Photo by Saif71.com on Unsplash Members of the European Parliament have adopted a report on combating sexual harassment in the EU. It is the 5th such report since the #MeToo movement swept through the globe. The report reiterates calls for the European Parliament to implement mandatory anti-harassment trainings for MEPs and staff, reforming the committees dealing with harassment complaints and…
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Despite the recession, philanthropic support for environmental causes is increasing, says a new report. This is one of the key messages to emerge from the 6th edition of an annual assessment. Called “Environmental Funding by European Foundations” it is claimed to be the most comprehensive report that has ever been published on environmental philanthropy across…
Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash British citizens living abroad together with EU citizens and others who have made the UK their home before Brexit are poised to tell their stories as part of a Lancaster University project. As a Finnish woman living in the UK reported to the research team: “If the festivities had taken place before…
Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash MEPs are due to vote in favour of the final report of an inquiry committee on Pegasus and similar spyware (PEGA), calling for the EU regulation that stops the abuse of spyware by member states. They say that spying on political opponents, journalists or lawyers is illegal and against fundamental EU values. When…
Photo by Ryan Miglinczy on Unsplash A Coalition of Non-governmental organisations has praised UAE under the leadership of President Bin Zayed, on making big strides on human rights, writes Manel Msalmi. The United Arab Emirates will present its universal periodic review to the United Nations on May 8th , 2023.During its review, the UAE will explain the developments and efforts…
Photo by Yellow Cactus on Unsplash The International Trade Committee in the European parliament has given its green light on for another one-year suspension of EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. Members of the International Trade Committee approved a proposal to renew the suspension of import duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguards on Ukrainian…
Photo by Stephanie LeBlanc on Unsplash The EU’s €90 million preparatory action on defence research (PADR) was only partially useful in priming the EU for significantly ramping up its defence spending and paving the way for the €8 billion European Defence Fund (EDF), according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. Projects funded under the PADR…
EU political elites “advancing” Gazprom’s agenda and Hungary’s “susceptibility” to Russian intelligence activities are among several examples named in a new report which has been drafted by MEPs. The EU needs a coordinated strategy against foreign interference and information manipulation (FIMI), including measures to enforce better existing provisions to fight it, say MEPs in the…
Photo by Kristin Snippe on Unsplash A formal campaign has been launched for overseas UK parliamentary constituencies who will represent British citizens living abroad. The campaign gets underway as the UK government abolishes the legal bar, which currently prevents Britons who have lived outside the UK for more than 15 years, from voting in UK elections. The move…
Photo by Aleksandra Dementeva on Unsplash The News Agency APA reports that the Monitoring Group of Human Rights Organizations has presented a new report on violations of human rights and freedoms in Armenia. The report contains detailed information on cases of violation of human rights and freedoms, ill-treatment of civilians, people detained during demonstrations, and criminal cases against…
