Category: 3. Europe
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The Council of Europe stands with those working for LGBTI equality, says Secretary General at IDAHOT + Forum in Malta
Defending the rights of LGBTI persons is not a niche issue, but a test of whether Europe as a continent still believes in the universality of human rights, said Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, in a video message to the…
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Germany’s Pistorius signals openness to 5 percent defense spending – POLITICO
Pistorius also said Germany “won’t be able to” meet NATO capability goals with a defense budget of 3 percent of GDP, opening the door to a higher spending level if required.
His comments follow remarks by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul last Thursday, in which he backed U.S. President…
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Countries adopt WHO pandemic agreement – POLITICO
“The agreement is a victory for public health, science and multilateral action,” Tedros said. “It is also a recognition by the international community that our citizens, societies and economies must not be left vulnerable to again suffer losses like those endured during…
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India's steel industry expansion plans threaten national and global emissions goals, report finds
Steel production is one of the most carbon-intensive industries, responsible for nearly 9 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Countries sign off on global pandemic treaty at annual WHO meeting in Geneva
The agreement will be legally binding, but it won’t enter into force right away.
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Taiwan president says US tariff issues are 'frictions between friends'
The US has recently imposed tariffs of 32% against Taiwan, as part of sweeping duties against all US trading partners.
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Canadian and European Innovators unite for Horizon Europe Cluster 4 matchmaking event
A dynamic new opportunity is bringing Canadian and European innovators together to shape the future of digital, industrial, and space technologies.
The global innovation landscape is set to expand as Canadian and European innovators converge for…
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Young European Heritage Makers: the Voices of the Young Generation resonates in Strasbourg
What does European heritage mean to young people? Which stories, places, and traditions are worth preserving for the future? These are the questions that Young European Heritage Makers 2024 winners will reflect on during their visit to Strasbourg…
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European Union gearing up to ban social media for kids under 16 – Firstpost
The issue has gained international attention, especially after Australia announced plans to require a minimum age of 16 for creating accounts on major social media platforms later this year
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A new initiative gaining traction in Brussels…
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