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ECR Conference on the Freedom of the Press

The ECR Party’s upcoming: "Conference on the Freedom of the Press" on Wednesday, January 10th, aims to discuss solutions where the rampant spread of false information, propaganda and censorship is hindering the capacity of EU citizens and policymakers to take relevant action.

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🟨 Latest News

Turkey to block UK minehunter ships intended for Ukraine
Turkey said on Tuesday (2 January) it would not allow two minehunter ships donated to Ukraine by Britain to transit its waters en route to the Black Sea since it would violate an international pact concerning wartime passage of the straits.

‘Hawkish’ China military squeeze on Taiwan likely after 13 January election
The arms race across the Taiwan Strait and Chinese military pressure against the island Beijing claims as its "sacred" territory is unlikely to end no matter who wins Taiwan's closely watched elections.

Russia launched 500 missiles and drones at Ukraine in three days: Zelenskyy
Russia pounded Ukraine's two biggest cities on Tuesday (2 January) in a new wave of heavy air strikes that killed at least five civilians and prompted calls for the West to quickly provide more military assistance.

EU urges respect for Somalia sovereignty after Ethiopia deal
The European Union on Tuesday (2 January) insisted Somalia's sovereignty should be respected after Ethiopia signed a controversial deal with breakaway Somaliland.

2024 lookahead: Climate target for 2040 will be EU Commission’s ‘legacy’, activists say
The European Commission is expected to table its proposed climate target for 2040 on 6 February, in what many see as the current administration's legacy for the new team that will be appointed to lead the Brussels-based executive after the June EU elections.

🟦 Daily Update

Runway safety concerns in focus as Japan probes Tokyo crash
Killing of Hamas deputy leader in Beirut raises risk of Gaza war spreading
Editor’s take: If you want peace…
WHO pandemic accord under disinformation attacks in Slovakia
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, five dead
Morocco intercepts over 1,100 migrants near Spanish exclaves
Japan quake: Rescuers rush to reach survivors
German liberals narrowly vote to stay in Scholz’s fractious coalition
2023 in EU agri policy: A year of jams and roadblocks
Russian drones hit sites linked to Ukrainian nationalists
Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents rush to evacuate coast
Israel army warns Gaza war will continue throughout 2024
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of early New Year’s Day attacks
Macron expresses concern over European elections in New Year speech
EU visa-free travel for Kosovo enters into force
World welcomes 2024 with New Year’s fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
London’s Big Ben marks 100 years of New Year ‘bongs’ on BBC radio
Thousands of Serbians protest alleged electoral fraud
Spanish Presidency hammers out Schengen enlargement with Bulgaria and Romania
Europe-bound diesel, jet fuel cargoes divert from Red Sea
Poland says Russian rocket entered its airspace, summons diplomat
Students set up 24-hour blockade in Belgrade over vote results
Russia’s air assault on Ukraine draws criticism at UN Security Council meeting
Dutch hospital info chief as medical chatbot is rolled out: Let’s not regulate AI to death
Bulgaria is facing lawsuits because of the pandemic

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