates patients’ and civil society organisations in their efforts to advance patients’ rights at the global and European...

The quest for an autonomous EU-China relationship generates tensions among the EU 27

The French president makes European partners uncomfortable with his statements on the need to distance himself from the US on foreign policy, with reference to Taiwan. Poland revolts as Germany says the EU cannot...

Ireland, Community Sings “Bella Ciao Fiona” on a Good Friday fundraising

Bella Ciao Fiona - Fabulous Charity Event Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dancer and Artist Fiona Fennell Dublin, WIRE / A night of musical theatre, dance and true community spirit under the title “Bella...

Greece’s “Dentist pass” – a mental health policy in disguise?

The Greek government has recently launched a new program called the "dentist pass," providing free preventive dental care to children aged 6 to 12 years old. The program was introduced through a bill presented...

First Inter-Committee Meeting between Parliament and Ukrainian parliamentarians

On Wednesday, opening the first inter-committee meeting between the European Parliament and the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada.

Israel and the United Arab Emirates celebrated in Brussels anniversary of Abraham Accords

European Jewis Community Centre / The Embassies of the United Arab Emirates and Israel will co-host with the European Jewish Community Centre the celebration of the Abrahamic Accords on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at...

MEPs approve revised rules on product safety in Europe

On Thursday, MEPs endorsed the revised rules on product safety of non-food consumer products with 569 votes in favour, 13 against and no abstentions. The new regulation aligns the existing General Product Safety Directive with the...

MEPs debate results of March EU council with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen

Reviewing the latest EU Council, MEPs called for EU action to enhance the industrial sector, support households and businesses and continue backing Ukraine.

How the EU reduces greenhouse gases besides CO2

Find out how the EU works to reduce emissions from greenhouse gases besides CO2. As the EU works hard to reduce CO2 emissions, it is also making efforts to regulate other greenhouse gases heating up planet...

Non-persian populations support the Iranian revolution and call for justice for Ukraine

The movement called the Freedom and Justice gathering for Iran ” which was organised by Salah Kamerani ,the Spokesperson of this movement together with Mrs Charifa Jafari with the presence of the representatives of the non -Persian nations in iran and Ukrainian diaspora in Europe as well as European journalists and human rights activists.

Understanding Time in Europe: A Comprehensive Guide

Confused about the time in Europe? This guide provides a clear explanation of the time zones and daylight saving time changes across the continent. If you’re planning a trip to Europe or need to communicate...

National winners of the 2023 European Charlemagne Youth Prize

Young people aged 16-30 working on EU projects can apply for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize. The European Parliament and the International Charlemagne Prize Foundation in Aachen award the Charlemagne Youth Prize every year to...

Climate change, Parliament votes to reduce by 40% the greenhouse gas emissions by member states

The new Effort Sharing Regulation reduces the allowed maximum level of greenhouse gas emissions in member states from transport, buildings and agriculture until 2030. Parliament today adopted with 486 votes to 132 and 10 abstentions...

Ukrainian region of Kirovohrad in search of partnerships in Brussels to feed the world

On 9-10 March, the head of the regional council of Kirovohrad Oblast (region), Sergii Shulga, visited European institutions in Brussels to raise awareness about the future of his region in the EU and the...

MEPs demand the EU boosts clean tech industry and fights human trafficking

clean tech - In a debate with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen, MEPs reviewed the outcomes of the 9 February EU summit and outlined their expectations for the 23-24 March European Council. President of...

Italy’s largest trade union calls on Minister for Universities to settle with non-national teaching staff

As Commission deadline for implementation of discrimination case law of the Court of Justice of the EU approaches, Italy’s largest trade union calls on Minister for Universities to settle with non-national teaching staff In its...

Tragedy of March 9, 2023 Christian Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Hamburg-Winterhude

In these painful moments, the NGO CAP-LC (Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience) expresses its sorrow, support and solidarity to the Christian congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hamburg-Winterhude. We are...

UNICEF warns of deepening inequalities in Europe and Central Asia

The COVID-19 pandemic, climate disasters and ongoing conflict have deepened inequalities among children in Europe and Central Asia, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a report published on Thursday, calling for more robust...

Europe‘s New Equality Champions

Europe honors its new equality champions. This happened at a special event in the Berlemont building in Brussels on March 8, and the leaders in the fight for equality within the European Union were...

Georgia’s New Defense Code Is Going to Discriminate Against Minority Religions

An interview with Prof. Dr. Archil Metreveli, Head of the Institute for Religious Freedom of the University of Georgia Jan-Leonid Bornstein: We have heard from you about a new legislative initiative of the Government of Georgia concerning submitting...
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