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In the wake of a dispute between France and Spain over a fishing ban in the Bay of Biscay, the European Commission and MEPs reiterated the need for such bans but called for coordination between member states when enforcing them. 

La Macédoine du Nord a longtemps été une grande terre agricole. Mais le réchauffement climatique met le secteur au supplice et les aides publiques ne suffisent pas à maintenir la production, alors que les surfaces cultivées ne cessent de baisser. Comment redresser la barre ?

- Articles / Macédoine du Nord, Agriculture, Radio Slobodna Evropa, Economie, dérèglement climatique

La Macédoine du Nord a longtemps été une grande terre agricole. Mais le réchauffement climatique met le secteur au supplice et les aides publiques ne suffisent pas à maintenir la production, alors que les surfaces cultivées ne cessent de baisser. Comment redresser la barre ?

- Articles / Macédoine du Nord, Agriculture, Radio Slobodna Evropa, Economie, dérèglement climatique

Le parti bulgare d’extrême droite Vazrazhdane (Réveil) a envoyé une délégation à Moscou en réponse à l’invitation du parti Russie unie du président Vladimir Poutine, selon un communiqué de l’Académie diplomatique du ministère russe des Affaires étrangères publié mardi (20 février).

La 4e édition du Forum des Mines et du Pétrole de la Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CEDEAO) aura lieu du 22 au 24 février 2024 au Palais des Congrès de Cotonou, Bénin.

« Ressources géo-extractives et technologies : Quelles stratégies de mutualisation pour la création de valeur ajoutée en Afrique de l'Ouest ? », c'est sous ce thème que se tiendra la 4e édition du Forum des Mines et du Pétrole de la CEDEAO (ECOMOF 2024). Elle va réunir les professionnels des mines et des hydrocarbures. Des investisseurs, décideurs, fournisseurs et experts de l'Afrique et du reste du monde vont échanger et explorer les opportunités dans les secteurs minier et pétrolier de la CEDEAO.

L'ouverture du forum ce jeudi 22 février sera marquée par une session de haut niveau sur les politiques de mutualisation pour accroitre la valeur ajoutée créée par l'exploitation des ressources géo-extractives. Cette session permettra aux participants de « discuter des cadres institutionnels et légaux à mettre en place, des mécanismes de partenariat et des stratégies de collaboration entre les États membres de la CEDEAO pour favoriser la transformation locale, le développement des chaines de valeur régionale et pour accroitre la valeur ajoutée créée dans les industries minières et pétrolières au sein de la CEDEAO ».

La 4e édition du Forum des Mines et du Pétrole sera aussi l'occasion de mener des réflexions sur le développement des technologies et des infrastructures pour une meilleure connaissance et la mise en valeur des ressources géo-extractives de l'Afrique de l'ouest. Les participants échangeront également sur les politiques de contenu local et création de valeur ajoutée dans le secteur géo-extractif ; le rôle des sociétés nationales des hydrocarbures dans le développement de la chaîne des valeurs de l'industrie pétrolière et gazière etc. Le forum sera clôturé le 23 février. Il est prévu la visite de quelques sites le 24 février 2024.

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Euractiv konnte den Plan des belgischen Ratsvorsitzes in Erfahrung bringen, die Überarbeitung der EU-Energiesteuerrichtlinie freizugeben. Diese ist derzeit aufgrund des Einstimmigkeitsprinzips in Steuerangelegenheiten blockiert.

The next ordinary meeting of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 from 11.30-12.30 and 15.00-18.30 in Brussels (room SPINELLI 1G3).

The meeting agenda and documents will be published here.

SEDE missions 2023:

• India - 17-21 December 2023
• Israel and OPT - 8-10 December 2023
  
• Germany and Poland - 24-26 July 2023
  
• Armenia - 19-22 June 2023
  
• Romania and Moldova - 15-18 May 2023
  
• Djibouti and Somalia - 1-4 April 2023
  
• Bosnia and Herzegovina - 20-23 February 2023
  

SEDE meetings' calendar 2024
EP calendar 2024
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Proteste polnischer Landwirte haben am Dienstag (20. Februar) in der benachbarten Ukraine Verärgerung ausgelöst. Kyjiw forderte die EU-Kommission auf, energische Maßnahmen zu ergreifen. Demonstranten hatten die Grenze blockiert und Getreide aus der Ukraine verschüttet.

Le président de la République, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a présidé hier, le mardi 20 février une réunion de travail sur les zones franches. Le communiqué de […]

L’article Zones franches pour le commerce intra-africain : Tebboune préside une réunion de travail est apparu en premier sur .

When talking about health, we often mention inequalities in Europe. The word usually appears when we're addressing the workforce crisis, medicine shortages, and mental health strategies.

C’est l’histoire de Saïd N, un Franco-Algérien qui avait tué un étudiant, âgé de 23 ans, qui a tenté de l’arrêter en flagrant délit, alors […]

L’article Condamné à Oran pour un meurtre à Montpellier, un Algérien sera rejugé en France est apparu en premier sur .

Papouis Dairies és társai kontra Bizottság
Mezőgazdaság
The General Court dismisses an action brought against registration of the name ‘Halloumi’ as a protected designation of origin

Papouis Dairies and Others v Commission
Agriculture and fisheries
The General Court dismisses an action brought against registration of the name ‘Halloumi’ as a protected designation of origin

Papouis Dairies e.a. / Commission
Agriculture
Le Tribunal rejette un recours formé contre l’enregistrement de la dénomination « Halloumi » en tant qu’appellation d’origine protégée

PAN Europe kontra Bizottság
Mezőgazdaság
Plant protection products: the identification of certain risks associated with the use of insecticides does not preclude the renewal of the approval of an active substance

PAN Europe v Commission
Agriculture and fisheries
Plant protection products: the identification of certain risks associated with the use of insecticides does not preclude the renewal of the approval of an active substance

PAN Europe / Commission
Agriculture
Produits phytopharmaceutiques : l’identification de certains risques liés à l’utilisation des insecticides n’exclut pas le renouvellement de l’approbation d’une substance active

Die Europäische Union sei nicht bereit, die Aufnahme eines Staates zu akzeptieren, der sich im Krieg befinde, warnte der ehemalige EU-Kommissionspräsident und frühere portugiesische Premierminister José Manuel Durão Barroso. Stattdessen forderte er eine Verständigung.

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are using digital tools and technologies for real and positive impact on their countries and communities. Credit: Ministry of Digital Transformation, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

By Marcos Neto and Robert Opp
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 2024 (IPS)

Small Island Developing States, or SIDS, have long been pioneers in international development, often compelled by the challenges they face. Positioned on the frontlines of climate change, they lead efforts in mitigation, adaptation, and advocacy, and despite their geographical dispersion, they are innovating approaches to resilience and sustainability.

SIDS are leveraging digital tools and technologies for real and positive impact on their countries and communities. They are leaders in internet gender parity, whilst a number perform strongly on global indices of cybersecurity. They are increasingly becoming Small Island Digital States.

This shift is reshaping the way people in SIDS live and work, facilitating connectivity, shaping new industries and opportunities, and ensuring that public services can reach even the most remote areas.

From the SIDS Global Data Hub in Antigua and Barbuda to the national digital strategies in the Cook Islands and Niue, to the Digital Pathway of Samoa, and substantial innovation efforts in countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, the Maldives, and São Tomé and Príncipe, digital is positively changing lives and livelihoods.

Advocating for transformation

A whole-of-society approach to digital transformation is needed to benefit all facets of SIDS’ societies and economies. This involves placing people at the core of digital endeavours, shaping regulations to address digital harms, and fostering digital skills across society – particularly in relation to shaping future-looking skills and career foundations and pathways.

This also includes developing and retaining talent within the public sector. The collaborative efforts of government, private sector, and civil society are essential for a strategic and inclusive approach to deliver the potential of digital. A major upcoming report from UNDP – Small Island Digital States – identifies how SIDS can drive a whole-of-society approach founded on UNDP’s framework.

Through exploring the digital journeys of SIDS in this forthcoming report, it is clear that SIDS are increasingly recognizing the unique roles and strengths of each sector and ensuring that the benefits of digital reach all members of society. This includes the digital inclusion of remote and marginalized populations.

The involvement of young people, often hard to reach through traditional means, is paramount. They will be the digital leaders, innovators, and customers of the future. Recognizing this, a separate study of young people’s hopes, concerns, and aspirations will also be published soon by UNDP – leveraging a unique survey of 5,000 young people in SIDS, conducted via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger.

Shaping Small Island Digital States

UNDP supports numerous SIDS on their digital transformation journeys, for example conducting comprehensive Digital Readiness Assessments in over 15 SIDS – and having positioned digital transformation as a key pillar of the UNDP ‘Rising Up for SIDS’ framework.

Our work in SIDS has reaffirmed the importance of understanding how to apply digital in the most useful way. This means we need to recognize that digital transformation is often rooted in analogue and offline foundations. Individual knowledge and skills to use technology safely and meaningfully are important.

Behavioural change is vital for sustainable digital adoption, requiring shifts in internal cultures and processes, including in leveraging approaches such as open source. Financing for digital entrepreneurs in SIDS can also not be overlooked, with local financing institutions often more familiar with tourism or real estate, and less clear about the potential of digital enterprises and entrepreneurs. And planning for the long term is imperative as the return on investment in digital is often not immediate.

SIDS governments and other innovators are building the political capital, buy-in, and momentum to deliver transformational change. Our Digital Readiness Assessments highlighted that nearly 60 percent of SIDS’ populations are keen to see even bolder digital efforts from their governments.

Charting the course

UNDP’s extensive digital work across SIDS, and the findings of these two reports, highlight that despite discussions often framing SIDS in terms of vulnerability and isolation, the digital realm is proving that SIDS are not just surviving; they are thriving.

Through leadership, adaptability, and the emergence of local digital ecosystems, they are demonstrating the transformative power of digital technologies. SIDS are actively engaging in public-private partnerships, leveraging civil society, and collaborating beyond their borders to advance digital objectives collectively.

Global collaboration across the SIDS community is already driving digital best practice. Many are sharing their digital knowledge, expertise, and learning – accelerating the digital journeys of fellow countries.

This collaboration is reshaping the SIDS discourse, showcasing that these countries are actively leading in digital expertise and exploration. SIDS are agile and moving quickly. As islands, they are exciting global beacons of digital innovation and demonstration. And they are swiftly evolving into Small Island Digital States.

Marcos Neto is UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support; Robert Opp is Chief Digital Officer, UNDP.

Source: UN Development Programme

In April this year, the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development will be launching two key reports as inputs into the discussions around the 4th International SIDS Conference. These reports will provide deeper findings and insights into how SIDS are becoming Small Island Digital States and into youth perspectives on digital technologies.

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Following the death of prominent Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, MEPs will discuss the state of Russia’s democratic opposition on Thursday at 10.30.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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