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The public inquiry into the death by radiation poisoning of Russian ex-intelligence services officer Alexander Litvinenko is to take video testimony from Dmitri Kovtun, one of two men he met in a sushi bar in London just hours before being taken ill.

DUSHANBE, 16 June 2015 – The annual forum of the OSCE–Tajikistan Task Force took place today in Dushanbe, where high-ranking officials from the OSCE and the Tajik government as well as representatives of civil society highlighted their recent major achievements and identified priorities for national and regional co-operation in 2016.

The meeting explored opportunities to intensify the OSCE’s assistance to Tajikistan to foster comprehensive security in the OSCE’s three dimensions. The participants particularly focused on support to the provinces of Tajikistan, particularly in the economic and environmental dimension. New threats to security such as combating Violent Extremism and Radicalization that lead to Terrorism (VERLT) were also discussed.

“The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan appreciates co-operation with the OSCE and its active role in the further democratization of our society,” said the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nizomiddin Zohidi. “The annual Task Force Meetings are a remarkable example of the excellent co-operation between our country and the OSCE. We believe that this is the most appropriate mechanism for assessing the results of co-operation and a long-term planning.”

Markus Mueller, Head of the OSCE Office in Tajikistan, said: “This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act, and the 21st anniversary of the opening of an OSCE presence in Tajikistan. The OSCE presence in Tajikistan was established precisely to support the country’s commitments to the Helsinki Final Act and subsequent documents. The security challenges in the last 21 years have evolved, but the principle from 40 years ago that a security threat to one country poses a threat to all others remains true today more than ever.”

The annual forum has been meeting in this format since 2007 to discuss the OSCE's work in Tajikistan. 

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Francia, osztrák, lengyel, olasz, holland, belga és brit részvétellel alakul meg az új szélsőjobboldali EP-frakció. Jobbikos képviselő nem csatlakozott a csoporthoz.

Francia, osztrák, lengyel, olasz, holland, belga és brit részvétellel alakul meg az új szélsőjobboldali EP-frakció. Jobbikos képviselő nem csatlakozott a csoporthoz.

MINSK, 16 June 2015 – Strengthening OSCE engagement with Belarus was the focus of a two-day visit to Minsk by OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier and Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Michael Georg Link which concluded today.

Zannier and Link met President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei, Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Viktor Guminsky and other members of the National Assembly. Zannier also met with Defence Minister Andrei Ravkov.

“I am pleased that we are launching a new package of projects in Belarus in all three OSCE dimensions of security”, the OSCE Secretary General said. These projects include, among others, assisting Belarus to dispose of highly toxic liquid rocket fuel components; building capacity to prevent floods through ecosystem restoration; and establishing mentoring networks for the economic empowerment of women.

“I look forward to productive cooperation and engagement with our Belarusian partners in all relevant areas,” he said.

ODIHR Director Link added, “I am pleased that the new OSCE package includes several projects in the human dimension, and ODIHR looks forward to working with Belarus on their implementation.”

Zannier also discussed the crisis in and around Ukraine and praised Belarus’ support for efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. “I commend Belarus’ ongoing commitment to facilitate the political process by hosting meetings of the Trilateral Contact Group and its Working Groups.” Three of the four Working Groups are meeting today in Minsk.

The ODIHR Director held a separate meeting with the Head of the Central Electoral Commission, Lidia Yermoshina. “ODIHR is ready to deploy an election observation mission for the upcoming presidential elections and looks forward to a timely invitation,” he said.

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The Capital Markets Union (CMU) should boost the efficient allocation of savings to fund businesses, protect cross-border investors and create a new channel to finance the real economy, said economic and monetary MEPs in a resolution on Tuesday. They want CMU building blocks such as diverse investment choices, risk mitigation and clear investment information across the EU to be in place by 2018 to complement bank financing
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The Capital Markets Union (CMU) should boost the efficient allocation of savings to fund businesses, protect cross-border investors and create a new channel to finance the real economy, said economic and monetary MEPs in a resolution on Tuesday. They want CMU building blocks such as diverse investment choices, risk mitigation and clear investment information across the EU to be in place by 2018 to complement bank financing
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The Capital Markets Union (CMU) should boost the efficient allocation of savings to fund businesses, protect cross-border investors and create a new channel to finance the real economy, said economic and monetary MEPs in a resolution on Tuesday. They want CMU building blocks such as diverse investment choices, risk mitigation and clear investment information across the EU to be in place by 2018 to complement bank financing
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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The Capital Markets Union (CMU) should boost the efficient allocation of savings to fund businesses, protect cross-border investors and create a new channel to finance the real economy, said economic and monetary MEPs in a resolution on Tuesday. They want CMU building blocks such as diverse investment choices, risk mitigation and clear investment information across the EU to be in place by 2018 to complement bank financing
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A NATO kivonja a szolgálatból az első Boeing E-3A Sentry légtérellenőrző (AWACS) repülőgépét. A gépet üzemeltető egység tájékoztatása szerint a szóban forgó példány számára júliusban lett volna esedékes egy nagyobb lélegzetvételű karbantartás, melynek költsége mintegy 15 millió euró lett volna, így a költségvetési megszorítások miatt a gép selejtezéséről döntöttek.

Des dizaines de migrants, qui dormaient à la frontière franco-italienne sous un pont de la voie de chemin de fer, ont été évacués ce mardi 16 juin au matin par la police italienne. Ceux qui restent attendent dans le dénuement le plus total tandis que le dossier envenime les relations franco-italiennes.

Während immer mehr Flüchtlinge über das Mittelmeer in die EU gelangen, streiten die Mitgliedsstaaten über deren Umverteilung. In Italien räumte die…

Plans to help businesses obtain legal redress against the theft or misuse of their trade secrets were backed by the legal affairs committee on Tuesday. The committee clarified the draft rules to ensure respect for freedom of expression and information, including media freedom, and provide adequate protection for whistle-blowers.
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Plans to help businesses obtain legal redress against the theft or misuse of their trade secrets were backed by the legal affairs committee on Tuesday. The committee clarified the draft rules to ensure respect for freedom of expression and information, including media freedom, and provide adequate protection for whistle-blowers.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Plans to help businesses obtain legal redress against the theft or misuse of their trade secrets were backed by the legal affairs committee on Tuesday. The committee clarified the draft rules to ensure respect for freedom of expression and information, including media freedom, and provide adequate protection for whistle-blowers.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Plans to help businesses obtain legal redress against the theft or misuse of their trade secrets were backed by the legal affairs committee on Tuesday. The committee clarified the draft rules to ensure respect for freedom of expression and information, including media freedom, and provide adequate protection for whistle-blowers.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Les projets visant à aider les entreprises à obtenir réparation en justice contre le vol ou l'utilisation abusive de leurs secrets commerciaux ont été soutenus par la commission des affaires juridiques, ce mardi. La commission a précisé les projets de règles pour assurer le respect de la liberté d'expression et d'information, y compris la liberté des médias, et fournir une protection adéquate pour les lanceurs d'alerte.
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Russia opened its 'military supermarket' in the Moscow region on Tuesday, with representatives from over 70 countries expected to shop for arms and equipment.