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Brexit: Parliament to set out its vision for future EU-UK relations

An association agreement between the EU and the UK could provide an appropriate framework for the future relationship, says a draft resolution endorsed by the Conference of Presidents (EP President and political group leaders). This relationship could...

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Funding of European political parties: revised rules get Council approval

On 7 March 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed an agreement reached with the European Parliament on a targeted revision of the rules for the funding of European political parties. This paves the way for the final adoption of the new rules by the Council,...

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International Women’s Day: The ‘time is now’ to transform global push for women’s rights into action – UN

Women in Brazil march for women's rights.

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Funding urgently needed to support hungry refugees in Ethiopia

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, are appealing for US$80 million to provide food assistance to refugees in Ethiopia.

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