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EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-2024-04-23/
Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
reuters.com/world/europe/rights-concerns-costs-undermine-turkey-eu-migrant-deal-say-auditors-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Rights Concerns, Costs Impact Turkiye-EU Migrant Deal
- Turkiye's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the EU migration deal with Ankara.
- EU auditors raised concerns about NGOs' ability to operate projects due to Turkiye's authoritarian turn and crackdown on dissent.
- The report highlighted challenges in managing EU aid amidst Turkiye's economic downturn and rule of law backsliding by Ankara.
- The European Commission's lack of cost analysis and uncertainty post-aid end call for improvements in impact demonstration, sustainability, and value for money.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech at the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels was interrupted when a protester said she ... Show more
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
- Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.
- The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.
- The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.
- The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
EU’s Jourová will replace Reynders in mediation to renew Spain’s top judicial body
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eus-jourova-will-replace-reynders-in-mediation-to-renew-spains-top-judicial-body/
On Wednesday night, activists from Scientist Rebellion, "Scientists For Future Austria" and Extinction Rebellion Austria put blindfolds on numerous statues of ... Show more www.derstandard.at/story/3000000216287/protest-gegen-klimakrise-mit-augenbinden-fuer-wiener-denkmaeler
Foreign Secretary heads to Brussels for post-Brexit Gibraltar talks: Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68790429
At least 20 environmental protesters arrested at Massachusetts airport, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/massachusetts-hanscom-airport-protest/
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Belgian liberal Olivier Chastel is your man. That makes him our 2024 Ultimate Wingman ... Show more www.politico.eu/mep-unawards-european-parliament-election-2024/
Le Chou: Brussels Beer Police Arrest Nigel Farage: Belgian Boys In Blue Arrest Brexit Bloke After Farage Orders Pint Of Heineken In Brussels Bar
brusselstimes.com/column/1010015/brussels-beer-police-arrest-nigel-farage
UK-EU deal on Gibraltar only 'weeks away': EU and UK negotiators said that a new post-Brexit settlement for Gibraltar was just weeks away from completion ...
euobserver.com/eu-political/158352
Another farmers' protest planned for next week: Dutch farmers' action group Agractie will protest against the European manure policy in Brussels on 16 ...
thebulletin.be/another-farmers-protest-planned-next-week
Chris Packham joins Extinction Rebellion in Science Museum sponsor protest: More than 30 young people, scientists and supporters occupied Energy Revolution ...
itv.com/news/london/2024-04-12/chris-packham-joins-extinction-rebellion-in-science-museum-protest
'Temporary' stopgap for reception crisis marks two years since launch: "After two years, we are still very much needed. This indicates that reception crisis ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1011462/temporary-stopgap-for-reception-crisis-marks-two-years-since-launch
Far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser officially cancelled by venue following protests: "Edificio has no intention of taking any position other than that of ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1003900/far-right-natcons-fundraiser-officially-cancelled-by-venue-following-protests-tbtb
Top Apple analyst warns Vision Pro demand fell much faster than Tim Cook was anticipating
fortune.com/2024/04/25/apple-meta-metaverse-mixed-reality-vision-pro-quest-demand/
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Here are last night's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Marcos downplays Liza-Sara rift ... Show more www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-23-2024/
Alliance calls for demos before the European elections: What is planned: An alliance of civil society organizations is calling for demonstrations across Germany ...
saechsische.de/sachsen/buendnis-plant-bundesweite-demos-vor-der-europawahl-5993478.html
Fourth event in CAI's Your World, Your Vote series: CLIMATE Action Ilkley will host a public meeting on Thursday, May 9 entitled ‘You are the climate majority – ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24273244.fourth-event-cais-world-vote-series/
EU offers to strike youth mobility deal with UK : Labour party rebuffs scheme, which it says crosses Brexit red lines
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Quick Glance: UK rejects mobility agreement with Europe for young people
- The government has ruled out any post-Brexit deal that would make it easier for young Britons to live, study, and work in the EU.
- Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.
- A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.
- The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.
Extinction Rebellion York in Millennium Bridge Earth Day party: Extinction Rebellion York campaigners are to celebrate Earth Day with a party on Millennium ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24269332.extinction-rebellion-york-millennium-bridge-earth-day-party/
Huge protest march expected in Bath with celebrity speaker: TV star and 400 Red Rebels set to march through centre of Somerset city and highlight 'funeral ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/chris-packham-massive-bath-extinction-9236443
Climate actions in Linz: Picnic for more climate protection and road blockade against the A26
tips.at/nachrichten/linz/land-leute/643288-klimaaktionen-in-linz-picknick-fuer-mehr-klimaschutz-und-strassenblockade-gegen-die-a26
Climate protesters arrested for blocking Boston-area airport: About 40 members of Extinction Rebellion from Massachusetts and Vermont on Saturday protested plans ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/20/metro/hanscom-airfield-climate-protest-arrests/
Extinction Rebellion blindfold statues to campaign against fossil fuel subsidies: “Every year, over €400 billion is allocated to fossil sectors in Europe.”
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1015402/extinction-rebellion-blindfold-statues-to-campaign-against-fossil-fuel-subsidies
Highgate XR protest for Trudi Warner at Wood Green Crown Court: A group of people held a protest outside Wood Green Crown Court to defend the rights of juries to ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/24258103.highgate-xr-protest-trudi-warner-wood-green-crown-court/
Going beyond textbooks: XR, AI sparking a revolution in education.
thestar.com.my/news/education/2024/04/21/going-beyond-textbooks
Protest action in Potsdam: Climate activists want to paralyze car traffic: The environmental movement Extinction Rebellion has announced that it will block ...
maz-online.de/lokales/potsdam/protestaktion-in-potsdam-klima-aktivisten-wollen-autoverkehr-lahmlegen-SDW4XM2WQNC3BDGZYRJ2TPUT3M.html
Boscombe residents held a memorial for 'Boscanova tree' after it was felled by BCP Council www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24254245.extinction-rebellion-hold-memorial-felled-boscombe-tree/
Nigel Farage is the worst of us, but he has a right to speak: Fighting populism cannot be done with bans
inews.co.uk/opinion/nigel-farage-worst-us-right-speak-3011239
Spat Over Right-Wing Event Backed by Hungarian Groups Flares in Brussels: A far-right political conference being staged in Brussels with the support of Hungarian ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/spat-over-hungarian-backed-right-wing-event-flares-in-brussels
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The EU can only strengthen the economy with money and pragmatism: Once again, the EU heads of state and government are struggling to find the right path to ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/eu-wirtschaft-wachstum-macron-scholz-brexit-kommentar-1.6560043
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XR Creator Con Berlin | XRCC | Apply now to join: The XR Creator Con brings together 150+ of Europe's best XR talents for 4 days of creation, learning ...
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“Pulse of Europe” initiative organizes rally for the European elections in Fulda: The Pulse of Europe Initiative is organizing a rally for the European elections ...
fuldaerzeitung.de/fulda/fulda-pulse-of-europe-initiative-kundgebung-europawahl-5-mai-michael-schmitt-hessen-93009080.html
Nuremberg: Climate activists want to shut down the Franconian Expressway: Nuremberg - Drivers will need patience. Activists from Extinction Rebellion Nuremberg ...
nn.de/nuernberg/protestaktion-so-wollen-klima-aktivisten-heute-den-verkehr-auf-dem-frankenschnellweg-lahmlegen-1.14215389
🇪🇺 Around 600 high school students from Münster took part in the “Use Your Voice” panel discussion on the European elections at the Cineplex today (April 11th) ... Show more www.stadt-muenster.de/aktionen-zur-europawahl
Netherlands: Greta Thunberg arrested twice during protests in The Hague: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested twice during a blockade ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article250906598/Niederlande-Greta-Thunberg-bei-Protesten-in-Den-Haag-zweimal-festgenommen.html
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
Stop saying climate change will destroy the world. The truth is far scarier: Climate activists tend to use apocalyptic language when describing the future ...
fastcompany.com/91071996/stop-saying-climate-change-will-destroy-the-world-the-truth-is-far-scarier
Europe's restless farmers are forcing policymakers to act: European policymakers have scaled back rules to protect nature, drawn up limits on the import of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/europes-restless-farmers-are-forcing-policymakers-act-2024-04-03/
Tractor protest: Dutch farmers planning demonstration in Brussels next week: The three previous demonstrations this year resulted in serious traffic disruption ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/999809/tractor-protest-dutch-farmers-planning-demonstration-in-brussels-next-week
LIVE: Farmers protest with tractors in Brussels as EU agriculture ministers meet: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: Farmers Rally for Food Security
- Farmers protest against food imports and labeling.
- Protests highlight the growing challenges faced by British farming.
- Criticism of trade deals and inadequate food security monitoring.
- Call for European regulation alignment to support British farmers.
EU staff move to Brussels North district despite protests: Hundreds of European Commission staff how started moving to the North Light building near ...
thebulletin.be/eu-staff-move-brussels-north-district-despite-protests
'We want to help': Why climate activists are trying something new: A recent disruption at An Enemy of the People on Broadway by Extinction Rebellion shows a new ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1242840734/climate-protest-broadway-extinction-rebellion
Violent farmers' protests in Brussels - Police intervene: In the Belgian capital Brussels, farmers are protesting against EU regulations. Violent escalations ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/bruessel-bauernproteste-eu-100.html
200 people demonstrate in Namur for the right to housing: The lack of affordable, decent housing in Namur is critical, with gentrification and vacant or ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/996222/200-people-demonstrate-in-namur-for-the-right-to-housing
Tractors again descend on Brussels in protest against ‘spaghetti’ of red tape: Hundreds of farmers protest in Brussels against climate change reforms and the ...
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/03/26/tractors-again-descend-on-brussels-in-protest-against-spaghetti-of-red-tape/
Farmer protests in Brussels and London: Burning hay bales and Molotov cocktails. Farmers have once again demonstrated against EU agricultural policy in Brussels ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/27/bauernproteste-in-brussel-und-london
Farmers set fire in Maelbeek metro station: The atmosphere during the farmers' protest in Brussels briefly turned hostile and saw fires being set across the EU ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/982363/farmers-set-fire-in-maelbeek-metro-station-entrance-tbtb
Protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza ambush Easter mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral: 'Free Palestine!'
nypost.com/2024/03/31/us-news/protesters-calling-for-cease-fire-ambush-easter-vigil-at-st-patricks-cathedral-in-nyc/
EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-bauernproteste-100.html
Hundreds of people demonstrate against racism in Brussels city centre: "Not responding as a society and government against racism and discrimination means ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/979451/hundreds-of-people-demonstrate-against-racism-in-brussels-city-centre
Belgian farmers block EU district as ministers meet: Belgian farmers protest outside a meeting of EU agriculture ministers hoping to calm anger about foreign ...
reuters.com/pictures/belgian-farmers-block-eu-district-ministers-meet-2024-03-26/
🔗: From a US bridge collapse to a protest in Brussels, here's a roundup of some of last week's main events — in pictures www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/3/31/week-in-pictures-from-a-bridge-collapse-in-the-us-to-a-protest-in-brussels
Media harassment after China restaurant blast sparks protest, public criticism: The association overseeing Chinese journalists issued a rare statement of protest ...
reuters.com/world/china/media-harassment-after-china-restaurant-blast-sparks-protest-public-criticism-2024-03-14/
Farmers will once again demonstrate in Brussels on Tuesday: This marks the third time in less than two months that farmers will take to the streets of Brussels ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/977501/farmers-will-once-again-demonstrate-in-brussels-on-tuesday-tbtb
Farmer protests: Severe disruptions all day, criminal charges announced: The first tractors have already rolled into Brussels and disruptions are expected to ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/981487/farmer-protests-severe-disruptions-all-day-criminal-charges-announced-tbtb
Eviction attempt of Ixelles squat postponed again due to large protests: The Ixelles mayor warned that the eviction of the 80 people, including 30 minors ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/991245/eviction-attempt-of-ixelles-squat-postponed-again-due-to-large-protests
Poland, France, Czech Republic: European farmers continue to paralyze Europe: Farmers are continuing to protest in many European countries, taking to the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/20/polen-frankreich-tschechien-europaische-bauern-legen-weiter-europa-lahm
Belgium’s far-right prodigy gets prison term for inciting violence: Dries Van Langenhove “revelled in Nazi ideas that cause much suffering,” a judge said.
politico.eu/article/belgium-far-right-prodigy-dries-van-langenhove-prison-term-incite-violence-deny-holocaust/
Farmers to protest at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday: The farmers hope to highlight the role of local food production and farmers in a positive way.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/987595/farmers-to-protest-again-this-time-at-the-tour-of-flanders-on-sunday
900 protest against police violence in Brussels: An estimated 900 people took part in a Brussels march against police violence over the weekend ...
thebulletin.be/900-protest-against-police-violence-brussels
Hugh Keevins fears this all smacks of putting Brendan Rodgers in his place: But now Celtic fans have been given a get-out clause while they watch today’s game on ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-fans-out-clause-now-32525929
A Vorarlberg climate lawsuit is imminent: ...
vn.at/politik/2024/04/10/eine-vorarlberger-klimaklage-steht-bevor.vn
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Paris 2024: The anti-Olympic movement struggles to rally: Activist groups such as Soulèvements de la Terre, Extinction Rebellion and Saccage 2024 admit that the ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/09/paris-2024-the-anti-olympic-movement-struggles-to-rally_6667914_7.html
Extinction Rebellion fury over Exeter College plan: Plans for a new sports pitch and pavilion at Flowerpot Playing Fields in Exeter were approved in February ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/extinction-rebellion-outrage-over-exeter-9206069
Unreleased Marvin Gaye Music Turns Up in Belgium: As many as 66 unreleased Marvin Gaye demos have turned up in Belgium, where he recorded hits like ‘Sexual ...
vulture.com/article/marvin-gaye-unreleased-music-belgium.html
Climate activists announce road blockade in Dresden on Thursday morning: On Thursday, members of Extinction Rebellion will block a street crossing in Dresden ...
saechsische.de/dresden/lokales/klimaschuetzer-kuendigen-strassenblockade-in-dresden-am-donnerstagmorgen-an-5984808.html
After the Tesla attack: Demo today against Elon Musk's factory in Grünheide: The call - a few days after the attack - comes from Nabu, Extinction Rebellion and ...
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/nach-tesla-anschlag-demo-heute-gegen-fabrik-von-elon-musk-in-gruenheide-li.2194902
Ibiza holiday warning with visitors warned to 'get off' the island: The target over Easter weekend was the £198million Lady Moura yacht, owned by the Mexican ...
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/ibiza-holiday-warning-visitors-warned-28931401
Demo on the Frankenschnellweg in Nuremberg: police warn of obstructions: A bicycle demonstration is taking place today from 5 p.m. on the Frankenschnellweg in ...
infranken.de/lk/nuernberg/blaulicht/demo-auf-frankenschnellweg-in-nuernberg-polizei-warnt-vor-behinderungen-art-5852281
Bonn: Extinction Rebellion demonstration in the southern part of the city on Saturday
ga.de/bonn/stadt-bonn/bonn-extinction-rebellion-demo-in-der-suedstadt-am-samstag_aid-109959477
Some 15,000 people joined march for women’s rights in Brussels on 8 March, say organisers
thebulletin.be/some-15000-people-joined-march-womens-rights-brussels-8-march-say-organisers
Belgians moving to the UK increasing every year after Brexit: The UK has climbed up the rankings of the preferred destinations for Belgians to live abroad in.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/968287/belgians-moving-to-the-uk-increasing-every-year-after-brexit
Save hundreds on DeWalt tools at Amazon's Spring Sale: 31 doorbuster deals: Need a gift for your favorite craftsman? Check out these Amazon deals on DeWalt ...
nypost.com/article/best-dewalt-tools-sales-deals/
Protestors for Palestine crash Easter mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 3 arrested
nydailynews.com/2024/03/31/protestors-for-palestine-crash-easter-mass-at-st-patricks-cathedral-3-arrested/
EU agriculture ministers cut agricultural bureaucracy, Özdemir follows suit: The EU agriculture ministers support a rapid simplification of the CAP ...
agrarheute.com/politik/eu-agrarminister-streichen-agrarbuerokratie-zusammen-oezdemir-zieht-618280
The farmers' protests are ongoing, despite the #EU relaxing its demands.saudigazette.com.sa/article/641580
»Glass 60 percent full«: While farmers' protests continue in Brussels, street protests in Germany have subsided. But dissatisfaction with the phased abolition of ...
oberhessische-zeitung.de/vogelsbergkreis/alsfeld/glas-zu-60-prozent-voll-92917340.html
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