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Le premier ministre Michel Barnier a annoncé, le 9 octobre 2024 en séance publique au Sénat, la suppression du transfert obligatoire des compétences eau et assainissement aux communautés de communes initialement prévu le 1er janvier 2026. Cette décision, qui marque la fin d'un bras de fer de dix ans, va exposer des centaines de milliers de français à de graves risques sanitaires et environnementaux dans les prochaines années.

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Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

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On 15 and 16 October, the OSCE Secretariat with the support of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and other OSCE Field Operations in Central Asia organized an international seminar that initiated the establishment of the Association of Women in Border and Law Enforcement Agencies in Central Asia. The international seminar, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, builds on OSCE’s ongoing efforts to empower women officers and strengthen regional security.

The event brought together 30 representatives from the Ministries of Internal Affairs, State Committees of National Security, Border Guard Services, Police Services and Prosecutors Offices of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

The event’s main goal was to initiate the creation of the Regional Association of Women in Border and Law Enforcement Agencies in Central Asia. The Regional Association will promote gender equality and inclusivity in the security sector by encouraging greater participation of women. This strategy is designed to enhance the effectiveness of border and law enforcement agencies in detecting and preventing crimes, while also building public trust and contributing to the overall safety and security in the region.

”Our Programme Office has supported the creation of the Kyrgyz Association of Women in Security Sector since 2011. Bringing this concept to the regional level will not only increase cross-border co-operation and joint efforts towards a gender-sensitive security sector but will also foster trust and rapport from people in the region and ultimately lead to more safety and security,” emphasized Ambassador Alexey Rogov, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek.

Elmira Ashimbekovna Isakova, Deputy Head of Legal Support at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, stated that "This seminar is a unique platform for sharing experiences, ideas, and achievements among women who play key roles in maintaining law and order in Central Asia."

“In the OSCE, we understand the transformative impact this Association can have - not only in empowering women officers, but also in strengthening regional security,” emphasized Siv-Katrine Leirtroe, Head of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department’s Border Security and Management Unit.

Dr. Lara Scarpitta, OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender Issues, highlighted that “The underrepresentation of women not only hinders gender equality, but it also weakens security and stability for all. Promoting gender equality within border and law enforcement agencies allows to address the specific needs of women officers and of a large portion of our society. In these efforts, the OSCE remains a unique platform to promote regional approaches and networking opportunities for women to unite their voices.”

Participants elaborated on possible priorities and activities of the Regional Association, which will be shared with their national authorities for consideration and further action. They have also actively engaged in networking and knowledge-sharing, building connections with each other and the agencies they represented.

This event builds on the recommendations from the OSCE regional conference on Women's Participation in Law Enforcement in Central Asia and at the Annual Meeting of the OSCE Gender Equality Platform in Border Security and Management, which took place in 2023. The International  Seminar was organized as part of several extra-budgetary projects, including the Gender Issues Programme’s “WIN for Women and Men” project, the Conflict Prevention Centre’s “Support, capacity-building and awareness-raising for Security Sector Governance and Reform within the OSCE: Phase III” and the Transnational Threat Department’s Border Security and Management Unit’s programme.

La capitale économique du Cameroun fait face ces dernières semaines à un phénomène appelé localement "microbes", qui terrorise les population. Entre les attaques des membres de ces groupes de jeunes armés de machettes et de couteaux et la riposte des populations, les blessés se comptent par dizaines.

Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 21 - 24 October plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 21 - 24 October plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 21 - 24 October plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Zu den Ergebnissen der heutigen Sitzung des Rates der Europäischen Zentralbank (EZB) ein Statement von Marcel Fratzscher, Präsident des Deutschen Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin):

Die EZB ist dabei, ihren Fehler zu korrigieren und nun schneller und stärker als bisher die Zinsen zu senken. Die jüngste Zinssenkung ist richtig und notwendig, denn die Wirtschaft der Eurozone – und insbesondere in Deutschland – entwickelt sich schwächer als gedacht, eine wirkliche Erholung kommt nicht in Fahrt. 

Die Inflation ist stärker als erwartet gesunken und vor allem die schwache Kreditvergabe an Unternehmen und Bürger*innen bleibt eine Sorge. Steigende Löhne und höhere Kosten bei den Dienstleistungen dürften die Inflation temporär zwar wieder etwas erhöhen, das sollte die Zentralbank aber nicht von ihrem Zinssenkungspfad abbringen. 

Die Wirtschaft der Eurozone wird von der Zinssenkung profitieren, die Geldpolitik allein kann die Wirtschaft aber nicht auf Trab bringen. Sie braucht in der gesamten Währungsunion und vor allem in Deutschland dringend stärkere Unterstützung durch die Wirtschaftspolitik. Die Finanzpolitik tut auch in Deutschland zu wenig, um Unternehmen und Bürge*rinnen in dieser schwierigen Transformation finanziell stärker zu unterstützen. Dies bedeutet, dass es für die EZB mittelfristig schwieriger wird, ihr Mandat der Preisstabilität zu erfüllen. 

Wir müssen uns auf zwei weitere turbulente Jahre einstellen. Die wirtschaftlichen Risiken sind enorm – durch eine mögliche erneute Präsidentschaft Donald Trumps, geopolitische Konflikte und hohe Unsicherheit. Dadurch dürfte sich auch die Inflation sehr volatil verhalten. 

Die EZB muss schneller und flexibler werden, um auf wirtschaftliche Entwicklungen zu reagieren und ihrem Mandat der Preisstabilität besser gerecht werden zu können. Unsere jüngste Studie am DIW Berlin zeigt, dass die EZB im Jahr 2022 zu spät die Zinsen erhöht hat und durch ein früheres Handeln einen Teil der hohen Inflation hätte verhindern können. 2024 nun agiert die EZB erneut zu zögerlich und muss jetzt die verlorene Zeit aufholen.

Newsletter - 21-24 October 2024 - Strasbourg plenary session

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Le Sahara, qui s'étend sur une douzaine de pays d'Afrique, est le plus grand désert chaud du monde.

Rising housing prices and rents are a big concern for many Europeans. Find out key facts and what the EU is doing about the issue.

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Speaking to leaders, Parliament President Metsola reiterated Parliament’s unwavering support for Ukraine. She called for a coordinated European approach to ensure the integrity of Schengen.

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Speaking to leaders, Parliament President Metsola reiterated Parliament’s unwavering support for Ukraine. She called for a coordinated European approach to ensure the integrity of Schengen.

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Speaking to leaders, Parliament President Metsola reiterated Parliament’s unwavering support for Ukraine. She called for a coordinated European approach to ensure the integrity of Schengen.

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From 14 to 18 October, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department, in partnership with experts from Greece’s Hellenic Police, conducted an intensive five-day advanced training course in Sofia, Bulgaria on identifying forged documents and impostors at border crossing points. Fifteen officers from Bulgaria's Border Police, including nine men and six women, alongside two male instructors from the Academy of the Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria participated in the advanced training.

Participants were instructed on substrates, security inks, and printing techniques. The experts also provided an overview of new trends in the forgery of documents and refreshed participants’ knowledge on the international regulations for the issuance of travel documents. The training concluded with a detailed session on biometric chip technology in passports and techniques for comparing a traveler's facial features with the passport’s biometric data.

To reinforce practical skills, participants analysed both genuine and forged travel and identification documents using Doculus Lumus magnifiers, which were donated by the OSCE. This hands-on approach enabled them to detect forgery techniques and better identify individuals using stolen identities.

A second round of training will be conducted next week, from 21 to 25 October, with a new cohort of fifteen officers (11 men and four women) and two instructors (two women) using the same curriculum.

Looking ahead, a Training of Trainers course will take place in 2025, with a smaller cohort of participants from both training groups to ensure ongoing knowledge transfer and skill development.

This project supports OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation in their efforts to reduce the number of people that manage to illegally cross borders using a fake or stolen identity or by posing as an impostor. The project is made possible through the generous financial support of the U.S. Mission to the OSCE.

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Members of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Development committees have chosen the three finalists for the 2024 Sakharov Prize in a vote on Thursday.
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