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CoE Official Demands Independence for Public Broadcasting
July 14, 2017
A report from the Council of Europe's (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks warns of threats to public broadcasting across Europe and calls on countries to ensure that public broadcasters maintain independence from governments, avoid "politicization," and receive a "sustainable funding" stream.
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Body Investigates PACE Corruption Claims
July 14, 2017
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) recently established an "independent external investigation body" to determine the veracity of corruption allegations against members and former members of the organization.
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EEA Study Calls for Major Increase in "Climate Finance"
July 14, 2017
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released a study analyzing the climate finance plans of all 33 member states and arguing that most national governments are failing to plan for the transition to a “low-carbon, climate-resilient economy” by directing sufficient investments toward environmentally friendly development.
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Reports Evaluate National Implementation of EU Law
July 14, 2017
In two recently released reports, the European Commission warned of increases in the incorrect application of EU legislation by national governments and ranked countries regarding their compliance with and implementation of "single market" rules.
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NGOs Urge EU Action Against Poland in Asylum Rejections
July 14, 2017
Three prominent human rights groups have argued that the EU should "hold Poland accountable" for the decision of Polish border guards to turn away asylum seekers in apparent violation of a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.
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