Author: Solomon Alaka

What is driving Europe’s pro-Russian supporters and their stance on the Russo-Ukrainian conflict?

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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 sparked the most significant military conflict in Europe’s post-Second World War history. While European public opinion is overwhelmingly pro-Ukrainian, significant segments of Europe’s population hold ambivalent or even outright pro-Russian positions. As public support is key to providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine, we wanted to […]

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EFF Stands in Solidarity With RightsCon and the Global Digital Rights Community

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When governments shut down spaces for dialogue, dissent, and collective organizing, the damage extends far beyond a single event. The abrupt cancellation of RightsCon 2026—the world’s largest annual global digital rights conference—is not just a logistical disruption for thousands of researchers, journalists, technologists, and activists—it is part of a growing global pattern of shrinking civic […]

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EASA issues SIB on safe usage of Jet A aviation fuel in Europe

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The situation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf has impacted the supply of Jet A-1 grade fuel, which is traditionally used in Europe. Aviation and fuel supply stakeholders are therefore reviewing the feasibility of using Jet A grade fuel, sourced from other regions of the world, to address a potential shortfall. In this context, […]

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EU, Brazil and China launch open coalition to boost integrity and effectiveness of carbon markets

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The new international initiative to strengthen global cooperation on carbon pricing builds on from the declaration endorsed by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen among other world leaders at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025.  The Coalition will enhance the effectiveness, transparency and integrity of domestic carbon markets worldwide, supporting the delivery of the Paris Agreement. It […]

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driving innovation, autonomy and resilience for a competitive Europe

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The latest LIFE publication, LIFE and the EU’s Competitiveness Agenda: Fostering innovation, strategic autonomy, and resilience for sustainable growth, showcases projects from across Europe that demonstrate how environmental and climate action can drive economic value. From circular economy solutions in Finland to zero-emission mobility in Italy, these projects illustrate how LIFE helps bring innovations to […]

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Exercise benefits every area of your body – and these hormones are the reason why

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It is tempting to understand muscle’s role in the body as a simple mechanical motor. But the truth is much more complex: our muscles function as an endocrine organ that can influence virtually every system in our bodies. When a muscle contracts, hundreds of molecules known as myokines – substances essential for the body to […]

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Implementation of EASA Part-26 Mandates

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EASA Part-26 is a set of European aviation regulations that mandates additional airworthiness standards and safety improvements for aircraft the design of which has already been certified (i.e.,  aircraft in production or already in service). These focus on continued airworthiness and extending modern safety levels to older designs. There are a range of different requirements that apply to different […]

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Can rule-based mapping support nature recovery planning? – The Applied Ecologist

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Reliable habitat maps sit at the heart of biodiversity monitoring, natural capital accounting and nature recovery planning. Recent policy developments in the UK have made this even more important. The UK Land Use Framework highlights the need for a coherent national land-use evidence base and better integration of spatial data across sectors. However, producing consistent […]

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EUROCONTROL and European Commission release enhanced NEATS platform to improve monitoring of the non-CO₂ climate impacts of aviation

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EUROCONTROL, in partnership with the European Commission, has released the third version of the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS), marking a significant milestone in the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of aviation’s full climate impact. This now includes all required functionalities for the MRV. NEATS is a pioneering IT platform designed to support the […]

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Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA Certification Director

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COLOGNE, April 30, 2026 – Thibauld Jongen has been appointed Certification Director for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, effective from June 1, 2026. The Certification Directorate is responsible for EASA certifications of all aircraft, as well as validations of certifications by authorities in other countries that hold a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement with the […]

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