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PTM Delegation briefs European Parliament on human rights violations again
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A delegation from the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Germany chapter met with several members of the European Parliament in Brussels to discuss the ongoing human rights violations allegedly committed by Pakistan's military and security agencies against the Pashtun population.
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Global voices call for urgent action to safeguard women and children in Pa
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The event, organised by International Support for Human Rights in collaboration with Italia Che Cambia, was attended by Anna Maria Cisint, Member of the European Parliament; Erik Selle, Leader of the Christian Conservative Party in Norway; Fabia Cestelli of Italia Che Cambia; as well as sena
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Geneva: European lawmakers, experts call to suspend Pakistan's GSP+ over h
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Delivering the keynote address, European Parliament Member Barbara Bonte warned that the EU's economic incentives had unintentionally strengthened radical religious education in Pakistan. She argued that education, which should serve as the foundation of any society, has been undermined by t
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Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Europe to deliver aid to Gaza
Updated : 9 months ago IST
On Saturday, 18 boats carrying aid set sail from Sicily, with four Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) also on board, joining other vessels that had departed from Greece, Spain, and Tunisia in late August.
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EU delays vote on 2040 climate emissions target, officials say
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The EU postponed its decision on the controversial 2040 climate target, citing member states' need for more time. The proposal aims for a 90% emissions cut by 2040 and includes discussions on carbon credits. Critics warn it could harm industry and delay effective domestic climate action.
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EU tech commissioner Virkkunen vows to fight "unfounded claims" amid US ta
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Several Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) expressed dissatisfaction over the silence, with Spanish MEP Laura Ballarin (S&D) stating that Virkkunen "has been too silent for too long on this matter," according to Euro News. She said the EU must "step up and [...] speak out loud the lan
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EAM Jaishankar meets European Parliament President Roberta Metsola; discus
Updated : 1 year ago IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar met the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed cooperation between India and the European Union (EU) on several fronts such as trade, technology and security.
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European Union looking forward to trade deal with India: VP, European Parl
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Christel Schaldemose, the Vice-President of the European Parliament, in charge of Asia, on Thursday, expressed optimism about the finalisation of an impending trade deal between the EU and India.
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"Terror aid must end": Ravi Shankar Prasad asks EU to hold Pakistan accoun
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad led an all-party delegation in Brussels and urged the EU to hold Pakistan accountable for terrorism. He praised the European Parliament Vice-President's support for India and said they discussed the need to attach consequences to Pakistan's actions through reduced
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All-party delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad meets EU Vice-President to
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
An all-party Indian delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad met EU Vice-President Christel Schaldemose to strengthen ties and discuss terrorism. They condemned the Pahalgam attack and highlighted Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism, reaffirming India's zero-tolerance stance. Read More
"Unanimity in support for action against terrorism": Ravi Shankar Prasad i
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"There was unanimity in support for action against terrorism, and they were the first to convey solidarity to India," said Ravi Shankar Prasad. "India is a stabilising country, a big country, a democratic country, and there has to be a collective resolve in the fight against terrorism, fo
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All-party delegation interacts with members of European Parliament
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Member of the European Parliament & Chair of the Delegation for relations with India, Angelika Niebler told ANI, "I'm highly appreciative of the Indian delegation coming and explaining their views and sharing their thoughts with us. We have a common interest in fighting against te
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