The news that matter in Europe
The news that matter in Europe
High Commissioner Volker Türk said, from the capital Ouagadougou, that his local office had been “engaging intensely with the authorities, civil society actors, human rights defenders, UN partners and others on many of the multifaceted human rights challenges” the country faces following a…
A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024, which took place in Budapest this week, reveals a significant rise in mental health issues among children and adolescents displaced by the war in Ukraine. The research, conducted by the Institute of Forensic Psychiatry…
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With more than 95% of the EU’s expenditure managed by the European Commission, MEPs generally endorse its budgetary management (by 438 votes in favour, 167 against and 5 abstentions), but they criticise the high error rate in the 2022 spending. This rose to 4.2%, up from 3% in 2021 and 2.7%…
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The European Parliament on Thursday granted discharge to the Commission, all decentralised agencies and the development funds.
The annual discharge is a crucial part of Parliament’s budgetary oversight role. Its purpose is to hold the EU institutions accountable for spending the EU budget…
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The gaming industry in the USA is booming and becoming a goldmine for businesses looking for new opportunities. As of 2024, the industry is not just about playing games; it’s about creating worlds, connecting people, and turning big ideas into reality. Due to the growing popularity of video…
The new directive and regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets aim to decarbonise the EU’s energy sector, enhancing the production and integration of renewable gases and hydrogen.
These measures are designed to secure energy supplies disrupted by geopolitical tensions, particularly the…
On Thursday, MEPs adopted plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market.
The new directive and regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets aim to decarbonise the EU’s energy sector, enhancing the production and integration of…
In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 336 votes in favour, 163 against and 39 abstentions, MEPs want to enshrine the right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – a demand they have made several times. MEPs condemn the backsliding on women’s rights and all attempts to…
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MEPs urge the Council to add sexual and reproductive healthcare and the right to a safe and legal abortion to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 336 votes in favour, 163 against and 39 abstentions, MEPs want to enshrine the right to abortion in the…
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The measures, composed of a regulation and a directive already agreed upon with the Council, were adopted with 433 in favour, 140 against and 15 abstentions, and 473 votes to 80, with 27 abstentions, respectively.
The law will protect consumers against volatile prices. MEPs ensured that they…
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The expansion of fighting throughout the country has deprived communities of basic needs and access to essential services and has had a devastating impact on human rights and fundamental freedoms, said Khalid Khiari, a UN Assistant Secretary-General whose portfolio straddles political and…
Reform of the energy and electricity markets: debate and final vote
At 9.00, MEPs will debate with Commissioner Reynders the reform of the EU electricity market to protect consumers from sudden price shocks, as well as new rules to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases,…
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This is being compounded by an increase in child and forced marriage, and the recruitment of boys by combatants in the continuing war between rival generals that erupted nearly a year ago.
All this is happening against the backdrop of the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the country that…
Meta Platforms has unveiled details about its latest custom artificial intelligence accelerator chip.
Meta logo – 3D artistic version. Image credit: Mariia Shalabaieva via Unsplash, free license
Meta’s plans to launch a new iteration of a proprietary data center chip to tackle the…
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Meta Platforms has unveiled details about its latest custom artificial intelligence accelerator chip.
Meta’s plans to launch a new iteration of a proprietary data center chip to tackle the increasing computational demands for running AI applications across Facebook, Instagram, and…
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Parliament on Wednesday adopted its position on the Commission proposal for a Soil Monitoring Law, the first-ever dedicated piece of EU legislation on soils, with 336 votes to 242 and 33 abstentions.
MEPs support the overall aim to have healthy soils by 2050, in line with the EU Zero Pollution…
Parliament on Wednesday adopted its position on the Commission proposal for a Soil Monitoring Law, the first-ever dedicated piece of EU legislation on soils health, with 336 votes to 242 and 33 abstentions.
MEPs support the overall aim to have healthy soils by 2050, in line with the EU Zero…
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“These funds will enable aid partners to reach the hardest hit,” UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said on Thursday in a post on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
Port-au-Prince has been terrorised by armed gangs, and last month, they tightened their grip…
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A $12 million contribution from a UN emergency humanitarian fund will support people impacted by the violence that broke out in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in March.
“These funds will enable aid partners to reach the hardest hit,” UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths…
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani – a top-ranking leader of the mostly-Muslim Séléka militia – pleaded not guilty to all charges, which relate to atrocities carried out in 2013, in the Central African Republic capital, Bangui.
Much of the violence stemmed for clashes between Séléka and the…
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