Category: World

Thank you, Mr Chair. I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following members of  the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Canada, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine and […]

Concerns are growing about the risks children and teenagers face when using online platforms, which are highly addictive and designed to grab their attention for as long as possible.  Protecting children online is a priority for the European Commission. This is why we have proposed a new KIDS Act to introduce a gradual uptake of […]

Thank you, Chair. President Clinton’s National Security Advisor, Sandy Berger, once observed that: “History is seen through a rear-view mirror, but it unfolds through a foggy windshield.” That feels apt in these uncertain times. We can see clearly enough how Russia’s aggression has changed Europe. We can see its consequences in Ukraine, and the pressure […]

Planning to live abroad  You’re responsible for your welfare if you choose to live abroad. As part of your planning, consider your future health and social care requirements. Read Living in Thailand and Thailand travel advice for guidance on topics including: residency and visas healthcare passports safety and security emergency help support available in Thailand Choosing where to live […]

Can a country change continents? Canada seems set to try. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an intention to seek some novel form of associate membership in the European Union. It’s no mere flight of fancy, either, as Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission, has already endorsed the idea. It’s a […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. We also think it is important to start by saying that the United Kingdom stands in full solidarity with Germany following the reckless attack in Leipzig. The facts are not in dispute. Shortly before midnight on 4 August, a drone carrying a military-grade explosive charge was flown into the secure cargo […]

The recent landmark ruling against Meta in the United States was the result of a lawsuit filed in 2023 which went to trial in August 2026. It was brought by nearly fifty attorneys general, school districts and families, who alleged that the company’s social media platforms, which include Instagram and Facebook, pose serious risks to […]

LONDON — In a major policy victory for migrant healthcare professionals and a well thought out and excellent policy shift, the Home Office has formally updated its operational immigration guidance, confirming that international care workers and nursing staff will no longer face automatic visa cancellation solely because their employer’s sponsor licence has been revoked. The […]

Thank you, President. And, I thank Special Representative Gagnon and Nargis Nehan for their briefing. Let me begin by expressing our deep appreciation to UNAMA for its vital work.  We welcome the appointment of Special Representative Rabab Fatima and reaffirm our strong commitment to UNAMA’s success. Today, I want to highlight three points. First, the […]

Law enforcement today arrested two defendants, out of three total, who have been charged in separate federal homelessness corruption and fraud cases, including a founder of a Culver City, California,-based nonprofit who allegedly misappropriated more than $7.5 million in taxpayer funds, and used this money for commercial real estate and to finance the construction of […]