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Ursula von der Leyen on Srebrenica genocide: “we failed to protect those who were most in need of our protection”
Ursula von der Leyen on Srebrenica genocide: “we failed to protect those who were most in need of our protection”
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Message of Charles Michel to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide
Today we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica. We pay tribute to all the victims and their families. And to those who still have no confirmation of the fate of their loved ones. I am with you. Europe is with you. We will not rest until justice is served. 25 years ago,…
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ECR withdraws from resolution against Maduro because EPP gave themselves to Socialists.
Eurochamber deplores Maduro’s threats to expel EU Ambassador from Caracas The European Parliament on Friday expressed its rejection of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s threats to expel the European Ambassador from Venezuela, a decision that was eventually rescinded, and called for the European sanctions list to be extended to the regime if the situation continues to…
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EPP Group says there should be No EU money for countries breaching rule of law
EPP Group’s Tomáš Zdechovský MEP and Petri Sarvamaa MEP said that “Every Member State that wants to receive EU money must stick to the basic principles of democracy and the rule of law. There must be conditionality. The EU is not a cash machine for countries that disregard fundamental rules”. The European Parliament will debate…
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EU FRA: Many older people in care homes fell victim to COVID-19
Many older people in care homes fell victim to COVID-19. Many also faced months of isolation and restrictions often harsher than those enforced for other parts of the population. The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) looks at how the pandemic affected the rights of older people. It highlights the need for a rights-based approach…
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CEPS and the EU FRA organize webinar on Racism during COVID19
CEPS and the EU FRA organize webinar on Racism during COVID19
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Birth of the Settlements, ROMA in Bulgaria
by Jodi Hilton EUPHEMIST Sitting on a rug spread on the wooden planks of his two-room house, 73-year-old Lazar Asenov skillfully twists willow branches, finishing the basket he is weaving. He learned the craft from his father and grandfather, who were nomadic weavers and horse traders. Lounging on the two beds in the room —…
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OSCE helps Albania’s anti-trafficking officials develop first simulation training
by OSCE Preparations for the first ever Albanian anti-trafficking simulation-based training started at an online meeting on 29 May 2020. The OSCE Presence in Albania and the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking presented Albania’s group of experts that will design the specific training for Albania with the methodology of…
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Baha’is hosts UN75 Declaration Dialogue series on the future of global governance
by Bahai International Community New York—14 May 2020— The Baha’i International Community, in collaboration with UN2020 and Together First, hosted a three-part online dialogue to exchange ideas on the latest intergovernmental contribution addressing the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The three discussions, held on 23 April, 30 April,…