China: 'Vocational training' programmes for Tibetans carry risk of forced labour
“Hundreds of thousands of Tibetans have reportedly been ‘transferred’ from their traditional rural lives to…
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Von der Leyen’s Israel comments provoke Palestinian ire – POLITICO
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come under attack from Palestine, after praising…
Dangerous and dirty – but cheap – used cars exported from the US and Europe are filling roads in Africa
The typical car will go for its last drive sometime between its 10th and 15th…
The Commission updates its list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions to strengthen the international fight against financial crime
The European Commission has today updated its list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies…
Russian spies targeted French MPs despite clampdown after Ukraine war – POLITICO
PARIS — French politicians continue to be a prime target of Russian espionage efforts despite…
Slavery’s historical link to marriage is still at play in some African societies
Governments and religious institutions regulate marriage. Such regulations are heavily laden with specific moral ideas…
European Commission sets up central contact point on EU sanctions for foreign authorities and operators
EU sanctions only apply within EU jurisdiction and EU nationals. However, in recent months the Commission has received…
UK denies claim its Sudan evacuation hampered German efforts – POLITICO
LONDON — Foreign Secretary James Cleverly rejected claims the U.K’s evacuation of its diplomats from…
Tussle over artificial football pitches comes to a head(er)
Brussels wants to ban artificial grass sports pitches made from recycled tires — but footballers…
France backs Spain’s plea for EU crisis funds as drought hits farmers – POLITICO
France will support Spain’s request for EU emergency funds to help farmers hit by extreme…