European incarceration rate increased after end of Covid-19 lockdown measures
The end of lockdown measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic produced a rebound effect in the incarceration rates in many
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Borrell: Events at weekend show Russian state and Putin’s credibility being weakened
The events of this past weekend, involving the aborted armed insurrection by the Wagner group, show that the the Russian
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EU increases funding for military support for Ukraine, other partners, by 3.5B euro
European Union foreign ministers adopted on June 26 a decision increasing the overall financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by 3.5
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European Commission welcomes adoption of 11th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Commission says that it welcomes the Council of the EU’s adoption of an 11th package of sanctions against
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EC proposes 50B euro financial instrument to support Ukraine’s recovery in 2024-2027
The European Commission (EC) is proposing a financial instrument of up to 50 billion euro for the period 2024 to
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European Parliament 2024 elections: 11 more seats, Bulgaria’s share unchanged
Members of the European Parliament voted on June 15 to approve a proposal that in the 2024 EP elections, the
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EU mobilises emergency stockpiles, funding to support crisis response to Kakhovka dam breach
In the wake of the breach of the Nova Kakhovka dam last week and the call for assistance by the
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Covid-19 pandemic: European Parliament’s recommendations on improving health crisis management
The European Parliament’s special committee on the Covid-19 pandemic has adopted recommendations to improve European Union crisis management and preparedness
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Media freedom: EU ministers agree position on anti-SLAPP law
EU member states have reached a common position – general approach – on a draft law which will protect journalists
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