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S&Ds: US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights is unacceptable, illegal and shameful

The S&D Group protests against the latest tweet by U.S. president Donald Trump promising the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. “President Trump...

Iran to stop criminalising the work of women’s rights defenders

MEPs deplore human rights violations and all forms of political repression in Iran. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution taking stock of...

A net decrease in Asylum seekers numbers in 2018

In 2018, 580 800 first-time asylum seekers applied for international protection in the Member States of the European Union (EU), down by 11% compared...

EU and Qatar reach aviation agreement

The European Commission and the State of Qatar initialled today an aviation agreement, the first such agreement between the EU and a partner from...

EU announces over €161.5 million for Yemen crisis

As millions of people continue to suffer in Yemen, the European Commission has announced its intention to provide €161.5 million in humanitarian aid for...

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