Author: Siobhan Dillon

Only Yes Means Yes

by Siobhan Dillon

The European Women’s Lobby congratulates MEPs and urges the Commission to act now on EU-wide consent-based rape legislation. Mary Collins, EWL Secretary General, writes for EU Political Report. The European Parliament’s vote on 28 April sends a clear and long-overdue signal: the European Union must move beyond outdated, force-based definitions of rape and establish a…

Belgium’s Postal System Grinds to a Halt

by Siobhan Dillon

Belgium’s postal strike has now stretched into several weeks, leaving Brussels and much of Wallonia without regular deliveries, with millions of letters and parcels stuck in blocked distribution centres. The strike began at the end of March and has intensified through April, evolving into one of the most disruptive labour actions Bpost has faced in…