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Food allergies: increasing confidence in allergen testing

The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission is developing a measurement system to support allergic consumers and food companies. This measurement system will allow the production of reliable and comparable data across thousands of laboratories. It will help curb the proliferation of warnings on labels indicating that products ‘may contain’ traces of other allergenic […]

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Volker Türk | European Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma 2024

On 2 August, we commemorate the last 4,300 Sinti and Roma in the German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, who were murdered by the SS on that night in 1944 despite their fierce resistance. In memory of all 500,000 Sinti and Roma murdered in Nazi-occupied Europe, the European Parliament declared this date the European Holocaust Memorial […]

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Christian Mihr | European Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma 2024

On 2 August, we commemorate the last 4,300 Sinti and Roma in the German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, who were murdered by the SS on that night in 1944 despite their fierce resistance. In memory of all 500,000 Sinti and Roma murdered in Nazi-occupied Europe, the European Parliament declared this date the European Holocaust Memorial […]

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Access to official documents held by public authorities: Council of Europe evaluates compliance with the Tromsø Convention in 11 states

Strasbourg, 16.07.2024 – The Council of Europe’s Access Info Group (AIG), an independent group of experts created to monitor the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents by its parties, published today its first baseline evaluation reports on 11 states: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Lithuania, Montenegro, Norway, the Republic […]

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Ten Years On: The Ongoing Challenge for Yazidi’s Post-Da’esh

August 3, 2024 marks the remembrance of the Yazidi tragedy, commemorating a chapter, in Iraq’s past. A decade ago, on this date in 2014, Da’esh (ISIS) terrorists perpetrated atrocities against the Yazidi community in Sinjar resulting in the brutal killing of 3,000 innocent civilians and the abduction of 7,000 women and children. Many of those […]

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Re-education in Louisiana: The Ten Commandments to be displayed in all classrooms

The American state of Louisiana ordered the Ten commandments of God to be displayed in all classrooms of the state’s educational institutions, the world agencies reported. A local ordinance dictates that the Ten Commandments must be on posters that are large enough — 12 inches by 8 inches — to be easy to read. They […]

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Cruelty Free Europe urges European Commission to speed up animal testing phase-out plans after stats show stalled progress

Animal protection NGO, Cruelty Free Europe, urges Ursula von der Leyen’s incoming European Commission to accelerate plans to phase out animal testing after the release of statistics for 2021 and 2022 showed that progress in reducing the number of animals used in science in the European Union has stalled.  Cruelty Free Europe are, however, pleased […]

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EIB and Haizea Team Up, with a €35 Million Green Loan to Boost Wind Energy Production in Europe

Green Loan – In a move to support the wind energy sector, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Haizea Wind Group have officially agreed on a €35 million green loan aimed at advancing manufacturing technologies and digital processes in the renewable energy field. This partnership comes at a juncture as Europe aims to strengthen its […]

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Equality over discrimination: history must never repeat itself – President Metsola

The European Parliament marks European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day and honours the Sinti and Roma murdered in Nazi-occupied Europe. Today, the European Parliament joins the international community in marking European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day and remembering the 500,000 Sinti and Roma who faced atrocities in Nazi-occupied Europe. On the night between the 2nd and 3rd […]

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European Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force

Today, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, enters into force. The AI Act is designed to ensure that AI developed and used in the EU is trustworthy, with safeguards to protect people’s fundamental rights. The regulation aims to establish a harmonised internal market for AI in the […]

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Elias Castillo: A Stalwart of Latin American Legislative Leadership

Latin America has always been known for its political landscape and intricate legal systems and few leaders represent the ideals of collaboration and legislative proficiency as well as Elias Ariel Castillo González. With more than thirty-five years dedicated to politics, Castillo is widely recognized for his commitment, honesty and strong leadership qualities. His present position, […]

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Unveiling the Power: How Religious Freedom Shapes Policy Decisions, in Europe

Religious liberty holds a role, in communities granting individuals the freedom to practice their faith without state intervention. This fundamental right influences the formulation of policies by authorities influencing aspects such as human rights regulations and immigration guidelines. Exploring the connection between freedom and policymaking sheds light, on the importance placed on this principle in […]

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Global Leaders to Convene in Panama for Faith and Freedom Summit IV

Panama City, Panama – In a world where religious freedoms are increasingly under threat, the Faith and Freedom Summit IV is set to provide a crucial platform for dialogue and action. Scheduled for September 24-25, 2024, co-organized together with the Latin American Parliament in Panama City, this summit promises to be a pivotal event for scholars, […]

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Venezuela’s Electoral Process Marred by Repression and Lack of Transparency

The Office of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) has received a report from the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation regarding the presidential electoral process in Venezuela in 2024. The report highlights the worst form of repression, where the people are prevented from finding solutions through elections. The Venezuelan regime […]

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