The European Union and the Republic of Tajikistan held their tenth annual Cooperation Committee meeting on 27 November in Brussels. The meeting took place in an open and constructive atmosphere,…
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Antisemitism is Deeply Ingrained in European Society, Says EU Official
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansRemarks by rights chief come as civil society groups warn of a rise in antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war Antisemitism is a “deeply ingrained racism in European society” that poses an…
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European Citizenship for People From Turkey, Ukraine and the UK? Why Not?
The EU could welcome individuals as well as countries – and create a new kind of citizenship for the modern world Imagine an Italian, a Ukrainian and a Briton having…
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Trouble with the Russian Potato Harvest – Call China for Help!
by Kit Westby Kit WestFrankfurt, Atlanta (23/11 – 10) Potatoes are a serious matter. The lowly potato does in fact have a lengthy and exotic history, being grown as a food crop, or domesticated,…
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Chancellor to Cut Admin Workloads to Free Up Frontline Staff
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenThe Chancellor will set out the case for reform across public services to unlock productivity The Chancellor will set out the case for innovation and reform across public services to…
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Central European defense companies are negotiating new deals to sell more weapons, military equipment and related services in Africa as they seek to poach customers looking for alternatives to Russia,…
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Ritual Thanksgiving Day Family Dinner Celebration
Boston, Washington (19/11 – 50) Thanksgiving, a celebration intended to express gratitude or give thanks for the bounty at the end of the harvest season. It was thus codified, by…
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Europe Gives Mark Zuckerberg 24 Hours to Respond About Israel-Hamas Conflict and Election Misinformation
by Kit Westby Kit WestEuropean regulator Thierry Breton shared a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday urging the billionaire to be “vigilant” about removing disinformation on his company’s platforms during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and ahead of upcoming elections.…
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The Fading Influence of France in Francophone Africa
Brussels, Frankfurt (10/11 -12) Words like ‘neocolonialism’ and ‘neo-imperialists’ are being tossed around by spokesmen of freshly-installed military regimes in Central and West Africa – but the language of their…
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Plans for Doubling Azerbaijan’s Gas Flows to Europe on Hold
Plans agreed last year by Azerbaijan and the European Union for Baku to double the volume of gas it sends to Europe to 20 billion cubic metres a year are…