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European Commission policy priorities

This overview by Open Access Government examines the priorities of three departments within the European Commission. It covers topics such as tech sovereignty, security and democracy, social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness, as well as the cohesion and reforms portfolios.

UK and Luxembourg Ministers meet to strengthen bilateral relations

To strengthen bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Luxembourg, Minister Docherty recently held a meeting with Minister Asselborn, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg.

Ensuring the digital futures of the UK’s local authorities

Joanne Green, Head of Public Sector at Neos Networks, outlines how local authorities can harness smart technologies and digital tools to drive infrastructural, social and economic improvements across their local areas.

Minister highlights UK’s disability action at UN conference in New York

On the opening day of COSP16, the Minister delivered a significant address to highlight UKs disability action at UN conference in New York.

New UK and Switzerland agreement will allow professional qualifications to be recognised

This significant accord serves to officially recognise and validate professional qualifications obtained in the United Kingdom within the borders of Switzerland.

UK funding to Ukraine: £16 Million aid package pledged by government

In a significant move, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has pledged £16 million as part of its UK funding to Ukraine...

Changes to the Public Order Act would amount to “draconian” restrictions on the right to protest

With quiet changes to the Public Order Act, the UK government has granted more power to the police to impose restrictions on or prohibit protests which cause ‘anything more than minor’.

UK increases funding to Ukraine through the International Atomic Energy Agency

The UK is increasing funding to Ukraine through an extra £750,000 to support the Ukrainian government in matters of nuclear safety. Find exclusive comments from the ground in Ukraine below.

European integration and the single market perspectives

Prof Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, outlines the challenges and perspectives around European integration and the single market.

The UK and US economic alliance to be safeguarded for British prosperity

As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak travels to Washington DC, he will tell US lawmakers and entrepreneurs that the UK and US economic alliance and defence cooperation must be a top priority for the economy of both countries.

Can social dialogue identify answers to the challenges of our time?

Pekka Ristelä, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on Strengthening social dialogue and Member, argues that social dialogue is vital to identifying answers to the challenges of our time.

Ukrainian dam destroyed in explosions, Kyiv holds Russia responsible

In a major incident, a Ukrainian dam located in the east of the country has been destroyed, resulting in widespread devastation, raising fears for the safeguarding of the close-by Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

Is the U.S. government doing enough to protect children online?

Dan Frechtling, Data Security Thought Leader, discusses the U.S. government's measures to protect children online and whether we should be doing more.

UK government must address excess weight problem

Katharine Jenner, Director of the Obesity Health Alliance, explains why the future leaders of the UK Government must commit to addressing the high levels of excess weight in the UK population.

Breach of universal human rights: Uganda’s anti-homosexuality act

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has approved the enactment of an extremely strict anti-homosexuality act, which has garnered extensive criticism both in Uganda and globally for its alleged violation of universal human rights.

Governments accelerate e-visa drive to enrich their local economy

The pandemic's impact on international tourism has spurred the growth of e-visa systems so much that the market will grow by 11.3%

England aims to ban retailers from giving children free vapes

In an effort to address a legal loophole, government ministers have announced measures to prevent retailers from offering complimentary samples of free vapes to children.

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