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French Leaders Declare U.S. « Woke » Movement a Threat
February 16, 2021
The U.S. movements of woke leftism and cancel culture have french Politicians, prominent intellectuals, and academics voicing concerns, warning that American ideas on race, gender, and post-colonialism are undermining French society and are an attack on French heritage.
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EU’s Borrell: Corruption Hampers Ukraine’s Reform Process
February 16, 2021
According to a speech of High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, the European Union believes that the reform process in Ukraine continues to be hampered by widespread corruption, calling on Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau to be fully independent as well as reassuring the country that they have the EU’s political, technical, and financial support.
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Sidley: Rise of ESG Due Diligence in Europe
February 15, 2021
As the European Commission plans to propose new legislation introducing mandatory human rights due diligence for EU companies continues, the European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs has published a draft report revealing more of what will be required by EU companies.
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Free Speech Debate after French Teen's Anti-Muslim Post Sparks Death Threats, Arrests
February 10, 2021
French police arrested five people in connection with death threats made against a teenager for her online video messages against Islam, which has sparked a debate over freedom of speech in the country.
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Laschet : Navalny Affair Not Grounds to Cancel Nord Stream Pipeline
February 10, 2021
Despite growing pressure from German Greens, the United States and much of Europe, the Christian Democratic Union’s new chief Armin Laschet maintains the arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany is not grounds to cancel the Nord Stream Pipeline.