[Editorial] Editor’s weekly digest: Non-decisions, non-apologies, non-solutions
All the EU stories you should not have missed this week.
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Month: October 2022
EDPS on AI Convention: stronger protection of fundamental rights is necessary
In its Opinion published on 13 October 2022, the EDPS welcomes the opening of negotiations for a Council of Europe convention on artificial intelligence, human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Convention). The EDPS considers the Convention as an important opportunity to complement the European Commission’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act by strengthening the protection of individuals’ fundamental rights, such as […]
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EU funds 49 space research projects with almost €200 million
This week the Commission announced the results of 2021–2022 space-related calls for proposals under Horizon Europe. Close to €200 million will support 49 space research projects implemented by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the EU Space Programme Agency (EUSPA). The selected projects will foster competitiveness and technological non-dependency of the EU space sector, while […]
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UNICEF and EASPD to provide emergency early childhood development support response to displaced Ukrainian families
In response to the growing number of refugee families fleeing war in Ukraine, UNICEF and the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) have launched a partnership project, which will create new services for displaced Ukrainian families with young children hosted in Bulgaria, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. The partnership will focus on support for young […]
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Ukraine: EU provides winter support and boosts humanitarian aid by €175 million
The European Commission will provide new emergency shelter and winterised facilities to Ukraine, as Russia’s war continues to destroy civilian infrastructure. Furthermore, the Commission will provide an additional €175 million in humanitarian assistance to support those most in need in Ukraine and Moldova. The announcement comes as Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, visited Ukraine yesterday to […]
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‘I’m not sure I would’ve voted’: Vote from Abroad helps Americans in Paris register for midterms
Turnout for US elections among overseas voters tends to be very low compared to turnout among their stateside counterparts. US voter registration group Vote from Abroad has been trying to change this ahead of the upcoming midterms by holding events like the one that took place at Paris’s Cité Universitaire on Thursday.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan: World’s municipal leaders plan to create 50 million ‘green good jobs’
FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman interviewed London Mayor Sadiq Khan in Buenos Aires, where he is chairing the C40 World Mayors Summit. The conference is focused on finding concrete, local solutions for the fight against climate change. The London mayor said he aims to keep alive the 2015 Paris agreement target of limiting global temperature rise to […]
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Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva: ‘We are working on a possible international tribunal for Putin’s crimes’
Ukrainian member of parliament Maria Mezentseva is part of a working group, created by President Volodymyr Zelensky, tasked with campaigning for a special international tribunal to prosecute the crime of “aggression” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She joins FRANCE 24 from Kharkiv, the Ukraine’s second largest city.
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Zelensky says Russia launched 36 rockets in ‘massive attack’ on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday Russia carried out a “massive attack” on Ukraine overnight, following reported strikes on critical infrastructure across the country. Several regions also reported strikes on energy facilities, while missiles were shot down in others. Read about the day’s developments as they unfolded on FRANCE 24’s liveblog. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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Why Macron sees an ally in Rome-based Catholic charity
French President Emmanuel Macron will be in Rome on Sunday for the start of a three-day interreligious summit hosted by the Community of Sant’Egidio, a Catholic charity close to Pope Francis that is known for its efforts to foster peace and interfaith dialogue, most notably in Africa.
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