By Wenka Weber Simone Veil, Marie Curie, and Geneviève de Gaulle-Anthonioz all had a major influence on their society – in politics, public life and science. Not only were they pioneers of their time, they were also honoured as important figures in France in the Panthéon. Yet the sight of women in the Panthéon is […]
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By Wenka Weber Free and pluralistic media plays a crucial role in democracies. While Europe generally enjoys a free media landscape, growing challenges arise as a result of media centralisation. Article 22 of the EMFA, the so-called ‘media plurality test’, aims to establish common rules to assess how pluralistic media is in Europe and oblige
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By Julian Hale Following on from a year dedicated to Art Nouveau, this year Brussels will celebrate Art Deco, as the city marks 100 years since the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs de Paris in 1925. As you might expect, there’s a myriad of cultural activities on offer, including a free exhibition about the early days
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By Jan Rehaag Threats to press freedom in Europe remained alarmingly high in 2024, with journalists facing physical attacks, intimidation, and detention, according to the latest Europe Press Freedom Report. Especially concerning is the situation in Ukraine, Russia, Türkiye, Serbia, and Georgia, where the highest number of media freedom alerts have been registered. The report,
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