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12 April Apr 2016 1209 12 April 2016 Welcome to Tropico Beach: Brussels takes a stand on #taxhavens
With the Panama Papers bringing the issue of tax transparency to the top of the EU agenda,NGOs such as Oxfam and Transparency International are calling for the EU to take decisive action on corporate tax transparency.
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8 April Apr 2016 1451 08 April 2016 Tough new measures on those buying sex, prostitutes protest
Yesterday France became the fifth country in Europe to adopt the Nordic Model, which penalises the buyers instead of the sellers of sex. Feminists have hailed this as a landmark step for France and the fight for gender equality as a whole, but outside the French parliament sex workers were protesting the new measures. Why?
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7 April Apr 2016 1206 07 April 2016 European Women's Lobby: "Today is a historical day for women's rights in France"
In their press release today, the European Women's Lobby expressed support for France's decision today to adopt a law targeting prostitution, by recognising prostitution as a form of violence against women, and providing support for persons in prostitution.
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7 April Apr 2016 0830 07 April 2016 EU-Africa: A common future
Today, the African Union Commission and the European Commission hold their annual College-to-College meeting in Africa's political capital, Addis Ababa. On this occasion, the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and the President of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, wrote an Op-Ed released to a pool of media, amongst which is Vita International.
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6 April Apr 2016 1319 06 April 2016 Transparency International EU: "Panama Papers reveal need for EU action on secrecy jurisdictions"
"The Panama Papers, a global investigation into the use of anonymous companies in secrecy jurisdictions, has shown how a network of lawyers, bankers and other facilitators around the world help the corrupt to hide illicit wealth. The leaks show the urgent need to open up corporate ownership to the public, in line with recent EU legislation", according to Transparency International EU.
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1 April Apr 2016 1501 01 April 2016 Want to stay in Belgium? Sign the fidelity contract
A new proposed law will require migrants coming to Belgium to sign an integration contract vowing to begin the integration path playing by the social rules. Breaking the pledge will compromise their residency rights.
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30 March Mar 2016 1419 30 March 2016 Integrate or leave. Germany plays the trump card
German interior minister Thomas De Maiziere sends a clear message to migrants: If the newcomers would not make an effort to integrate, they will lose the right to stay.
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30 March Mar 2016 1106 30 March 2016 Member state offices in Brussels: wide open to corporate lobbyists
Corporate lobbyists enjoy widespread access to member state representations according to the first ever study on lobbying activities at national government offices in Brussels.
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30 March Mar 2016 1052 30 March 2016 S&D Group in Addis to strengthen EU-Africa relations
A delegation of members of the European Parliament of the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group led by President Gianni Pittella is visiting Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). In agenda meetings with Ethiopian and African Union leaders in order to discuss the increasingly important EU-Africa relations.
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25 March Mar 2016 1431 25 March 2016 Keep calm and carry on
Following the terrorist attacks in Brussels this week, city life has continued with only minor interruptions. Why?
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24 March Mar 2016 1432 24 March 2016 Women in Turkey: "We are asking you for support to help rebuild lives"
Women from the Women's Peace Initiative in Turkey are sending out an online message to ask for help rebuilding the lives of those displaced by the destruction caused in Kurdish region of Turkey. They have launched a campaign called #Room4Life on INDIEGOGO, and are asking for donations to reach their target goal of $100,000.
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23 March Mar 2016 1843 23 March 2016 Why the EU is making us safer
An interview with Professor Christian Kaunert , Director of the European Institute for Security and Justice (EISJ) to discuss how Europe will change in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks that hit the European capital on Tuesday
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23 March Mar 2016 1701 23 March 2016 Schengen under attack
The anti Schengen devotees are exploiting the terrorist attacks that struck Paris and Brussels to further fortressing Western societies. Tougher anti immigration measures though, will not make Europe safer.
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17 March Mar 2016 1600 17 March 2016 This is why Blu destroyed their murals
Blu has destroyed their murals in Bologna to protest against the exhibition at Palazzo Pepoli. Many artists and citizens are supporting this choice with an event on Facebook entitled "I do not participate", and the Twitter hashtag #mementomuri, in order to boycott the inauguration. "For the first time, the destruction of a piece by its artist has become more important than its creation," says Sabina de Gregari, expert in Street Art.
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17 March Mar 2016 1508 17 March 2016 Federica Mogherini civil society engagement doctrine
Without the contribution of social players, the EU foreign policy will not be effective. The takeaways from the EU Top diplomat speech on Global Strategy for European Foreign and Security Policy.
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16 March Mar 2016 1033 16 March 2016 10 myths on migration
With the EU-Turkey migration deal set to go ahead in the next few days in Brussels, CONCORD Europe has released a report outlining the top 10 most commonly believed myths on migration and development.
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15 March Mar 2016 1703 15 March 2016 Sweep these people off the floor
Sevgi Akarçeşme, former editor in chief of Today’s Zaman, recalls the night when the police raided the building of the most important and independent opposition newspaper in Turkey. «What happened to journalists today» she warns « can happen to citizens tomorrow».
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8 March Mar 2016 1744 08 March 2016 #IWD2016
#IWD2016: 2015 saw a lot of progress for women's rights, but we cannot afford to be complacent. The march for International Women's Day in Brussels highlighted the many reasons why: from inequality, to gender-based violence and discrimination, we still have a long way to go before we achieve gender equality. 117 years, to be precise.
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7 March Mar 2016 1237 07 March 2016 TTIP is not expected to lead to a reducing levels of social protection, says a newly report
A 2016 study conducted by the World Trade Institute suggests that a comprehensive TTIP agreement will lead to a permanent increase in GDP levels for 27 Member States ranging from 0.3 to 1.6%. While regulatory cooperation can facilitate trade through lower transaction costs, which in terms of social impact may again result in income gains, income redistribution and labor reallocation