Parliament condemns the Hungarian government’s “deliberate and systematic attempts” to undermine European values and calls for progress under the Article 7 procedure. Read more
The annual United Nations Report on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) details the devastating impact of various forms of conflict on children around the world in 2021. Read more
The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide briefed the Security Council, reinforcing concerns already expressed by other senior UN officials in the room, on the “heightened risks” of sexual violence and human trafficking, which are “significantly affecting women and children” since the Russian invasion on 24 February. Read more
The European Commission adopted a proposal to mobilise €600 million from the reserves of the European Development Fund to address the current food security crisis aggravated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more
On 25 May, the European Commission proposes to add the violation of EU restrictive measures to the list of EU crimes. The Commission also proposes new enhanced rules on asset recovery and confiscation, which will also contribute to the implementation of EU restrictive measures. Read more
During the eleventh special emergency session, 193 member states adopted a resolution – drafted by Ukraine and 90 co-sponsors entitled Humanitarian Consequences of the Aggression on Ukraine – with 140 votes in favour, five against – Russia, Syria, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Eritrea and Belarus – and 38 abstentions. Read more
According to the latest edition of the World Water Development Report (WWDR) – Making the invisible visible – groundwater, which accounts for 99% of all freshwater on Earth and on which nearly 50% of the world’s population depends, is often undervalued, poorly managed and over-exploited. Read more
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has condemned the “ugly reality” that some refugees fleeing across the border from Ukraine, and third-country nationals, have been subjected to racism and discrimination. Read more
The EU agreed in record time to activate the Temporary Protection Directive. The directive, which became immediately applicable on 4 March, now offers immediate protection and a clear legal status to millions of people. Read more
The Council approved on 16 March a legislative proposal that will mobilise cohesion policy funds to assist refugees fleeing Russia’s military aggression. The measure will also reinforce member states’ ongoing efforts to address the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
