[Ticker] EU takes Malta to court over golden passports

The EU Commission said Thursday it would file a legal challenge against Malta for its golden passport program, which allows wealthy foreigners to buy citizenship, and access to the EU’s Schengen zone, for an investment of around €1m. Malta suspended it for Russians and Belarusians, but continues for all other nationalities. The commission argues that […]

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France to propose pension reform this year

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) French Minister of Labour Olivier Dussopt announced on Thursday the country is planning to draft new rules to reform the pension system this year. He noted that the government is planning to draft new rules by Christmas and added that negotiations with unions and political parties will start next month, according […]

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EC approves Italian aid scheme worth €700mn

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Commission approved Italy’s aid scheme worth 700 million euro to support businesses. The EC noted in a statement on Wednesday that the aid is approved under the Temporary Crisis Framework adopted earlier this year. Margrethe Vestager, European Commissioner for Competition, pointed out that the scheme “will ensure that sufficient […]

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The King’s Body – Ritual Aspects (2)

By prof. Maria Schnitter Abstract: This paper examines some specific ritual standards concerning Ruler’s body and their theological, cultural, historical and political reasons. It tracks the transition from pre-Christian to early Christian ritual and its subsequent development in the frames of various Christian systems of standards. The paper is also an attempt to use Kantorowicz’ […]

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