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On the International Day of Democracy, European Parliament and Pan-African Parliament members reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening democracy and governance in Africa. The EU attaches great importance to its partnership with the AU, with the 25th anniversary of their alliance approaching in 2025. The European Parliament has a dedicated presence
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Rwandan lawmakers condemned the European Parliament's recent resolution demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Victoire Ingabire, citing interference in Rwanda's judiciary and a violation of the country's sovereignty. The resolution claimed the charges pressed against Ingabire are politically motivated and part of a
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In a high-level meeting, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by Denis Becirovic, discussed the country's European and Euro-Atlantic path with members of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET). The delegation, chaired by Matjaž Nemec, emphasized the need for decisive EU support in
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The European Parliament's EU Secretariat, based in Helsinki, Finland, reports on key EU developments to the Members of Parliament and the Parliament's civil service each week. On Wednesday, 10 September, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her first State of the EU address, focusing on
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A delegation of Members of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights is set to visit Bangladesh from September 16 to 18 to discuss the human rights dimension of EU-Bangladesh relations and review the situation of displaced Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar. The visit comes amid Bangladesh&
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The use of drones equipped with thermal cameras is changing the way scientists study Australian forest wildlife. A recent study has revealed the secrets of the elusive animals that call the forest home. The researchers used drones to gather data on the temperatures of the animals, allowing them to track
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The European Commission has issued an implementing decision amending harmonised standards on application equipment for coating materials, machinery for supply and circulation of liquid coating materials, explosion suppression systems, and automatic electrostatic application systems for ignitable liquid coating materials. The decision revises several harmonised standards, including EN 1953:2025, EN
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The European Parliament has expressed "grave alarm" at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where severe food shortages and malnutrition are prevalent due to restricted humanitarian aid. The Parliament strongly condemns the Israeli government's obstruction of aid and calls for urgent action to address the crisis. MEPs
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The European Commission has adopted a decision to amend Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2944, which lists harmonised standards for domestic cooking appliances burning gas, safety and control devices for gas burners and gas burning appliances, thermoelectric flame supervision devices, gas-fired central heating boilers, and automatic vent valves for gas burners
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International leaders have expressed growing concerns over the escalating situation in Ukraine, where Russian forces have been targeting major cities and civilian infrastructure. In response, the international community has taken various measures to address the crisis, including deploying troops and restricting trade. Key Takeaways: * 26 countries have pledged to create
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Research on science has revealed that the European Commission proposed a draft of revised pharmaceutical legislation in April 2023, which has since been debated by the European Parliament. The proposed reform aims to integrate various provisions, encourage research and technology development, and provide incentives for the industry to address market
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The European Parliament has reiterated its support for the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and urged the United Nations General Assembly to permanently renew its mandate. The resolution, adopted on [date], highlights the importance of open, free, and global internet governance, emphasizing the need for a multistakeholder model to ensure the
