*[Enwl-eng] Radical Party: newsletter 24 January 2021
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# 111, 24 January 2021- edited by Ilaria Saltarelli and Angelica Russomando
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European Parliament resolution on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong On Thursday, European Parliament approved by 597 votes in favour, 17 against and 61 abstentions a resolution on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong The resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of representatives of the democratic opposition and activists arrested in Hong Kong in the first two weeks of 2021, as well as all those previously detained on charges of subversion under the National Security Law for Hong Kong, included the prominent opposition figures Joshua Wong, Ivan Lam, and Agnes Chow.
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Child labour 'robs children of their future According to the International Labour Organisation, although child labour has decreased significantly over the past decade, one in ten children is still involved in harmful work, prompting a year-long effort to eradicate the practice.
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EU urges Frontex to clarify pushbacks allegations Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, has called on Frontex, the EU border agency, to clarify allegations of involvement in migrant pushbacks. Frontex is currently under investigation by OLAF, the EU's anti-fraud watchdog, over allegations of harassment, misconduct and illegal operations aimed at preventing migrants from reaching EU shores.
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EU will have more powers in commercial disputes The Parliament has adopted new rules allowing the EU to use countermeasures in trade disputes when arbitration is blocked. The strengthening of the so-called enforcement regulation allows the EU to protect its trade interests against partners who act illegally.
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Human rights in the age of artificial intelligence The German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection jointly organised with the Council of Europe a conference entitled "Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Europe as a Model for Setting International Standards in the Field of Artificial Intelligence".
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New initiatives from the European Commission for an open and strong European economic and financial system The European Commission has presented a new strategy to promote an open, strong and resilient EU economic and financial system for the years to come. The aim is to enable Europe to play a leading role in global economic governance, while protecting the EU from unfair and abusive practices.
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The arrest of Russian activist Aleksei NAvalny Following the arrest of Russian opposition activist Aleksei Navalny, European Parliament and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights call for his immediate release and urging the government to respect his right to a legal trial.
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Switzerland urges voters to reject referendum on burqa ban Swiss citizens will vote on a proposal to ban veils such as the burqa and niqab in public spaces in a national referendum on 7 March. The Federal Council and Parliament have recommended rejecting the initiative, saying the ban would have a serious impact on the country's tourism industry
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