“We will have to be imaginative to overcome the three obstacles of the European treaties“, says Olivier De Schutter
(Agence Europe) Olivier De Schutter is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and extreme poverty. Ahead of the...
Press release: UN expert calls for an ambitious social Europe, says COVID must spark rethink
"The devastating impact of COVID-19 serves as a stark reminder that the European Union must put human lives over economic...
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Construction of a racetrack for international motorbike events is under way in Indonesia. The government wants the coastal area of...
Poverty is a violation of human rights
"To combat social exclusion, we should create an inclusive society, recognizing the potential of each individual and nurturing diversity"
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