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Italian elections: a litmus test for anti-racism in Europe

The electoral success of parties promoting xenophobia and racism in the Italian election reflects European Union trends. Our response should live up to our...

Forced sterilisation of women in Europe

Between 2010 and 2013, Spanish judges ordered some 400 women to undergo an irreversible sterilisation procedure, arguing it was in their best interests. As reported...

New report on the feminisation of poverty in Europe

On the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) presented the new report titled “Gender and Poverty in...

MEPs tackle hate speech, uphold fundamental rights

Members of the European Parliament on March 1 condemned the normalisation of hate speech sponsored by authorities, political parties and political leaders. A non-legislative resolution,...

Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation

To mark International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the European Parliament adopted a resolution on February 7 calling on the...

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Growing concerns over fate of unaccompanied child migrants

The number of unaccompanied children arriving in northern Italy’s...

Lithuania takes over Presidency of CoE’s Committee of Ministers

Lithuania has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of...

European Parliament candidates urged to put democratic values at the top of the agenda

Nobel Peace Laureates along with political and civic leaders...

European Council bans Russia-associated media outlets for spreading disinformation

The Council has decided to suspend the broadcasting activities...

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