Council of Europe Report Says Democracy Is in Distress
The report encourages Member States to use existing and future Council of Europe mechanisms to address many of the challenges. The Secretary General of the 47-nation Council of Europe, Marija…
How Europe Plans to Use Video Conferencing in Judicial Proceedings
Recent developments in digital justice appear as real opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of justice. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 health crisis, the courts have had to…
Russia Attacks Anti-Corruption Foundation of Alexei Navalny
The draconian action against Navalny has been taken despite a slew of sanctions and censure statements by the U.S. and European leaders against Russia. By Rakesh Raman The Anti-Corruption Foundation…
IQAir Study Reveals the Cost of Air Pollution in 2020
IQAir Study Reveals the Cost of Air Pollution in 2020 Although early 2020 lockdowns for Covid-19 slowed global air pollution by reducing travel and associated pollutants, the impact was brief.…
Provisional Agreement on the European Climate Law
In addition to the 2050 climate neutrality target, the deal strengthens the European framework for climate action. The European Commission has welcomed provisional agreement between the co-legislators on the European…
European Parliament Supports EU Covid-19 Certificate
The European Parliament supports use of the certificates for 12 months. The EU Member States have imposed travel restrictions in order to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. The European Parliament (EP)…