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[Opinion] Swiss vote to ban burqas increases risk of extremism

Euobserver.com - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 07:04
Restrictions on the veil represent an important violation of religious freedom. These restrictions naturally breed resentment among stigmatised and marginalised groups.
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EU ‘deeply concerned’ over crackdown on pro-Kurdish party, Turkey rebuffs criticism

Euractiv.com - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 07:02
Turkey on Thursday (18 March) told foreign countries to keep out of its domestic affairs after Western powers uniformly condemned its bid to shut down the main pro-Kurdish party.
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UN’s Kunming biodiversity summit delayed a second time

Euractiv.com - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 07:01
A key United Nations summit to negotiate an accord for nature similar to the Paris climate agreement has been postponed for a second time, it has been announced. EURACTIV's media partner, The Guardian, reports.
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From sawdust to ethanol and green chemicals [Promoted content]

Euractiv.com - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 07:00
In the High Coast area of Sweden lies a company committed to tackling climate change by making use of the residues from the forestry industry. With a unique technology ready for scaling up, Sekab will revolutionize the way we look...
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What are the new Kosovo government biggest priorities?

Euractiv.com - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 06:46
Kosovo's 2021 elections returned an unprecedented result and their aftermath could yet prove historic, writes Dren Doli who offers some advice to the new government.
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Why just capturing our carbon isn’t enough

Euractiv.com - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 06:45
The Commission’s proposal for a revised regulation on trans-European energy networks (TEN-E) acknowledges the climate mitigation potential of carbon dioxide networks, but fails to introduce measures to that would allow it to become reality, argue Lina Strandvåg Nagell and Lee Beck.
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EU countries resume AstraZeneca jabs after ‘safe’ verdict

Euractiv.com - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 06:38
Leading EU countries said Thursday (18 March) they would resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after the European medical regulator said the jab is "safe and effective" and not associated with a higher blood clot risk after days of commotion around the shot.
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European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS): Council Presidency and European Parliament provisionally agree on rules for accessing relevant databases

European Council - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 00:51
The adoption of these rules will be the final legislative step required for the setting up of ETIAS, which is expected to be operational by 2022.
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Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the informal video conference of European affairs ministers of 23 March 2021

European Council - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 00:51
Press briefing ahead of the informal video conference of European affairs ministers will take place on 19 March 2021 at 14:30.
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Media advisory - Informal video conference of environment ministers, 18 March 2021

European Council - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 00:51
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela

European Council - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 00:51
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/276 of 22 February 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.
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Intervention du président Charles Michel lors de la séance plénière du Comité européen des régions

European Council - Fri, 03/19/2021 - 00:51
Lors de la 143ème séance plénière du Comité européen des régions, le président du Conseil européen Charles Michel a débattu avec les membres de l'assemblée de la pandémie, de la relance et de la démocratie européenne.
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[Ticker] EU regulator: AstraZeneca is 'safe and effective'

Euobserver.com - Thu, 03/18/2021 - 17:23
The European Union's drug regulator said Thursday that the AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is "safe and effective." The European Medicines Agency said it could not completely rule out a link between the vaccine and blood clots but noted that the risks do not outweigh the benefits. A number of EU states have suspended the vaccine over blood-clot fears.
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The Brief, powered by Eurochild – If words could kill

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/18/2021 - 16:39
US President Joe Biden gave an affirmative answer when asked by ABC's George Stephanopoulos if he believed Vladimir Putin was a “killer”. You would think that such an important question and answer would have been carefully arranged in advance...
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EU’s fund to cover Brexit costs urgently needed, MEPs say

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/18/2021 - 16:32
The EU Parliament's regional development committee has discussed the details of the EU's €5 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve, with lawmakers calling for the fund to be implemented as soon as possible. EURACTIV France reports.
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We need to do more than talk about racism

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/18/2021 - 14:35
Racism runs deeper than individual acts of hate - it is embedded in the EU’s social, economic and political system. With the Anti-Racism Summit and National Action Plan Against Racism, the EU has a huge opportunity to truly tackle racism, but to do so it needs to tackle it structurally.
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EU’s green building push risks driving homelessness, activists warn

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/18/2021 - 12:50
The European Commission must ensure that plans to price carbon emissions in the building sector does not lead to growing rates of homelessness, campaigners said on Wednesday (17 March).
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Debate: Green Certificates: here comes the sun?

Eurotopics.net - Thu, 03/18/2021 - 12:31
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the long-awaited concept for the "Digital Green Certificate" on Wednesday. The document will serve as proof of vaccination, a negative test, or recovery from Covid, and will be issued from June 1 to facilitate travel. Member states are free to decide for themselves what advantages holders will have. Europe's press views the plans with scepticism.
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