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euobserver.com | Nikolaj Nielsen
The victims of mercenary spyware were not allowed to give testimony in the European Parliament's civil liberties committee this week, due to wider objections from centre-right lawmakers. At the hearing on Tuesday (13 May) instead only photos of the victims were on display — spanning Italian journalists to others working for migrant and asylum rights. Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week. Already a member? Login
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euobserver.com | Nikolaj Nielsen
The European Commission is breathing life into an equality bill previously sent to the scrap pile of doomed legislation. Hadja Lahbib, the EU commissioner for equality, said her services are still working on the ... To read this story, log in or subscribeEnjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week. Become a memberAlready a member? Login
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euobserver.com | Nikolaj Nielsen
The European Commission continues to defend Tunisia as safe for prospective Tunisians wanting international protection in Europe. Michael Shotter, a senior European Commission official, told the European Parliament's civil liberties committee on Monday (12 May) that the country was deemed safe due, in part, to the fact that few Tunisians are granted asylum in ... Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
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euobserver.com | Nikolaj Nielsen
The current state of human rights in Europe is the worst ever witnessed by Michael O'Flaherty — the commissioner for human rights at the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe. "What's new, and which makes things all the more disturbing is the extent to which people in power are willing to distance themselves from human rights obligations," he said, in a 30-minute... Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
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euobserver.com | Nikolaj Nielsen
The European Commission is being duped by the Greek government when it comes to its rule-of-law reports, says Human Rights Watch. Eva Cossé, a senior researcher at the NGO, says the European Commission is "likely ... To read this story, log in or subscribeEnjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week. Become a memberAlready a member? Login
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