According to the data compiled for the latest Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, the global unemployment rate is projected to stay stable at around 4.9 per cent this year, equivalent to some 186 million people out of work. The biggest area of growth is in poorer countries – a reflection of the ageing population in richer […]
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Thousands of children remain in custody without access to legal counsel; a situation the experts warn is forcing minors to navigate complex immigration proceedings alone and undermining their fundamental rights. The three Special Rapporteurs, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, said they are in contact with the US Government on the issue. Duty to care They explained that under the 2008 Trafficking Victims […]
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The global demand for electricity is growing at a vertiginous rate. By 2035, it is expected that it will increase by more than 10,000 terawatt-hours, equivalent to the total consumption of all advanced economies today. The rise of artificial intelligence has a large part to play: AI technology is powered by data centres and the […]
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Established in 1945 under the UN Charter, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was designed to ensure that peace and security would be backed by economic stability, social progress and international cooperation. Eight decades after its first meeting in London in early 1946, ECOSOC remains a central – if often working out of the spotlight […]
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OpenAI has officially launched a built‑in App Store for ChatGPT, marking one of the platform’s most significant evolutions since its debut. The new marketplace—referred to as the ChatGPT App Directory—allows developers to publish third‑party integrations directly inside the chatbot, transforming ChatGPT from a conversational AI into a full‑scale app ecosystem. The rollout enables hundreds of […]
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European Union leaders have endorsed a landmark €90 billion financial support package for Ukraine, moving ahead despite open dissent from Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The agreement, finalised at a Brussels summit, will provide Kyiv with large‑scale macro‑financial assistance across 2026–2027, funded through EU‑backed borrowing on capital markets. The package is designed to help Ukraine […]
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The Security Council convenes today for a packed agenda. At 10 am, members are set to vote on a draft resolution extending the mandate of the African Union support mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which supports Somali authorities in stabilisation efforts and the fight against armed groups. The Council will then hear a briefing on Iran […]
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Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib participated in the Humanitarian Leadership Group on Supply Chain Conference and welcomed the agreement reached by participants to continue working towards a shared vision for a more interoperable and collaborative system to deliver humanitarian aid. Commissioner Lahbib reiterated the determination to work closely with partners to promote […]
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Non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes or cancer, cause most of the preventable illnesses and deaths in the EU. They are increasingly affecting younger people, with more children becoming inactive and obese. A new report on the state of health in the EU identifies addressing this concern as a critical area for improvement. More […]
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A total of 8 flights will bring life-saving supplies into Darfur, as mass atrocities, starvation, and displacement linked to the conflict in Sudan have left millions in need of humanitarian assistance. The first flight delivered around 100 tonnes of aid from EU humanitarian stockpiles and partner organisations last Friday, 12 December. Further flights will continue […]
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