The fight against disinformation is a long-term challenge for European democracies and societies. Disinformation undermines the trust of citizens in democracy and democratic institutions. It also contributes to the polarisation of public views and interferes in democratic decision-making processes. Countering disinformation has become particularly urgent in the context of the Russian war in Ukraine. A disinformation campaign of an unparalleled magnitude has been […]
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European Parliament condemns threats to press freedom in Morocco
Parliament urges the Moroccan authorities to respect freedom of expression and media freedom and to provide fair trials for imprisoned journalists, notably Omar Radi, Souleimen Raissouni and Taoufik Bouachrine. MEPs call for their immediate provisional release and demand an end to the harassment of all journalists in the country, as well as of their lawyers […]
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EIB and the region of Valencia sign €50 million loan agreement for FGV to modernise and expand sustainable public rail transport
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the region of Valencia have signed a €50 million finance contract for Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV), a public company owned by the regional government responsible for operating and managing regional railways, the Valencia metro network and the Alicante tram. The loan is the first tranche of approved financing […]
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MEPs want special court to try Russian crimes in Ukraine
MEPs demand that Russian political and military commanders be held accountable for the alleged crime of aggression committed by the Putin regime over Ukraine. Parliament considers that the atrocities committed by Russia in Bucha, Irpin and many other Ukrainian cities show the brutality of war and stresses the importance of coordinated international action to […]
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Parliament calls for more sanctions against Iranian regime
All those responsible for human rights violations should face EU sanctions and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be on the EU terrorist list, MEPs urge. The Iranian regime’s blatant disregard for human dignity and the democratic aspirations of its own citizens as well as its support to Russia “necessitate further adjustments in the EU’s […]
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EU Trade Ministers’ Climate Coalition
The European Commission, EU Member States, and 26 partners countries have launched “The Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate”, the first Ministerial-level global forum dedicated to trade and climate and sustainable development issues. The Coalition will foster global action to promote trade policies that can help address climate change through local and global initiatives. The […]
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President Charles Michel in Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Michel is visiting Kyiv, Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and members of the Ukrainian Parliament to discuss EU-Ukraine cooperation in the context of Russia’s war of aggression launched in February last year. Since the outbreak of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the EU has been firmly supporting Ukraine by providing […]
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The EFCA strengthens its fleet with three new vessels to boost fisheries enforcement in EU waters
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) presented the three new EFCA´s chartered patrol vessels, which will serve as additional platforms for EU fisheries inspections in European and international waters. Following the mandate from the EU institutions to strengthen EFCA´s operational capacity for assisting the Member States and the European Commission in the monitoring, control and […]
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CJEU annuls Commission decision on Kosovo’s participation in BEREC
Judgment of the Court in Case C-632/20 P The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), which is composed of the Board of Regulators, was established together with its Office in 2009. Developing the internal market for electronic communications networks and services and improving its functioning are BEREC’s main tasks. BEREC is also required […]
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