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Published on May 17, 2024 - 06:19 GMT

Next Generation Tells Leaders What They Think of Capitalism, Socialism, and the Health of Democracy

Frank Luntz Focus Group Video on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ and CNN Reveal Insights into What Future Challenges Need to Be Addressed WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Conversations with the next generation of …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

EU, BMZ and GIZ support the engagement of young people in policy-making inArmenia

Youth engagement in policymaking is essential as it empowers young people, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership over societal progress. It helps to address issues that directly impact the younger generation’s future and ensure that the …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

EU supports improved Ukrainian–Moldovan border crossing cooperation as part of Solidarity Lanes

On 16 May, the European Commission, together with Ukraine, Moldova, Romania and the United States, inaugurated the renewed Ukrainian-Moldovan border crossing point in Reni, Ukraine. As part of the Solidarity Lanes initiative, the Commission supported …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: EU calls to prevent all forms of violence against LGBTI persons

“Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia have no place in the European Union or anywhere in the world. Ensuring that no one is left behind requires us to focus on fighting inequalities and multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination,” EU High …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 17:33 GMT

EBRD guarantee to Ukraine’s OTP Leasing to unlock €80 million of new business finance

On 16 May, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced the extension of an unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to Ukraine’s OTP Leasing to unlock new leasing finance for Ukraine’s business sector amid the ongoing war waged by …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 16:28 GMT

পশ্চিম মিয়ানমারে যুদ্ধ: রাখাইন-রোহিঙ্গা সংঘাত পরিহার

মিয়ানমারের সবচেয়ে শক্তিশালী সশস্ত্র গোষ্ঠীগুলোর একটি আরাকান আর্মি (এএ) গত ছয় মাসে দেশটির পশ্চিম সীমান্তবর্তী রাখাইন রাজ্যের বেশিরভাগ অংশ নিয়ন্ত্রণে নিয়েছে, বিভিন্ন শহর ও সামরিক ঘাঁটি থেকে সরকারি সেনাদের বিতাড়িত করেছে। কিন্তু জাতিগত রাখাইন গোষ্ঠীর …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 16:26 GMT

EBRD and EU unlock new funds for Armenian firms

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a $10 million financial package to ArmSwissBank in Armenia to finance the private sector’s investments in growth, competitiveness, and greener and more sustainable practices. The …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 15:46 GMT

Wilmington Airport Welcomes New Commercial Service

WILMINGTON, Del., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) announced that American Airlines, in partnership with The Landline Company, will be launching a new service connecting the Wilmington Airport (ILG) to …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

New EU rules criminalising the violation of EU sanctions enter into force

As from 19 May, new rules to harmonise criminal offences and penalties for the violation of EU restrictive measures enter into force. The new rules will ensure that such violations can be criminally investigated and prosecuted in all Member States. They …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: Council bans broadcasting activities in the European Union of four more Russia-...

The Council today decided to suspend the broadcasting activities in the European Union of four additional media outlets, which spread and support the Russian propaganda and war of aggression against Ukraine: Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, Izvestia and …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 15:07 GMT

GERMANY: High Court Finds AfD Party ‘Potentially Extremist’ ― NGOs Denounce ‘Discriminatory’ Debit Card Scheme for Asylum Seekers ―...

Higher Administrative Court judges in Münster have upheld a lower court’s 2022 ruling that the AfD can be categorised as a potentially extremist organisation. A new system through which asylum seekers receive financial benefits via debit cards has been …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 15:07 GMT

NETHERLANDS: New Coalition Agreement: Overview of Measures Relating to Asylum and Migration

17th May 2024 | News On 16 May, the four political parties that will form the next government published their coalition agreement. The document titled ‘Hope, Courage and Pride’ was agreed between the Party for Freedom (PVV), the Party for Freedom and …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 14:56 GMT

POLAND: Council Adopts EU Asylum Reforms Despite Polish Opposition ― Poland Joins Group of Member States Demanding New Migration ‘...

The Council of the EU has given its final approval to the Pact on Migration and Asylum despite strong opposition from a small number of member states, including Poland. Poland has joined a group of member states that has asked the European Commission to …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 14:55 GMT

AIDA Country Report on Belgium – 2023 Update

The updated AIDA Country Report on Belgium provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of international protection in 2023. It also …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 14:40 GMT

OSCE delivers training on open-source intelligence and online investigations to law enforcement representatives from Kazakhstan ...

How to conduct online investigations as well as effectively identify and collect data and information from online open sources was the focus of a training course organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department in Kosshy, Kazakhstan from 13 to 17 May …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 14:40 GMT

Training of police cadets and young inspectors strengthens criminal justice responses to violence against women and girls in ...

From 13 to 16 May 2024 the OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD), the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Police Academy organized four one-day introductory training courses on gender-responsive policing of violence against women and …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 14:40 GMT

ODIHR opens special election assessment mission for the European Parliament elections

BRUSSELS, 17 May 2024 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a Special Election Assessment Mission (SEAM) for the European Parliament elections from 6 to 9 June, following an invitation from all 27 EU member …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

Pressing need to harmonize laws with international standards underscored at Conference on the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence

SARAJEVO, 16 May 2024 – The Third Review Conference on the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence, held yesterday in Sarajevo and inaugurated by the OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid, emphasized the need for harmonizing laws with international …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 14:04 GMT

Addressing Challenges in Adjudicating Discrimination: Tackling Inconsistent Application of Law and the Reversed Burden of Proof

The BiH Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination aligns with international human rights standards; however, persistent inconsistencies in court practices remain, notably concerning the burden of proof. To ensure the uniform implementation of the law, the …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 14:04 GMT

Second meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee to Counter Cybercrimes in Kazakhstan

On 16-17 May, the second meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee to Counter Cybercrimes (hereinafter, the Steering Committee) took place at the Law Enforcement Academy under the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the city of …

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