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EP Committee Approves Ban on ‘Hate Speech’ in Online Videos
April 26, 2017
The European Parliament’s (EP) culture committee has approved a legislative proposal that could require online social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to remove video content deemed to contain “hate speech” that could offend viewers or encourage violence.
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Hungarian President Hardens Stance on EU Migrant Quotas
April 19, 2017
The Times reports that Hungarian President Viktor Orbán has insisted that his country would not “yield an inch” on its refusal to accept the EU’s migrant quotas despite threats that the country would face “legal action” if it did not comply.
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Czech Government Intends to Resist EU on Migrant Quotas
April 19, 2017
Despite EU demands that it accept a total of 1,600 migrants, the Czech government has announced that it will accept no more migrants because of difficulties in the vetting process even though the country may face EU fines of several million euros.
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CoE Commissioner Criticizes Ireland on Abortion Laws
April 19, 2017
The Council of Europe’s (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks has released a report calling on the government of Ireland to significantly expand abortion rights in order to protect human rights and reflect “changing social attitudes” in the country.
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EC Floats Prospect of UK Joining EEA During Transition
April 19, 2017
Politico reports that the European Commission (EC) is considering the possibility of a transition deal whereby the UK would join the European Economic Area (EEA) and remain a part of the EU’s single market while the bloc continues to work out its long-term relationship with the UK.
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