Trump ally and tech billionaire Peter Thiel brings Antichrist warning to Paris – POLITICO

The presentation sheds light on the ideology of one of the most influential figures in the United States given his role at the vanguard of Silicon Valley’s ideological shift toward an ideology blending Christian conservatism with a radical libertarianism. Thiel was invited by philosopher and academy member Chantal Delsol. According to the presentation notes seen […]

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Peer Review: Equal access to goods and services for persons with disabilities through reasonable accommodation and accessibility measures

On 19-20 January 2026, a Social Protection Committee Peer Review on Equal Access to goods and services for persons with disabilities through reasonable accommodation and accessibility measures was held in Berlin. It was proposed by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Peer countries that joined the review were: Belgium Spain Hungary Slovenia […]

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Agueda signs cooperation protocol for rehabilitation and enhancement of the Alfusqueiro River

On 19 December, the municipality of Águeda and the Portuguese environment agency (APA) formally signed a technical and financial cooperation protocol for the implementation of the project ‘Rehabilitation and Enhancement of the Alfusqueiro River – River Park’. This initiative is part of the national programme ‘Água que nos Une / ProRrios 2030’. The project will […]

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EU endorses landmark Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change

This Declaration was launched during COP30 by the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, established by UNESCO, the Government of Brazil and the UN.  It establishes shared international commitments to address information integrity on climate change and promote accurate, evidence-based information on climate issues.  This endorsement comes at a time when the information […]

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Commission delivers €171 million support package for infrastructure and businesses in the Western Balkans

The European Commission has announced a €171 million of support to boost infrastructure development and private sector growth across Western Balkans partners. The new support package includes an investment contribution package from different EU funding sources: contributions from the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) for a project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, contributions from WBIF […]

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Peer Review: Improving coverage of long-term care in Greece: addressing regional disparities and expanding care services

On 27-28 January 2026, a Social Protection Committee Peer Review on Improving coverage of long-term care in Greece: addressing regional disparities and expanding care services took place in Athens. The peer review was hosted by the Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs and brought together peer country representatives,  alongside the European Commission and […]

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