Following the gradual relaxation of emergency measures in EU+ countries,1 in June about half as many applications for international protection were lodged compared to the months immediately prior to the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe.The impact of emergen… read more
On 29 June 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/898[1]. The Council Decision adds eleven persons to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074. The Candid… read more
Political participation in our modern democracies helps ensure that policies and measures necessary to implement human rights commitments enjoy the support of society. But findings of FRA’s recent Fundamental Rights Survey signal a lack of political pa… read more
11/08/2020 – 23:35 News stories The aspirations of young people around the world need to be at the core of our political, social and economic development debate. Protecting and fighting for youths’ equal rights, particularly in developing regions, con… read more
On 9 August, Presidential elections took place in the Republic of Belarus. The EU has been following the developments leading to the presidential elections closely. During the electoral campaign, the people of Belarus have demonstrated the desire for … read more