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Euroviews. Faced with the worsening climate crisis, agriculture investment is more important than ever ǀ View
As CTA enters the final year of its mandate, food systems and agriculture are once again under the spotlight as the climate emergency becomes increasingly urgent. At the same time, we begin the 10-year countdown to the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
USA
Euroviews. The Senate finally found its spine when it came to limiting Trump's war powers ǀ View
Thursday's vote to require the president to consult with Congress before further engaging in military actions against Iran was a welcome first step in the legislative branch's acceptance of its constitutional responsibilities.
Turkey
Euroviews. The “Buyukada 10” are falsely accused on terror charges. Justice in Turkey must prevail ǀ View
This week, I will be in Istanbul for the verdict in the case of Taner and the “Buyukada 10.” If found guilty of “membership of a terrorist organisation,” they could face up to 15 years behind bars.
Myanmar
Euroviews. Justice will be a long time coming for the Rohingya. But the latest ICJ ruling is a start ǀ View
While it is easy to be cynical about what the precedent-setting ICJ ruling will actually accomplish in practice, the ICJ court order reinforces the universality of human rights and the rule of law. International justice is a long game - and one that is just getting started in Myanmar.
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Euroviews. The broken airline delay compensation scheme needs fixing to benefit airlines and passengers ǀ View
The EU passenger compensation scheme is broken. The mechanics of the program are not working today for airlines or passengers. That is because there is no uniform arbiter for when passengers are due compensation, and no streamlined process for either passengers or airlines to settle up.
USA
Euroviews. The White House's never-Trumper problem is much bigger than Mitt Romney ǀ View
Few observers are surprised by Trump's fury at those who participated in the effort to oust him from office. Most, however, have failed to notice one of the biggest ironies of the Trump administration: It has repeatedly endorsed, hired and elevated critics and opponents.
Iran
Euroviews. The EU must stop giving Iran’s foreign minister a platform for disinformation ǀ View
Rather than continuing to invite Zarif for open-ended diplomatic talks, EU member states should begin to adopt strategies aligned with the US. His movements were severely limited during his last visits to the United Nations in New York, and in July he was made subject to US economic sanctions.
Moldova
Euroviews. Ion Chicu: Moldova in safe hands ǀ View
With pragmatism, competence and attention for long-term reforms and investments directed towards better living standard for every Moldovan, we can show that Moldova means business. I invite you to be not only a witness, but also a partner in our quest for positive transformation.
World News
Euroviews. Female genital mutilation is a chronic global problem. It demands a global response ǀ View
What would the global statistics look like if we were able to obtain reliable data on Female Genital Mutilation prevalence for each of the 90-plus countries where we are aware that FGM is present?
United Kingdom
Euroviews. Forget politics and bureaucracy. Having a stronger cultural indentity will unite the EU ǀ View
The current mobilisation of right-wing protests against the Establishment, against the bureaucracy of the EU, and against immigration and acceptance of war refugees in Europe, is fed by two interrelated sources: national identity and cultural identity.
World News
Euroviews. The language of fear used in media reports about the coronavirus is stoking prejudice ǀ View
The language to describe the virus is adding fuel to the fires of fear that are burning in countries with confirmed cases. Phrases such as “deadly virus,” “public health emergency” and “outbreak” mirror the scripts of disaster movies rather than real life.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. Why I’m excited to do business in Brexit Britain as an EU entrepreneur ǀ View
I personally think that the EU as a concept is generally a good thing. I understand there are frustrations with giving away power and potentially having less of a say in key issues, but I'm a believer in doing things together rather than as separate entities.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. Brexit will complicate tackling fraud across Europe – but maybe civil remedies hold the key ǀ View
As fraudsters’ numbers, capacity and sophistication apparently overtake those of investigating authorities, there is every reason to believe that civil remedies will increasingly become a focus for victims of fraud.