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Mediterranean’s hidden forests under siege by tourism
Tourism is severely damaging posidonia meadows across the Mediterranean, vital carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots. Weak enforcement, inconsistent laws, and uncontrolled anchoring threaten their survival, despite limited restoration and protection efforts.
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Austrian bank governor urges leaders to rethink opposition to Mercosur trade pact
Austria’s central bank governor has urged his government to row back on its opposition to the EU’s trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, warning that the economic ‘opportunity’ of increased exports is too big to ignore. Read on »
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What does it really mean to be a rainbow family in the European Union? In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Evi Kiorri explores the promise and the shortcomings of the European Certificate of Parenthood, a regulation meant to ensure that parenthood rights are recognised across all 27 EU countries. Read on »
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Lithuanian far right party considers joining Patriots for Europe group
The Lithuanian party’s possible move into Patriots for Europe follows a court conviction of its leader for inciting hatred against Jews and downplaying the Holocaust.Read on »
Mediterranean’s hidden forests under siege by tourismFeature
Tourism is severely damaging posidonia meadows across the Mediterranean, vital carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots. Weak enforcement, inconsistent laws, and uncontrolled anchoring threaten their survival, despite limited restoration and protection efforts.Read on »
The rise of digital child soldiersOpinion
Today, a new generation of children is being drawn into warfare in a different way. Not through the barrel of a gun, but through the glow of a screen – existing child protection frameworks are ill equipped to handle this.Read on »
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