Belarusian Opposition Receives 2020 Sakharov Prize
Belarus has been in the midst of a political crisis since the disputed presidential elections on 9 August. By RMN News Service European Parliament President David Sassoli presented the 2020…
Team Europe Contributes €500 Million to COVAX Initiative
This rapidly approved financing will support access to safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines in 92 low and middle-income countries. Fair and equitable access to a successful Covid-19 vaccine for people…
Germany Urged to Improve Government Transparency
Germany should set up stricter rules to better prevent conflicts of interest and improve government transparency, says a new report from the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption…
Covid Recovery Measures Must Help Tackle Climate Crisis: Survey
The survey shows how the Covid-19 crisis is influencing citizens’ perception of the climate emergency. Majority of Europeans say that Covid-19 economic recovery measures must help tackle climate crisis. The…
UN and the Netherlands Launch Initiative to Protect Journalists
UN Human Rights and UNESCO have joined forces with the Netherlands in a two-year initiative to promote press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide. On 10 December, Human Rights…
Chancellor Angela Merkel Urged to Protect the Union Budget
The letter says that governments and EU institutions have a responsibility to act to address the economic damage caused by Covid-19. A slew of human rights and civil society groups…