On the occasion of today’s International Women’s Day, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy declared the following: “On International Women’s Day, we think of the resilience and strength of women. Their resolve to stand up against injustice. Their dedication to protect others. Their unrelenting strive […]
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The European Commission proposed a pilot project to strengthen the exchange of information between Europol and Colombia
On 2 March, the Commission proposed a pilot project to strengthen the exchange of information between Europol and Colombia to investigate and bring criminals to justice and to dismantle organised criminal structures that are behind the production and trafficking of drugs. The pilot project, which will be defined by a group of Member States, will […]
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Global agreement on protection and sustainable use of resources and biodiversity in high seas
Global negotiations concluded on the landmark Treaty of the High Seas to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss. The new treaty will allow to establish large-scale marine protected areas on the high seas, which are also necessary to meet the global commitment of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Agreement concluded last December to […]
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WhatsApp agrees to fully comply with EU rules
Following dialogue with EU consumer protection agencies and the European Commission (CPC network), WhatsApp has promised to provide more transparency about changes to the terms of service. In addition, the company will make it easier for users to reject accepted updates and will also clearly explain if such rejection means that users can no longer […]
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EU Biodiversity strategy for 2030
According to data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 36 species have become extinct in Europe since 2015. These figures are alarming, and prompt action is urgently needed to protect not only the animals but also their habitats. The European Union has developed numerous initiatives and programs to preserve nature and ecosystems, […]
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EIB underwrites €55m green loan for wind farm in Castile and León
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has officially approved a EUR 55 million green loan to a joint venture between Iberdrola (75%) and Caja Rural de Soria (25%) for the construction of one of Castilla y León’s largest wind farms. The Buniel wind farm in the province of Burgos has a total capacity of approximately 100 […]
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The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission in Paraguay
In response to an invitation by the Superior Court of Electoral Justice (TSJE), the European Union has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to the general elections in Paraguay, scheduled for 30 April 2023. Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has appointed Mr Gabriel […]
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European Commission lays the groundwork to make gigabit connectivity available to all citizens and businesses across the EU
The Commission has presented a set of actions aimed to make Gigabit connectivity available to all citizens and businesses across the EU by 2030, in line with the objectives of Europe’s Digital Decade, and to enable the transformation of the connectivity sector in the EU. This initiatives on Connectivity consist of: First, the Commission has […]
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How data accelerates progress towards equality and narrows the gender gap
Violence against women is both a cause and a result of gender inequalities. EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Turkey offers recommendations for combating violence against women. Details in the data Developing comprehensive data systems will bring us one step closer to permanently ending violence against women. The current lack of comprehensive, disaggregated […]
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