Roma community “Oscar” winner says: “I finally belong”
By Martin Banks A Romani-Bosnian artist who seeks to empower Roma communities through both her cultural and social work has won a top cultural prize.
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December 1, 2025 Germany readies massive defence plan to counter potential Russian threat
Until recently, the so-called Operation Plan Germany was classified. It is now clear that in the event of an armed conflict, Germany would serve as a key hub for NATO defence, in an approach reminiscent of the Cold War era.
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November 28, 2025 EU and others urged to use “leverage” to bring about “sustainable peace” to war-torn Sudan
By Martin Banks MEPs from across the political divide have adopted a strongly-worded joint motion for a resolution on the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.
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November 27, 2025 The challenges facing waste collection
By Martin Banks EU auditors say that many EU countries struggle to meet the targets for reusing and recycling municipal waste.
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November 27, 2025 EU renews call for ‘safe, full, and unhindered access for humanitarian organizations’ in Sudan
By Martin Banks MEPs have held an urgent debate with the EU Commission on the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.
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November 26, 2025 New EU humanitarian aid announced for Africa, including Sudan
By Martin Banks The European Commission has announced that it will provide €35m in humanitarian aid to war-torn Sudan.
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November 25, 2025 EU says “solid basis” is in sight for finding peace in Ukraine
By Martin Banks EU leaders say they have made “good progress” to find “a just and lasting peace” in Ukraine.
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November 24, 2025 EU and MEPs react to outcome of COP30 climate conference
By Martin Banks MEPs have given their reaction to the outcome of the COP30 summit in Brazil, which ended without a deal on cutting fossil fuels.
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November 23, 2025 American plan for Ukraine “needs more work”
By Martin Banks EU leaders say the U.S. plan to end the Ukraine war will “require additional work.”
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November 22, 2025 MEPs demand that “all those responsible” for Sudan tragedy and humanitarian crisis are held to account
By Martin Banks The unfolding humanitarian crisis in Sudan will come under the spotlight for MEPs when they meet in Strasbourg next week,.
