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EU slams Georgia’s ruling majority over ‘foreign agents’ law

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Georgia

The European Union stands with the Georgian people and their choice in favour of democracy and of Georgia’s European future,

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EU broadens scope of sanctions against Iran

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

The Council of the European Union decided on May 14 to broaden the scope of the EU framework for restrictive

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EU ministers adopt Migration and Asylum Pact

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Meeting on May 14, European Union ministers adopted the Migration and Asylum Pact, which a statement by the Council of

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EU ministers approve renewal of EU’s autonomous trade measures for Ukraine, Moldova

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Ukraine

European Union ministers approved on May 13 the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian and Moldovan exports to the EU

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Ukrainian refugees are second largest number in the world after Syrians – IOM

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Refugees, Russia, Syrian refugees, Ukraine

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 resulted in one of the largest and fastest displacements in Europe since

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Council of the EU approves first-ever EU law combating violence against women

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

European Union ministers approved on May 7 an EU directive to combat violence against women and domestic violence, a statement

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EU foreign ministers approve Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Meeting on May 7, European Union foreign ministers approved the setting up of a Reform and Growth Facility for the

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New EU media freedom measures to come into effect on May 6 and 7

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Media

On May 6, the European Union’s new rules against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) will enter into force, providing journalists and human

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European Parliament campaign emphasises importance of voting in June to protect democracy

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff European elections 2024, European Parliament

The European Parliament said on April 29 that it had the second phase of its communication campaign, highlighting the importance

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