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Continuing the theme of prominent women in politic

Continuing the theme of prominent women in politics on the territory of #FOMOSO countries, it is necessary to pay attention to Dalia Grybauskaite, first female president of Lithuania. Learn a little more about basic information of her political life in our "cards", swipe for a collection of the bulletpoints. Source: britannica.com #europe #EuropeanPolicy #europeanunion #FOMOSO #MOSO #Lithuania #Grybauskaite #vilnius

Wie Sie wissen, ist FOMOSO eine überparteiliche u

Wie Sie wissen, ist FOMOSO eine überparteiliche und gemeinnützige Organisation, die die Meinungsbildung über Mittelost- und Südosteuropa fördert. Wir veröffentlichen verschiedene Notizen, Meinungen und Nachrichten zu diesem Thema. Zu Ihrer Information stellen wir Ihnen die wichtigsten Punkte aus den Texten unserer wunderbaren Autoren vor. Die Vollversionen sind auf der Website fomoso.org zu finden.
Swipe für eine Sammlung der Stichpunkte des Textes "Draginja Stanković-Stanković: Politik ist seit Langem keine Männersache mehr" von A. Dimitrov. #Balkan #Montenegro #südosteuropa #moso #fomoso

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovar Pri

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovar Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti are set to hold online talks ahead of a European Union-supervised weekend summit in Brussels aimed at restarting the two countries' stalled dialogue on normalizing relations. The video conference on July 10 is to be joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, as well as EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borell and Miroslav Lajcak, the EU's special envoy for dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. The discussions are to be followed by further discussions on July 12 between Hoti and Vucic at EU headquarters in the Belgian capital. Kosovo, a former province of Serbia, declared independence in 2008 in a move rejected by Belgrade. EU-mediated negotiations between Pristina and Belgrade broke down in late 2018 over reports of a proposed land swap and after Kosovo imposed a 100 percent tax on Serbian imports. Both Kosovo and Serbia, which aspire to join the EU, have been facing mounting pressure from the West to reboot negotiations. Source: www.rferl.org/ #Serbia #EU #europeanunion #EuropeanPolicy #europe #Macron #Merkel #kosovo

We present the series of "cards" with brief facts

We present the series of "cards" with brief facts about Eastern Partnership, so that you delve deeper into the topic of European integration processes and the relationship of the European Union with neighboring countries. #EuropeanPolicy #europeanunion #European #EasternPartnership #MOSO #FOMOSO #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Belarus #Georgia #Moldova #europe

Poland's down-to-the-wire presidential election is

Poland's down-to-the-wire presidential election is turning into a media bloodbath, with accusations of foreign interference and press bias as the campaign enters the final stretch before Sunday's runoff vote. The dueling non-debates are part of a broader political war over the media — underlining Poland's deep political polarization, exacerbated by the extremely close contest between Duda and Trzaskowski. Duda's supporters reacted with fury to news splashed on the front page of Friday's Fakt, the country's most popular tabloid, that he had pardoned a convicted child. "Mr President, how could you pardon someone like this?" the paper asked. The story is a potential body blow for Duda, who has played up traditional values in contrast to the more liberal Trzaskowski. On Monday, Duda proposed a constitutional amendment that would bar single-sex couples from adopting children — part of a broader campaign against LGBTQ people aimed at boosting support from his conservative electorate. Source: politico.com #poland #european #union #presidential #election2020

As you know, FOMOSO is an independent and non-prof

As you know, FOMOSO is an independent and non-profit organization that promotes the opinion-forming about East-Central and Southeast Europe. We publish various notes, opinions and news regarding this topic. For your convenience, we will present you the main points from the texts of our wonderful authors. Full versions can be found on the website fomoso.org. Swipe for a collection of the bulletpoints of the text "Contact-Tracking Technology: Solution for Pandemic or Loss of Privacy?" by T. Arh #Balkans #EuropeanPolicy #NorthMacedonia #Macedonia #southeasteurope

Greece has closed its border with Serbia until Jul

Greece has closed its border with Serbia until July 15 after a spike in cases prompted authorities to declare an emergency in the capital Belgrade. Three hospitals in Belgrade, after a break of just a month, have been transformed back into coronavirus-only facilities. It comes after the country recorded its highest increase in infections since April. Restrictions have also been tightened in Kosovo. Source: euronews.com #greece #serbia #belgrade #kosovo #coronavirus #pristina #fomoso #moso

As you know, FOMOSO is an independent and non-prof

As you know, FOMOSO is an independent and non-profit organization that promotes the opinion-forming about East-Central and Southeast Europe. We publish various notes, opinions and news regarding this topic. For your convenience, we will present you the main points from the texts of our wonderful authors. Full versions can be found on the website fomoso.org. Swipe for a collection of the bulletpoints of the text "Gender is the new migrant" by M. Zilincikova. #Bulgaria #Croatia #EastCentralEurope #Hungary #MOSO #Poland #Slovakia #southeasteurope

Kosovo president Hashim Thaci indicted for war cri

Kosovo president Hashim Thaci indicted for war crimes A Hague-based special prosecutor has filed an indictment against Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and nine others for murders and other war crimes. Thaci was set to attend a key US summit with Serbian leaders this weekend. Kosovo president Hashim Thaci and nine other former militants were indicted for war crimes by the Office of the Special Prosecutor in the Hague on Wednesday. They are "responsible for nearly 100 murders," according to the prosecutors at the EU-backed Kosovo Specialist Chamber. The victims included Kosovar Albanians, Serb and Roma people, with political opponents also targeted, according to the officials. The group also faces charges of torture, persecution, and enforced disappearance. The officials described the indictment as "the result of a lengthy investigation" adding that the effort reflected the SPO's "determination that it can prove all of the charges beyond a reasonable doubt." The court officials noted also that the indictment was "only an accusation." A pre-trial judge is currently reviewing it "to decide on whether to confirm the charges." [www.dw.com] #Pristina #Kosovo #President #HashimThaci #war #crimes #Hague #EU #europe #europeanunion

Hungary's main online news site Index.hu says inde

Hungary's main online news site Index.hu says independence 'in danger' Hungary's leading online news website says its editorial staff and independence are at risk from what it calls "outside interference". Index.hu has moved its "independence barometer" it set up in 2018 to "in danger" from "independent", adding that it staff and independence are "in grave danger". "Index is under such external pressure that could spell out the end of our editorial staff as we know it. We are concerned that with the proposed organisational overhaul, we will lose those values that made Index.hu the biggest and most-read news site in Hungary," its editor-in-chief Szabolcs Dull says in a statement signed by nearly 90 employees. Index is among a handful of independent outlets whose finances and freedom to operate have been curtailed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's efforts to control more of Hungary's media. In recent years most have come under the control of government or pro-government business figures. [Source: euronews.com] #EU #Hungary #Budapest #Europe #European #Union #hungary_gram #hungarybudapest

EU Leaders Support Extension Of Sanctions Against

EU Leaders Support Extension Of Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine European Union leaders on June 19 have supported a six-month extension of economic sanctions imposed against Russia over its role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel briefed other EU heads of state and government during a videoconference and said, according to RFE/RL sources familiar with the matter, that no progress had been made in implementing the Minsk agreement. The sanctions were first adopted in July 2014 after Russia illegally annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula and starting providing military support for pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine that has killed more than 13,000 people. Since then, the sanctions have been extended every six months. A formal decision to prolong the sanctions beyond their current July 31 expiry date is to be taken by EU ambassadors in the coming weeks. [Source: www.rferl.org] #sanctions #Russia #follow #followworldwide #eu #europeanunion #ukraine #germany #france #Macron #Merkel #Minsk #Agreement

Contact-Tracking Technology: Solution for Pandemic

Contact-Tracking Technology: Solution for Pandemic or Loss of Privacy? Author: T. Arh In the last decade there has been a vehement discussion about technological literacy, privacy policy and the necessity of advanced techniques in modern digital age. At the time of Covid-19, controlling the spread of the infection is crucial. The public debate around how to protect society and individuals from coronavirus has become increasingly focused on digital tools, especially on the development and the use of various coronavirus apps. Mass public became aware of such ambitious projects in April 2020 when Apple and Google announced a collaboration to combat spreading of Covid-19 and to provide governments and health organizations a contact-tracking technology (CTI). Contact-tracing technology apps aim to help health authorities identify the spread of infections and to inform those who have been in the close proximity of a person infected with Covid-19. Some European countries (Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Norway, etc.) have already launched or intend to launch a mobile tracing app designed to track individuals who are infected or at risk of contracting the virus pandemic. Read more on fomoso.org

The European Cultural Foundation announced the sec

The European Cultural Foundation announced the second window for applications to its Culture of Solidarity Fund, launched earlier this year in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund supports imaginative cultural initiatives - big or small - that, in the midst of the global health and economic crisis, reinforce European solidarity and the idea of Europe as a shared public space. The fund seeks to nourish a culture of European solidarity during the pandemic and beyond. The Fund is open to individuals, collectives and organisations from all sectors and civil society at large with initiatives and ideas that: Expand the notion of Europe as an open and shared public space for everybody in times of inward-looking and national decision-making;
Express and act in hands-on solidarity with people and communities across closed borders;
Share experiences, knowledge, skills, stories, ideas and resources of solidarity across Europe, especially outside mainstream public attention;
Sustain people-to-people interaction beyond European borders and in times of travel restrictions and social distancing;
Maintain cultural life and social experiences with a European outreach in times of home lockdown and prepare the ground for a cultural revival of Europe after the crisis;
Develop new approaches in operations of cultural work and new alliances across sectors to deal with the current challenges imposed by the crisis.
The Fund has grants available in three amounts: €5 000 – 15 000 (5 - 10 awarded projects per submission round)
€15 000 – 30 000 (2 - 3 awarded projects per submission round)
€30 000 – 50 000 (1 - 2 awarded projects per submission round) The Fund will open several application windows throughout the year and will distribute funding equally over all windows. The second round for applications opens on 22 June 2020 and closes on 14 July 2020, 13:00 CET.
For application, rules and more information, please visit the website of the Culture of Solidarity Fund. #european #cultural #foundation #covid_19 #covid19 #solidarity #pandemic

Lockdown could lead to a much-needed education ref

Lockdown could lead to a much-needed education reform in Slovakia Author: M. Zilincikova The teacher lectures, sometimes even reads texts out loud, while students mechanically write notes without understanding, or simply zone out. That is a sight way too common in schools and universities in Slovakia. The Slovak education system has long been criticized for its archaic approach and aversion to innovation. It is characterized by emphasis on memorising and collecting encyclopaedic information, rather than developing critical thinking skills and understanding texts. This approach is becoming even more problematic with increasing digitalization. Students are tested on their memory of information they can easily find online, but fail to develop the skills necessary for sorting and understanding the various sources available on the internet. Read more on: fomoso.org #education #slovakia #lockdown #reform #european #union

The Hungarian government on Monday evening (8 June

The Hungarian government on Monday evening (8 June) published the details of a nationwide survey seeking citizens’ views on COVID-19 economic measures, the EU recovery plan, immigration, and Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros. The 9th national survey since the nationalist Fidesz party came to power in 2010 will ask Hungarians if they agree with a series of government actions including national manufacturing of personal protective equipment, coronavirus-related restrictive measures and moves mandating financial contribution from banks and multinational companies for economic recovery. The questionnaire “aims at getting feedback from Hungarian people and making policy decisions accordingly,” wrote family minister Katalin Novák on Twitter. The survey also asks whether the state of epidemic preparedness should be maintained as long as the risk of a COVID-19 return persists. ⠀[Source: www.euractiv.com]

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June ever

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year, and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environmental issues from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. Each year, World Environment Day has a new theme that major corporations, NGOs, communities, governments, and celebrities worldwide adapt to advocate environmental causes. The theme for World Environment day 2020 is “Time for Nature”, with a focus on its role in providing the essential infrastructure that supports life on Earth and human development. #world #environment #day

EP committee suggests acceptance of Croatia, Roman

EP committee suggests acceptance of Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria in Schengen Area The European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs on Friday called on EU member states to take the necessary steps to admit Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen Area and for a prompt return to normality to ensure freedom of movement and overall economic recovery. The European Parliament calls on the Council and the member states “to increase their efforts to achieve the completion of Schengen integration with all member states,” according to a draft resolution that was voted in by the Committee on Thursday evening. The resolution on the situation in the Schengen area following the Covid-19 outbreak was backed by 53 Committee members, 6 were against and 6 abstained from voting. It is expected to be put to a vote at a plenary session of the European Parliament scheduled for 17-19 June. [Source: balkaneu.com] #EuropeanIntegration #europeanunion #europeanenlargement #eurodesk #europeanparliament #croatia #bulgaria #romania #schengenarea #schengenvisa #schengen

As European countries begin lifting COVID-19 restr

As European countries begin lifting COVID-19 restrictions, many people across the continent have begun thinking about whether they can have a holiday this summer. There is a mixed picture across Europe, with the usually easy travel across the Schengen Area restricted. Almost every country has its own rules in place and its own timetable for reopening to tourists, both from its EU neighbours and further afield. If you're intending on coming to the EU for a holiday it's worth knowing the bloc's external borders are set to be closed until June 15. But that only applies if you're a non-EU citizen coming from a non-EU country. [Source: euronews.com]

Croatia celebrates Statehood Day again on 30 May

Croatia celebrates Statehood Day again on 30 May Croatia marks Statehood Day for the 29th time since declaring independence from Yugoslavia on Saturday. Statehood Day is being celebrated once again on 30 May after 17 years of it being marked in June.
In 2002, the Croatian government moved the Statehood Day to 25 June, and 30 May was marked as a minor holiday.
On 14 November 2019, the Croatian Parliament adopted a new law on holidays and moved the Statehood Day back to 30 May. On 25 June 1991, the Croatian Parliament adopted its historical decision on starting the process of separation from other former Yugoslav republics. This decision was preceded by a referendum held on 19 May 1991, where 94 percent of the citizens decided Croatia was not to remain in Yugoslavia but was to achieve independence. [Source: www.croatiaweek.com]

Croatia can be satisfied with the Recovery Plan dr

Croatia can be satisfied with the Recovery Plan drafted by the European Commission, said on Wednesday Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. He added that 10 billion euro have been allocated to Croatia, which should help the economic recovery following the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. At a press conference held today, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković commented on the Recovery Plan of the European Union, which was earlier during the day presented by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, stressing that it is very important for all the Member States, especially for Croatia. “The impact of this crisis is unprecedented and this demonstrates how important is European solidarity, unity, leadership, determination and support to Member States and all citizens of the European Union,” stated Plenković adding that this is also a proof to all those who have doubts how good it is to be a member of the European Union in a situation like this one. The European Commission presented its plan entitled “Next Generation EU” that plans 750 billion euro of support to the Member States. A new proposal for allocating 1,100 billion euros within the framework of the new Multiannual Financial Framework will be presented as well. [Source: balkaneu.com]

'The Western Balkans belong in the EU', says Ursul

'The Western Balkans belong in the EU', says Ursula von der Leyen Western Balkans countries "belong in the European Union", Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed, without mentioning when the six counties might become member states. Von der Leyen made the comment on Twitter following a EU-Western Balkans summit, held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a declaration released after the summit, the 27 leaders of the EU member states reiterated their "strong solidarity" with Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia "in the context of the coronavirus". They emphasised that the "EU has mobilised very swiftly a package of over €3.3 billion to the benefit of the Western Balkans" to help the six countries in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic" and stressed that "this support and cooperation goes far beyond what any other partner has provided to the region deserves public acknowledgement." The money includes immediate support to the health sector through the delivery of essential supplies as well as support for the social and economic recovery including a €1.7 billion package of assistance from the European investment Bank. [ Source: euronews.com ]

Orban Ceding Rule-by-Decree in Hungary Leaves Agen

Orban Ceding Rule-by-Decree in Hungary Leaves Agenda Intact Prime Minister Viktor Orban moved toward giving up his right to rule Hungary indefinitely by decree, which some critics had warned would transform the country into a de facto dictatorship. The government will submit a bill to parliament on Tuesday to end the regime that the premier’s allies approved in March, when they argued that he needed unrestrained powers to deal with the coronavirus crisis. The bill’s approval is expected to end the state of danger, which made the decree rule possible, on June 20, Justice Minister Judit Varga said. Orban’s emergency powers stoked concern over democratic backsliding from the European Union’s executive because it didn’t have a sunset clause. The administration in Budapest was quick to call its pledge to withdraw it as proof that its critics were wrong. [ Source: news.bloombergtax.com ]

Serbia and Bosnia’s Serb-majority Republika Srps

Serbia and Bosnia’s Serb-majority Republika Srpska entity accused the Montenegrin government of discrimination for reopening the country’s borders to some foreigners but not to citizens of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Montenegrin authorities’ decision to reopen the country’s borders to citizens of Croatia, Albania, Slovenia, Greece and various Western European countries from June 1 but not to people from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina has sparked angry reactions from political leaders in Serbia and Bosnia’s Serb-majority Republika Srpska entity. Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic described the decision as a “ridiculous and senseless move”, N1 TV reported. Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic told TV Pink that Belgrade will not impose a reciprocal ban on Montenegrins, but added that “if [Serbian citizens] have to go somewhere, they should not go where they are unwelcome”. [ Source: Balkaninsights.com ]

20 May 2020 marked one year since Ukrainian Presid

20 May 2020 marked one year since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been in office. The former comedian, who had no political experience before winning an election by a landslide in April 2019, has had a “turbulent” first year in office, experts say. Zelenskyy ran on a campaign to reform the country and end conflict in eastern Ukraine. But his first year in office has been marked by several international crises from being at the centre of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial to responding to the coronavirus pandemic. His first year in office was also marked by the Ukrainian International Airlines crash after it was shot down accidentally by Iran, killing 176 passengers. The reviews of his first year are mixed: the most recent poll by Rating Group in Ukraine said that one-third of respondents in May 2020 assessed Zelenskyy's first year as “excellent or good” and almost 40% as “satisfactory”. Yet in the same poll, at least half of the Ukrainians surveyed said the country was headed in the wrong direction. It remains to be seen how Zelenskyy will fare as his second year is sure to present even more challenges. [ Source: euronews.com ] #integration #ukraine #europeanunion #kiyv #zelenskiy

Today, May 21, Montenegro is celebrating Independe

Today, May 21, Montenegro is celebrating Independence Day, marking a day when 14 years ago it regained its state autonomy after a referendum. The referendum question was: Do you want the Republic of Montenegro to be an independent state with full-fledged international and legal subjectivity? On 21 May 2006, all polling stations opened at 8 am. Over 3.000 domestic and foreign observers supervised the referendum. Polling stations closed at 8 pm. The first preliminary data was announced around 11 pm – with approximately 55,62% of votes, Montenegro regained its independence. Around 55,45% voted “YES” and that was enough for the restoration of independence as it surpassed the 55% census established by the EU. Previously, the Parliament of Montenegro adopted the Law on Referendum, based on the EU recommendation. In the session of 2 March, the Parliament rendered the decision to hold the referendum on state and legal status on 21 May. [ Source: www.balkaneu.com ] #montenegro🇲🇪 #independence #europeanunion🇪🇺 #integration #fomoso #referendum

Moldova’s new Prime Minister Maia Sindu will see

Moldova’s new Prime Minister Maia Sindu will seek closer ties with the European Union and has vowed to combat corruption in the country. Sindu has finally taken office after the outgoing Democratic Party failed to hand over power or recognise her new coalition government as legitimate. The crisis shook the country as the two rival parties fought for control.
Departing Prime Minister Pavel Filip stepped down last Friday but demanded a snap election straight away, calling Sindu’s government illegal. Leaders of the Democratic Party have reportedly left Moldova since. But New Prime Minister Sandu has said they will face justice. In her initial moments in office, Sandu told a televised briefing: “I have a message for the entire world. Moldova is finally free.” She went on to say her government will fight corruption, sack dishonest officials, make the electoral system fairer and "get foreign aid flowing". [ Source: euronews.com ] #europeanunion🇪🇺 #moldova #moldova🇲🇩 #pm #corruption #european #integration

Members of the Vietnamese community in the Czech R

Members of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic have displayed remarkable solidarity with Czechs in fighting COVID-19 by sewing masks to protect frontline workers, providing them with free food, purchasing ventilators and organising other forms of help. With over 60,000 people, the Vietnamese community is the country’s third largest national minority. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, the Czech government made it mandatory for everyone to wear a face mask in public, but demand rapidly exceeded supply. An informal group of Vietnamese mothers living in the Czech Republic, associated with the NGO Lam Cha Me, responded quickly to the situation. ‘On March 10th, we received information from Vietnamese medical students that there was a critical shortage of facemasks in Czech hospitals’, said Ami Luong to DVTV when asked to explain the origin of the idea to organise members of the Vietnamese community to sew face masks. After watching a simple instructional video on how to make fabric masks, the organisation decided to create a Facebook group to coordinate Vietnamese women who can sew and have necessary equipment. The group raises money online to purchase fabric. According to the project’s website, more than 13,000 masks have been donated to hospitals, social services, retirement homes, city councils and individuals. The group has inspired many other Vietnamese families to get sewing. [ Source : ec.europa.eu ] #integration #europeanunion🇪🇺 #chezchrepublic #vietnamesecommunity #coronavirus #covid19 #facemask

The head of Poland's electoral commission said on

The head of Poland's electoral commission said on Sunday that the parliament speaker had 14 days to declare the date of a new presidential election in place of a Sunday vote that while never officially canceled did not take place due to the coronavirus. The declaration appeared to draw a line under a tumultuous debate in recent weeks over when the vote should be held that has sown division within the ruling alliance and prompted the opposition to accuse the government of neglecting public health. The nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) government had insisted the election take place as scheduled, but was forced to admit in the past week that it could not organize it during the pandemic. "In the election scheduled for May 10, 2010, there was no possibility of voting for candidates," the electoral commission said in a statement. [ Source: Reuters ]

Bulgaria’s Minister of Health Kiril Ananiev: Ban

Bulgaria’s Minister of Health Kiril Ananiev: Ban on Entry of Third-Country Nationals into Bulgaria Could Remain after July 13 Following the lifting of the current state of emergency, the introduction or lifting of anti-epidemic measures will depend on coronavirus infection statistics. This was stated in an interview with BNR by the Minister of Health Kiril Ananiev. According to him, after July 13 or two months after the end of the state of emergency, the temporary ban on entry into Bulgaria of third-country nationals, as well as nationals of EU countries with a high prevalence of Covid-19 should remain, as well as a ban on the movement on the territory of Bulgaria in case of presence of epidemic outbreaks and 14-day quarantine for those entering the country. The Minister pointed out that the temporary restriction on the visit to cultural institutions, such as theaters and operas, would remain in place. Next week, a plan of the Minister of Culture for the gradual opening of indoor activities would be discussed.
Source: Novinite.com #bulgaria #europe #europeanunion🇪🇺 #integration #coronavirus #temporary #ban

The Intercultural Cities Programme supports cities

The Intercultural Cities Programme supports cities in reviewing their policies through an intercultural lens and developing comprehensive intercultural strategies to help them manage diversity positively and realize the diversity advantage. This program indicates the main threats that Europe (as well as the whole world) can face during the COVID-19 pandemic and after it: 1. Threats to equality due to an increase in social inequalities: people, groups and territories which were already vulnerable before Covid will most probably see their socio-economic situation worsening. Besides, not all citizens have access to clear, transparent and understandable information. 2. Threats to positive interaction through the temptation of privileging individual solutions to processes that require collective solutions: a deep crisis risks reinforcing individual strategies to ensure self-protection, with the danger of separating, marginalising, and segregating individuals and groups even further. 3. Threats to diversity through increase in racism, prejudice and stereotypes, and discriminatory practices. During the past months some countries have been witnessing public statements against certain nationalities and or hate speech, racial profiling to control quarantine and lockdown, increased risk of discriminatory actions by some police officers, increased risk of gender-based or homo-bi-transphobic violence in confinement. 4. Restrictions of human rights and fundamental freedoms: State boarders have been closed to contain contagion, travel restrictions have been imposed, and personal data collection and exploitation are being authorised to a greater extent than ever. Source: Council of Europe, Intercultural Cities: COVID-19 Special page #Europe #covid19 #intercultural #cities #integration

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