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[Opinion] True scale of horror in today's Belarus hard to comprehend

Euobserver.com - Wed, 07/06/2023 - 11:44
As the elected leader of Belarus and wife of a political prisoner, forced into exile, we have to rely on the solidarity of the international community to apply meaningful pressure for change in Belarus.
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92/2023 : 7 June 2023 - Judgment of the General Court in case T-735/21

European Court of Justice (News) - Wed, 07/06/2023 - 10:04
Aprile and Commerciale Italiana v EUIPO - DC Comics (Représentation d’une chauve-souris dans un cadre ovale)
Intellectual and industrial property
The Batman logo: the evidence submitted to the General Court is not sufficient to show that the EU trade mark representing a bat in an oval surround was devoid of distinctive character on the date of filing of the application for registration

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91/2023 : 7 June 2023 - Judgment of the General Court in case T-141/21

European Court of Justice (News) - Wed, 07/06/2023 - 10:02
Shakutin v Council
External relations
Restrictive measures against Belarus: the General Court dismisses the action brought by Mr Aleksandr Vasilevich Shakutin against the restrictive measures imposed on him

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[Exclusive] Israeli settlers encircling Jerusalem, EU envoys warn

Euobserver.com - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 20:07
Senior diplomats believe there should be EU visa-bans on violent Israeli settlers and obstructive officials, as occupation makes Palestinian lives ever harder.
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No clear 'Qatargate effect' — but only half voters aware of EU election

Euobserver.com - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 17:46
The so-called Qatargate scandal has had little effect on the image of the European Parliament so far, officials said, although the survey did not specifically asked people about the scandal.
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[Interview] Part of EU middle class 'being squeezed out', MEP warns

Euobserver.com - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 17:20
EUobserver interviewed Spanish MEP Jordi Cañas to discuss the situation of Europe's middle class, the dangerous political reaction if certain groups feel neglected, and the role that member states and the EU can play at the policy level.
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Migration commissioner: Greek pushback film 'clear deportation'

Euobserver.com - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 16:47
EU migration commissioner Ylva Johansson says video evidence published by the New York Times of asylum seekers being set adrift on a raft by Greek authorities, including a six-month old baby, "seems to be clear deportation."
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[Column] In 2024, Europe's voters need to pick a better crop of MEPs

Euobserver.com - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 12:31
At 2024's European Parliament elections, the stakes will be very high. A lot has happened in the last four years. In 2019, there was no pandemic, no war in Europe and no johnny-come-lately countries demanding a seat at the table.
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ECB president grilled over €135bn interest payout to commercial banks

Euobserver.com - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 12:11
During a debate in the EU Parliament economy committee, MEPs grilled ECB president Christine Lagarde over the €135bn pay out to commercial banks which some feel constitutes an unwarranted subsidy.
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Press release - One year ahead of European elections, citizens are aware of EU’s impact on their lives

European Parliament (News) - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 11:34
The European Parliament released today its Spring 2023 Eurobarometer survey showing citizens’ strong support for democracy and a high awareness of the upcoming European elections.

Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
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Press release - One year ahead of European elections, citizens are aware of EU’s impact on their lives

European Parliament - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 11:34
The European Parliament released today its Spring 2023 Eurobarometer survey showing citizens’ strong support for democracy and a high awareness of the upcoming European elections.

Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
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[Opinion] EU political ads rules could be 'hotbed for retaliatory flagging'

Euobserver.com - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 11:32
Everything could be seen as a 'political ad' — even well-known voices championing important issues, such as Greta Thunberg, could find themselves subject to European regulations for every tweet, Facebook post, or snap they share.
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90/2023 : 6 June 2023 - Judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-700/21

European Court of Justice (News) - Tue, 06/06/2023 - 09:51
O. G. (Mandat d’arrêt européen à l’encontre d’un ressortissant d’un État tiers)
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
The option of refusing to execute a European Arrest Warrant in order for the sentence to be executed in the Member State of residence must be equally applicable to third-country nationals

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[Analysis] Final steps for EU's due diligence on supply chains law

Euobserver.com - Mon, 05/06/2023 - 17:58
Final negotiations on the EU due diligence law begin this week. But will this law make companies embed due diligence requirements in their internal processes or incentive them to outsource their obligations to third parties?
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Top EU court rules Poland's court reforms 'infringe law'

Euobserver.com - Mon, 05/06/2023 - 17:35
The total bill for the Polish government for not amending its disciplinary scheme for judges is €556m. The EU Commission has already deducted €360m from transfers of EU funds to Poland.
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Sweden's far-right is most anti-Green Deal party in EU

Euobserver.com - Mon, 05/06/2023 - 16:41
Sweden Democrats, the rightwing populist party, of all far-right and populist parties in the EU votes the most against regulations involving the Green Deal.
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Video of a committee meeting - Monday, 5 June 2023 - 12:59 - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Length of video : 63'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
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89/2023 : 5 June 2023 - Judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-204/21

European Court of Justice (News) - Mon, 05/06/2023 - 14:58
Commission v Poland () and vie privée des juges)
Principles of Community law
Rule of law: the Polish justice reform of December 2019 infringes EU law

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[Stakeholder] Strengthening recovery, resilience and democracy in regions, cities and villages

Euobserver.com - Mon, 05/06/2023 - 14:47
Help us empower the local and regional level, by proposing or participating in an EPP Local Dialogue in your village, city or region to discuss how to make Europe a better place to live in.
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[Opinion] Why Hungary cannot be permitted to hold EU presidency

Euobserver.com - Mon, 05/06/2023 - 13:30
Just think of the creative ways in which autocratic leaders aligned with Viktor Orbán would gain more access to the EU.
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