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Sixty countries to shut down global trade in torture tools

The Alliance for Torture-Free Trade has announced plans to step up the pace of its efforts and work towards a United Nations instrument (such...

MEPs cut support for Turkey by €70m

Budget Committee MEPs on Tuesday agreed to cancel €70 million in pre-accession funds earmarked for Turkey, as conditions to improve the rule of law...

The fate of customs duties after Brexit

The European Commission on September 24 announced its decision to send a Reasoned Opinion to the United Kingdom because of its failure to make...

Hong Kong bans pro-independence party

A pro-independence political party in Hong Kong has been officially banned by the government. The controversial decision was taken by Hong Kong's secretary for...

European Parliament to host the 10th Asia-Europe parliamentary meeting

The impact of climate change on migration, the economy and security will top the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP) meeting, taking place 27-28 September. MEPs and...

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