Venezuela Revokes EU Election Observation Invitation Due To Sanctions Venezuela's decision to exclude EU election observers due to sanctions raises transparency concerns. Top News · May 28, 2024
Putin Warns Of 'Serious Consequences' If Western Arms Strike Russia President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that there would be "serious consequences" if Western countries allowed Ukraine to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia, as sought by Kyiv. International Business Times · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
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. Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2024
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) · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
Sony vs AI: round one – are you using our songs? Sony Music demands details of possible copyright infringements in AI systems. MusicRadar · May 28, 2024
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 · May 28, 2024
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2024 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.
International Business Times · May 28, 2024 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.
Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2024 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 · May 28, 2024 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 · May 28, 2024 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 · May 28, 2024 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
The Independent UK · May 28, 2024 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 · May 28, 2024 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 · May 28, 2024 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 · May 28, 2024 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 · May 28, 2024 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