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Destruction of Virunga National Park: ALDE Group calls on Congolese authorities to act before it becomes too late

The European Parliament voted today on a resolution which stresses the absolute need to prevent irreversible damage to the Virunga National Park, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979, and as a World Heritage Site in Dange…

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MEPs say NO to death penalty around the world

The European Parliament today adopted a resolution to condemn the use of the death penalty and to support the introduction of a moratorium as a step towards abolition.

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Tunisia made progress but needs to improve freedom of expression

Tunisian Prime Minister, Habib Essid met with MEPs today to discuss the state of play in his country and outlined the most difficult challenges Tunisia faces.

ALDE MEP, Hilde Vautmans (Open VLD, Belgium), shadow rapporteur on Tunisia, sa…

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