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Maroš Šefčovič says he will do his “utmost” to reach a deal with US counterparts during talks in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday.

While many Central Asian migrants have been coerced or pressured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a number of Kazakh citizens have taken up arms voluntarily.

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is driving women out of leadership positions and public advocacy.

La France a déploré lundi "la lourde condamnation" d'un journaliste français en Algérie, réaffirmant son attachement à la liberté de la presse sans, toutefois, appeler Alger à le faire libérer dans un contexte de crise exacerbée entre les deux pays. La décision du procès en appel de Boualem Sensal sera rendue mardi. 

A new generation is questioning the privileged place of the Russian language in public education and everyday life – while still grappling with its utility, legacy, and political weight.

Until Europe’s leaders learn to leave their local feuds at the door, Brussels will not be able to deliver results at the pace the current world demands.

Depuis le 1er janvier 2023, l'assurance-maladie rembourse les préservatifs de certaines marques à 100 % pour les moins de 26 ans, une mesure étendue en mars 2025 à des produits sans latex. L'adoption tardive de cette mesure s'explique par des représentations forgées à la fin du XIXe siècle qui ont (...) / Femmes, Santé, France - 2025/07

Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed “victory” in his chip war against Taipei is premised on a fundamental misunderstanding of how we got to where we are.

Recent escalations demonstrate both the insurgents’ growing operational capabilities and the Pakistani state’s persistent reliance on heavy-handed military responses that continue to alienate Baloch society.

“This is the first time since each country went nuclear that we’ve seen so much force used in so many places.”

MISSION REPORT following the ad hoc delegation to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates from 14 to 16 April 2025
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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The deal includes safeguard clauses allowing trade restrictions if EU markets – or even individual member states – face disruptions.

The European Commission framed the data as a “powerful” mandate just days before publishing its 2040 climate goal proposal.

Since 2023, Mongolia has been actively deepening its political relations with Central Asian countries – not just as a strategic pivot, but also as a form of cultural and historical reconnection.

Thinktanks können vieles – eine inklusive, vielstimmige und konstruk­tive gesellschaftliche Debatte organisieren können sie nicht. Hier sind andere gefragt, auch und gerade beim Thema Nahost.

Avec une structure décentralisée, une télévision publique qui domine les ondes et une réticence historique vis-à-vis de la personnalisation, les médias allemands détonnent dans le paysage européen. Mais la polarisation politique bouscule une routine journalistique qui reflétait jusque-là le consensus (...) / Allemagne, Audiovisuel, Médias - 2025/07

Lee Jae-myung has nominated 17 out of 19 ministers – and one of them was part of the Cabinet of his impeached predecessor.

The roots of the latest round of turbulence in Tasmania’s politics lie in mismanagement: of a critical infrastructure project and a cultural point of pride with significant financial implications.

Members met with Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Speaker of the Parliament Igor Grosu, several government members, including Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Mihai Popșoi, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian and Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Development and Digitalization Dumitru Alaiba, as well as parliamentarians and representatives of civil society and think tanks.
The AFET delegation reaffirmed support for the ongoing reforms of the Moldovan government that aim to bring the country closer to the EU and highlighted the opportunities to achieve economic growth and a tangible improvement in people's livelihoods through the implementation of the Reform and Growth Plan for Moldova.
Mission report
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The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.