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News from the Pressenza Bureau in Berlin, Germany

Smear campaign against Pinar Selek thwarted: Turkish court postpones decision

Once again our mobilization has paid off: the solidarity committees and a large delegation in Istanbul have foiled the Turkish Ministry of the Interior’s attempt to designate an academic conference organized in France under the auspices of the Université Côte…

Nuclear weapons for the European Union – a violation of applicable law

In the run-up to the European Parliament elections, some politicians and experts have initiated a discussion about “nuclear weapons for the EU”. Whatever the background to this may be, IALANA emphasises that such plans are not only morally questionable, but…

#ECSA To build another Europe, activists from the entire continent meet in Marseille

From April 26 to 28, hundreds of social movement activists will converge on Marseille from all over Europe. Associations, trade unions, NGOs and local collectives want to make the voice of civil society heard for a social, ecological, pacifist, and…

Peace activists appeal to Putin: Open letter calls for the release of Boris Kagarlitsky

In Russian below In a remarkable appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, well-known peace activists from across Europe and beyond are calling for the release of Boris Kagarlitsky, a long-time peace campaigner. The letter underlines the profound ties between Europe…

Basic income as a necessary component of a socio-ecological transformation and key element for climate justice

Global warming and the ongoing exploitation and destruction of nature are caused by the prevailing mode of production and life. It disregards nature in its inherent value, uses it as a mere resource. However, this way of production and life…

Shape peace: Your story of overcoming conflict in the 2024 essay competition!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world? The Goi Peace Foundation invites young minds from all corners of the globe to participate in an exciting essay contest designed to bring out the best in youth creativity, energy,…

Nurturing Inner Peace and Global Awareness in Youth around the World

Peace Pals is an international program designed to encourage youth, ages 5-16 to become peacemakers dedicated to living in the spirit of the words “May Peace Prevail On Earth.” Peace Pals fosters understanding and respect for the diversity and oneness…

Expert US Groups Launch Legal Action in Attempt to Ban Glyphosate Herbicides

A groundbreaking legal action launched Wednesday calls on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to immediately suspend and cancel the dangerous herbicide glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup. By Sustainable Pulse Glyphosate’s registration is illegal, says the petition filed by Center…

What is the Purpose of Journalism if War Crimes Are Not Allowed to be Published?

Stefania Maurizi, John Goetz and Christian Mihr discussed in Georg Büchner Buchladen (bookshop) in Berlin about: “What is the Purpose of Journalism if War Crimes Are Not Allowed to be Published?”. Many more wanted to listen to the event, but…

Sabotaging EU Pesticide Reduction Law (SUR)

Pesticide industry lobby’s reckless assault on biodiversity and health It is make-or-break time for several urgent key topics under the EU’s Green Deal and its Farm to Fork Strategy. In June this year for example, the Nature Restoration Law became…

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