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Debate: Gaza deal: Middle East on the path to peace?

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:29
According to US President Donald Trump, Israel and the terrorist organisation Hamas have agreed to implement the first phase of a peace plan. Under the terms of the agreement, all Israeli hostages will be released and Israel will withdraw its army. Hamas has confirmed its accord. Commentators examine the chances for lasting peace in the Middle East and discuss Trump's personal role in the process.
Categories: European Union

Debate: EU protects MEPs from prosecution in Hungary

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:29
Italian MEP Ilaria Salis of the Green and Left Alliance will retain her parliamentary immunity. The European Parliament has decided by a narrow majority. Salis faces trial in Hungary for allegedly physically assaulting right-wing extremists in 2023. Hungarian opposition figures Péter Magyar and Klára Dobrev will also retain their immunity. Which side is failing to uphold democratic principles?

Debate: Is London failing to prevent Chinese espionage?

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:29
Charges against two British citizens accused of passing state secrets to Beijing were dropped in September, but only now has the main reason for the acquittal been revealed: the government's refusal to officially classify China as a "threat to national security", which is a prerequisite for a conviction. Critics see the decision as politically motivated rather than legally justified.
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Debate: EU Parliament bans meat terms for plant-based food

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:29
One man's meat is another man's tofu: the European Parliament has voted 355 to 247 to ban the use of terms such as burger, steak and schnitzel for plant-based foods. If the legislation goes through, such labels would be reserved for animal products, but it has yet to receive the approval of the 27 EU member states. The media see much more than just fraudulent labelling behind the move.
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Debate: France with no PM: will a solution be found?

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:47
France's leadership seems confident that the government crisis will soon be resolved. A new prime minister could be appointed by Friday evening, the Élysée Palace has stated. Macron and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who resigned on Monday, are now trying to get the Socialists on board. The latter are demanding that the country's controversial pension reform be withdrawn.
Categories: Afrique, European Union

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