EU Observer Chief: A Participatory Election Means Inclusion of All
The head of the European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission, Dr. Ivars Ijabs, has said, “A participatory election means the participation of everyone.” However, clarifying that holding or observing a referendum is outside the EU’s mandate, he made it clear that the EU will remain limited to observing parliamentary elections only.
Five Groups Write to EU Over Mob Violence Under Yunus Government
Following the political transition in Bangladesh in August 2024, five civil society organisations active at the European and international levels have sent a letter to the European Union (EU) expressing deep concern over the deterioration of human rights, the security situation, and democratic governance under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Bangladesh’s ILO Commitments and the Race to Secure EU Trade Access
Bangladesh has recently ratified important labour-standard conventions under the International Labour Organization — covering issues like workplace safety and protection against harassment. This signals Dhaka’s commitment to upholding international labour rights and improving working conditions in its garment industry.
Five European Organizations Call for Action Against Politically Motivated Trials in Bangladesh
Five international organizations in Europe have condemned the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal against Sheikh Hasina. The organizations have called for global action to stop politically motivated trials in Bangladesh.
Russia Accuses EU of Attempting to Sabotage Upcoming Putin-Trump Summit in Budapest
Russia has accused the European Union of taking deliberate steps to sabotage an upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, set to be held in Budapest, Hungary.
EU Leaders Should 'Sleep Well,' Not Fear Russia, Says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Western claims that Moscow poses a threat to NATO member states, labeling them a “nonsense mantra” repeated by European Union leaders. Speaking during his annual address at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin said such assertions were either rooted in incompetence or used deliberately to mislead the public.
Study Links Western Sanctions to Nearly 30–38 Million Deaths Worldwide
A new study has revealed that unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union over the past five decades have been linked to tens of millions of deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations.
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