As of today, 6 September, a new report is available on how European banks book part of their profits in tax havens to avoid paying taxes: according to the report by the EU Tax Observatory, 20 billion euros, or 14 percent of the banks’ total profits, are booked in tax havens per year. These figures […]
Afghanistan: Europe must offer protection to locally employed civilians of EU missions
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has also put the local personnel of EU missions in the country at imminent risk. At least 600 local staff and their close family members of the EU Police Mission (EUPOL), the EU Delegation and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) are at risk. While EUPOL has […]
Europe Calling “Locally Employed Civilians in Afghanistan – How can we save those in need of protection now?” – Thu, 19 Aug, 7pm
Recording here: By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends, dear interested, The situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate. With the capture of the capital Kabul, the Taliban have brought large parts of the country under their control. Especially those people who are committed to the […]
Environmental rule of law needed to protect the Elbe
The Czech Republic and Germany have concluded an intergovernmental agreement on the navigability of the Elbe. The expansion of the Elbe is to ensure navigation on 340 days a year from 2030. Germany wants to ensure a navigable depth of 140 cm, the Czech Republic 230 cm. To achieve this, dams would have to be […]
The EU is getting an Anti-Money Laundering Authority! EU Commission plans big move with new legislative package
After numerous major money laundering scandals, now comes the EU proposal for a joint fight against money laundering throughout Europe, including an Anti-Money Laundering Authority! We have received internal documents from the European Commission on its planned legislative package against money laundering and terrorist financing. According to these documents, the legislative package comprises four proposals: […]
Hungary/Von der Leyen: Move from talk to action! The attacks on the rule of law must not remain without consequences
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today (Wednesday, 7.7.2021) sharply criticised the repeated attacks on the rule of law in Hungary in the session of the European Parliament. Sven Giegold, spokesperson for the German Greens in the European Parliament, said: “It is good that von der Leyen wants to take action against the dismantling […]