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Standing Against Violence: Protecting Women’s Rights as Human Rights
The Global Banker Magazine As the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women approaches, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President have reinforced their commitment to combat all forms of violence inflicted upon women and girls. In a recent statement, they underlined the necessity of protecting women’s rights, highlighting the devastating impact of…
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Concerns Raised Over Proposed European Forest Monitoring System
The Global Banker Magazine The Swedish Forest Industries Federation, supporting the European Commission’s aspiration to enhance the availability of forest data within the EU, has expressed its apprehensions regarding the recently presented proposal of a new monitoring system for the Union’s forests. While the intention to improve knowledge about Europe’s forests and facilitate access to…
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Trends in Asylum Applications in EU Countries: August 2023
The Global Banker Magazine In August 2023, the number of first-time asylum applicants in EU countries saw a significant increase compared to the previous year. According to Eurostat, 91,735 non-EU citizens sought international protection, marking a 19% rise from August 2022. Meanwhile, subsequent applicants decreased by 8% to 5,660. Syrian nationals retained their position as…
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The Silent Genocide: Sudan’s Unspoken Crisis
The Global Banker Magazine The conflict in Sudan has reached a critical point, with the international community accused of turning a blind eye to the magnitude of the atrocities taking place. While countless innocent lives are being lost on a daily basis, the world remains largely indifferent and silent about this crisis. This blog post…
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Unveiling the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on EU Population Dynamics
The Global Banker Magazine As the world navigated the challenging landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic between January 2021 and January 2022, the European Union’s population experienced a notable decline of 265,257 individuals. This decrease can be attributed to various factors, including natural population changes such as a higher number of deaths than births, as well…
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Canada Lifts Sanctions on International Businessman Oleg Boyko
The Global Banker Magazine Canada has officially lifted sanctions against international businessman Oleg Boyko, marking a notable change in its approach towards individuals previously included in the list of those facing sanctions in connection with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision, which followed recommendations from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, has resulted in…
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