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Cambodia loses duty-free access to the EU market over human righ
As of today, 12 August, some of Cambodia’s typical export products such as garments, footwear and travel goods are subject to the European Union’s customs duties. The EU’s decision to partially withdraw Cambodia’s duty-free quota-free access to the EU market is now effective. The preferential treatment enjoyed by Cambodia under “Everything But Arms” (EBA) –…
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Engage our youth to shape Europe’s future
Language English 12/08/2020 The youth of today can help shape a fundamental rights-compliant Europe of tomorrow. From climate change to social injustice, many young people are mobilising to bring about change. On International Youth Day on 12 August, FRA calls on the EU and its Member States to build on this momentum to engage and…
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Cambodia loses duty-free access to the EU market over human rights concerns
European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 Aug 2020 As of today, 12 August, some of Cambodia’s typical export products such as garments, footwear and travel goods are subject to the European Union’s customs duties.
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Belarus: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the presidential elections
The EU issued a declaration on the presidential elections in Belarus
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Azerbaijan response to COVID-19: better testing and contact tracing are key
Azerbaijan should strengthen contact tracing and testing to further boost its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of WHO experts has recommended after visiting the country. The second team of WHO experts to visit Azerbaijan since the pandemic started, it also noted the country’s achievements in responding to the outbreak.
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Coronavirus: Eight macro-financial assistance programmes agreed to support enlargement and neighbourhood partners
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 Aug 2020 As of today, the Commission, on behalf of the EU, has agreed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on macro-financial assistance (MFA) programmes with eight partners.
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Glycoalkaloids in potatoes: public health risks assessed
Glycoalkaloids in potatoes: public health risks assessed
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Belarus: UN chief following post-election developments ‘with great concern’
The UN Secretary-General has appealed for restraint in Belarus, where ongoing clashes between police and demonstrators continue following disputed elections held on Sunday.
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Updated weekly schedule of President Charles Michel
Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel 8-14 August 2020
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“The people in Lebanon can count on the European Union” – Charles Michel
“The people in Lebanon can count on the European Union” – press release following President Charles Michel’s visit to Beirut Charles Michel, President of the European Council, travelled to Beirut on 8 August 2020 to convey EU solidarity with the people in Lebanon after the devastating explosions on 4 August. The President visited the Port…