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Protesters in Georgia accuse government of rigging election results
The round-the-clock protests in Tbilisi follow the 26 October elections that kept the governing pro-Russian Georgian Dream party in power. Opponents say the vote was rigged and suspect neighbouring Russia of election interference.
Europe in Motion
UK reports highest growth rate in permanent migration to OECD area
In 2023, Britain was first in terms of the number of migrants that settled to the country permanently relative to its population. In terms of the total number of new arrivals in OECD countries, it was second only to the US.
Europe News
French farmers block Bordeaux port in fourth day of nationwide protest
Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural sector.
World News
Euroviews. Eastern Europe needs new defences against attacks on its democracies
From Warsaw to Tbilisi, ordinary citizens and forward-thinking leaders show that resilience is possible. If governments can muster the courage to support this democratic innovation, they may find that the best way to defend democracy is by empowering the people, Ieva Cesnulaityte writes.
Green News
COP29: EU commissioner rejects backtracking on climate deal
As negotiators await Azerbaijan’s proposal for a global agreement on climate finance, the EU holds firm on the need to move away from fossil fuels, but refuses to say how much it is prepared to help developing countries do the same.