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European Union

Building a fairer, healthier world – where nobody is left outside

Today we celebrate World Health Day 2021, with its motto “Building a fairer, healthier world“, during an ongoing global pandemic. COVID-19 has severely impacted the health, lives and livelihoods of many millions of people worldwide. Marginalised groups such as people experiencing...

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China

China's Liang Hui 2021: ‘Doubling Down and Moving Ahead’

As is the case every year, this year’s Liang Hui – ‘Two Sessions’ – of the Chinese legislatures – serves as a vehicle for promoting the Government’s achievements and unveiling a range of new announcements. It provides an opportunity to analyse how the Government perceives...

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European Union

Postcard from Strasbourg by Richard Steel

Cher Grégoire, The week kicked off with a star-studded celebration of International Women’s Day, with US VP Kamala Harris and New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern beamed into the near-empty hemicycle to deliver messages of hope and inspiration. At least Ursula von der Leyen was there in the flesh,...

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European Union

European Parliament seeks to hold firms liable for value chain abuses

This week, the European Parliament has passed a non-binding report calling on the European Commission to “urgently adopt” a new law to hold companies accountable for human rights and environmental abuses across their value chains. The report calls for fines and sanctions for those...

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