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Georgia parliament overrides president’s veto of controversial ‘foreign agents’ law

The West has hit out at the law as Kremlin-inspired and authoritarian, with protesters calling for it to be dropped

The Independent UK

Religious discrimination against LGBTQIA+ children is deeply rooted in Europe’s religious schools

Religious education is commonplace in public schools across Europe, and is obligatory in many. In some European countries such as Slovakia, religious bodies are responsible for religious education curricula, and in Bulgaria religious schools follow their own curricula for religious education, which can include teachings that condemn LGBTQIA+ identities. This…

The Conversation

Farmers steal the limelight in EU election campaign

In our second Europe Votes show, we zoom in on farmers in Brussels and in France. Milk producers have rallied in the Belgian and EU capital, drawing attention to the struggles they face in being paid a fair price for their produce. And in France, the main political lists competing…

France 24

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Georgian parliament overrides veto by president on ‘foreign influence’ law

Salome Zourabichvili addresses protesters outside parliament by video link, urging them to mobilise against ‘Russian slavery’

The Guardian - UK

Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto to adopt 'foreign agents' law

The Georgian parliament on Tuesday overrode a presidential veto of the “foreign agents” legislation that has fueled Western concerns and sparked massive protests for weeks.

France 24

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine. What has that changed?

Now 146 out of 193 UN members recognise Palestine, but what does that mean for Palestinians?

Al Jazeera

EU monitors new Meta measures on tackling disinformation ahead of June elections

The European Commission says Meta Platforms – the parent comapany of Facebook and Instagram – has taken measures to mitigate the spread of disinformation in the run-up to crucial EU elections in June.

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MEPs pledge to support independent Scotland joining EU ahead of election

DOZENS of current and prospective MEPs have declared their support for Scotland rejoining the EU ahead of the first European election since the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Putin would applaud Biden absence at Swiss peace summit, says Zelenskiy

Ukrainian leader says it would not be ‘strong decision’ if Joe Biden fails to attend talks next month to which Russia is not invited

The Guardian - UK

Big Tech's lobbyists sound alarm over Indian antitrust reform

India may follow Europe's lead in regulating Big Tech's potential antitrust infractions before they happen.

Fortune

Sony vs AI: round one – are you using our songs?

Sony Music demands details of possible copyright infringements in AI systems.

MusicRadar

Former intelligence chief to become Dutch PM as part of ‘business cabinet’

Dick Schoof to lead cabinet of political appointees and experts five months after far-right Freedom party finished first in elections

The Guardian - UK

Slovenia’s ‘moral duty’: What’s behind its push to recognise Palestine?

As Israel’s war rages in Gaza, Slovenia is joining a clutch of European nations that hope to pave a pathway to peace.

Al Jazeera

Zelensky Presses Biden To Attend Ukraine Peace Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged US leader Joe Biden to attend a June peace summit in Switzerland, as he accused Russia's Vladimir Putin of trying to derail the gathering.

International Business Times

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Radio France Internationale

Controversial recognition of Palestine comes into effect for Norway, Ireland and Spain

Norway, Ireland and Spain formally recognise the state of Palestinian this Tuesday in a decision slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas after more than seven months of devastating war in the Gaza Strip.

The Independent UK

David Beckham signs deal to be brand ambassador for Chinese giant Alibaba

Alibaba is also a sponsor of the upcoming Euros, despite a European Union probe into AliExpress

Al Jazeera

EU pushing to boost military aid to Ukraine

The drive by some EU states to raise support comes as others, such as Hungary, work to block military aid.

Evening Standard

Ukraine's Zelensky signs billion-euro bilateral deal with Belgium as he drums up support in war with Russia

Agreement comes a day after Zelensky signed bilateral deal with Spain that allocates one billion euros of military aid to Ukraine in 2024

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The Independent UK

The Latest | Israeli minister lashes out at Spain for moving to formally recognize Palestinian state

Israel’s foreign minister accused Spain of “being complicit in inciting genocide against Jews and war crimes” on Tuesday, after the country moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state

The Guardian - UK

Georgia’s parliament votes to override presidential veto of controversial ‘foreign agents’ law – as it happened

Parliament overturns presidential veto of legislation that had sparked large protests and international condemnation

France 24

Ireland, Norway join Spain in ‘historic decision’ to formally recognise a Palestinian state

Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday in what Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a "historic decision". The move has been slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.

International Business Times

Georgia Gears Up To Overturn Veto On Russia-style 'Foreign Influence' Law

Georgian lawmakers geared up on Tuesday to overturn a presidential veto and push through a controversial "foreign influence" bill that opponents say will place onerous restrictions on foreign-funded NGOs and derail the country's path to the European Union.

Evening Standard

What are the new EU border rules, and how could they affect your holiday?

Long delays are expected at UK exit points while Brits go through the EU’s new registration process for the first time