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Ten-day minimum paternity leave to be rolled out across EU

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 08:18
In an effort to promote gender equality, the European institutions have approved establishing a ten-day minimum paternity leave for the whole of the EU, which represents a step forward for most countries. Although this leave already exists in France, it will be made more flexible. EURACTIV France reports.
Categories: European Union

Venezuela’s Guaidó calls for new anti-Maduro protests

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 08:18
Venezuela's self-proclaimed president Juan Guaidó called Sunday (27 January) for two new protests, in an effort to push the military to turn against leader Nicolás Maduro and back a European ultimatum demanding free elections within the week.
Categories: European Union

US soy for producing biofuels, an ‘unsustainable’ giveaway to Trump

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 08:16
The Commission is set to offer Washington a way out from current trade tensions with China authorising imports of soybeans from the US to produce biofuels. However, the new imports to help ease trade relations are not helping the environment.
Categories: European Union

10,000 ‘red scarf’ protesters march against ‘yellow vest’ violence

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 07:59
More than 10,000 people wearing red scarves marched through Paris on Sunday (27 January) in protest at "yellow vest" violence during the anti-government demos that have drawn tens of thousands of people to the streets over the past 11 weeks.
Categories: European Union

MEPs scold Nicaragua over ‘democratic crisis’

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 07:55
A European Parliament delegation on Saturday (26 January) urged Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to release political prisoners, permit the return of banned human rights groups and to restart dialogue with the opposition to end a months-long political crisis.
Categories: European Union

Tens of thousands protest in France, Belgium over climate crisis

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 07:29
Tens of thousands of people marched across France and in Belgium on Sunday (27 January) to protest the lack of state action to halt climate change.
Categories: European Union

Far-right protest overshadows Auschwitz camp liberation commemoration

Mon, 01/28/2019 - 07:27
Dozens of Polish far-right nationalists gathered at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland on Sunday (27 January) at the same time as officials and survivors marked the 74th anniversary of the camp's liberation in an annual ceremony.
Categories: European Union

Time to break the mourning silence on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 16:57
As we prepare to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we can hardly remain composed in our mourning. Rather than observe silence as the deepest mourning is solitary, we feel like shouting.
Categories: European Union

The Brief – A historic defeat of nationalism

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 16:51
The best world news to come in a long time is today’s vote by the Greek parliament, ratifying the so-called Prespa agreement and putting an end to the name dispute between Athens and Skopje.
Categories: European Union

Macron’s LREM wants to turn EU elections into duel with Rassemblement National

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 15:35
Unlike other groups, LREM is allowing itself until the start of March to reveal who will lead its list for the European elections, hoping it will therefore have the time to mobilise its political partners at the European Parliament. EURACTIV France reports.
Categories: European Union

Economic success has unthinkable price tags, 16-year-old climate activist tells Davos

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 15:20
As the World Economic Forum prepared to wind down on Friday (25 January), a 16-year-old Swedish climate activist took the stage to warn world leaders that their successes come at "unthinkable price tags" for the rest of the global community. 
Categories: European Union

North Macedonia name deal: EU says ‘mission impossible’ accomplished

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 15:20
European Union leaders warmly welcomed the historic ratification by the Greek parliament on Friday (25 January) of the North Macedonia name change deal, the so-called Prespa Agreement, putting an end to a 27-year conflict in the Balkans.
Categories: European Union

Donations to German parties soar during elections, raising concerns

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 13:53
The financial statements of German political parties for 2017 once again demonstrated that business is particularly generous during elections, with the Union of CDU and CSU benefitting in particular. Critics argue that these donations distort democracy. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Categories: European Union

Trans-Europe Express – Land of My Poor Fathers

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 11:53
Wales voted to leave the EU just like England did but spare a thought for a country that will be most hard hit by Brexit. The green, green grass of home is starting to turn brown.
Categories: European Union

Tweets of the Week: Davos, Elmar Brok, and the 10 year challenge

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 11:00
This week Davos bling continues to shock, fingers are pointed at Elmar Brok, and 10 years meme makes us all take stock. This episode is supported by FleishmanHillard.
Categories: European Union

Discover the passion of the flavour industry with our #Flavour Ambassadors [Promoted content]

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 08:57
Do you want to learn more about the flavours in your favourite food? Discover it now first hand with our #Flavour Ambassadors, what inspire these professionals, how is their day to day work and how do they meet consumer’s expectations.
Categories: European Union

Despite storms, Salvini warns NGO rescue ship not to approach

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 08:55
Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Thursday (24 January) insisted the country's ports were closed to migrants, as a ship carrying 47 people rescued at sea headed for Sicily in deteriorating weather.
Categories: European Union

Dutch government seeks emergency Brexit powers, MPs resist

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 08:32
Dutch lawmakers on Thursday (24 January) grilled a top minister on a controversial bill granting Prime Minister Mark Rutte's government emergency powers to counteract any unforseen post-Brexit effects. 
Categories: European Union

Brussels city warned over ‘disproportionate’ rules for Airbnb

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 08:30
The city of Brussels could be taken to court over its strict home sharing rules after the European Commission on Thursday (24 January) said such rules are disproportionate, in a move hailed by US home-renting company Airbnb.
Categories: European Union

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