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16th Apr 2024

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Belgium complains of EU 'tourism competiton'

Some EU countries, such as Italy, have begun "competing for tourism" against each other by refusing to follow EU guidelines, agreed Friday, to reopen internal borders on 15 June instead of earlier, Belgium's foreign minister said Saturday. "We are asking for coordination, but it doesn't work, as some countries have entered a form of tourism competition," Belgium's Philippe Goffin told La Libre Belgique.

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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