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Democratic control: Parliament’s powers of investigation

Parliament is not just there to amend and approve new laws, but also to scrutinise the EU institutions. One of the tools at its disposal are committees that investigate specific issues. In recent months committees have been set up to look into...

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Boko Haram violence in Lake Chad region leaves children displaced and trapped

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“My family had a good life in Malam Fatori. My father was selling camels to rich people. We never lacked...

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Increasingly complex armed conflicts have dire impact on children – UN envoy

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On 5 August 2016 in Aleppo, Syria, a child with spinal muscular atrophy who needs special medical...

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UNESCO Director-General welcomes opening of trial on the destruction of heritage in Timbuktu

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BandarinTimbuktu, Mali

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