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Georgia Reintroduces ‘Russian-Inspired’ Foreign Influence Bill, Sparking Protests
If enacted, the law would require organizations that accept funding from overseas to register as ‘foreign agents’ or face financial penalties.
EU Poised to Enact Major Plan to Counter Climate Change Amid Farmers’ Protests
The main provisions of the new Nature Restoration law include preventing carbon emissions from soils and rewetting previously drained peatlands.
Belgian Farmers Renew Protests as EU Agriculture Ministers Meet
Demonstrations erupt for second time in a month in Brussels as officials scramble to contain Western Europe’s escalating agricultural crisis.
Tractors Converge on Athens as Greek Farmers Join Burgeoning Protest Movement
Polish farmers are also ramping up protests against the influx of duty-free grain imported from neighboring Ukraine.
Spanish Farmers Block Roads Nationwide as Europe Protests Gather Steam
Action in Spain follows similar moves by farmers in Germany, France, and Belgium.
Tractors Block Access in Belgium to Key North Sea Port as Farmers’ Protests Spread
Following similar actions in France and Germany, farmers take to the streets in Belgium to protest against unpopular EU policies.
EU Passes Resolution Condemning CCP’s Persecution of Falun Gong, Calls for Sanctions
‘He has not committed any crime. He is innocent. And the only reason why he is arrested is that he is practicing Falun Gong.’
Niger Withdraws From Military Cooperation Pact With EU 4 Months After Coup
Move is announced on same day that high-level Russian delegation visits Niamey for talks with country’s new leadership.
A Wicked Turn in Ankara
With Turkey officially siding with Hamas and against Israel, the East–West division widens and deepens.
