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EU steps up response to Syrian massacre
The United States and at least seven other Western countries expelled Syrian diplomats from their capitals yesterday (29 May) in a coordinated action against President Bashar al-Assad's government over the killing of more than 100 civilians in a Syrian town. An EU-wide expulsion, however, has not been decided.

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REACH chemical safety review: Re-opening a can of worms?
Five years after its adoption, the European Commission is preparing to review the controversial REACH regulation, which for the first time required chemical manufacturers to justify that their products are safe for consumers before placing them on the market.

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Turunen MEP: 'There are many situations that can make us vulnerable as consumers'
Danish MEP Emilie Turunen explains why the European Commission should strengthen protections for the elderly, disabled and other potentially vulnerable consumers.

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The Egyptian Election and the Arab Spring
Westerners have underestimated the extent of the support for the military regime in Egypt and the degree to which anti-Mubarak demonstrators were committed to Western-style democracy rather than a democracy that represented Islamic values, writes George Friedman.

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When the EU naively protects individuals from themselves
In the last plenary session of the European Parliament a piece of legislation was brought in to vote, aiming at strengthening “consumer protect..

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South Africa to build on World Cup legacy - 27 September 2010 - News

South Africa must work hard to build on its successful hosting of the soccer World Cup if it is to secure long-term benefits from the event, the country's tourism minister said last week.

Why the World Cup will not be won by an African team - 25 June 2010 - Analysis

Declan Hill, an investigative journalist passionate about football, paints an uncompromising portrait of the massively popular sport.

The 2010 Football World Cup: its duty to lead by example - 25 June 2010 - Analysis

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa will be a catalyst for progress for Africa if the impact of the event becomes part of a long-term perspective and leaves a lasting and measurable legacy, writes Joël Bouzou, president and founder of Peace and Sport.

First ever World Cup in Africa kicks off - 11 June 2010 - News

As football fever takes hold of the world for the next month, the majority of South Africans believe in the potential long-term benefits of hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, such as national unity and improving the country's image as a tourist destination.

Sport for development plan adopted ahead of World Cup - 07 June 2010 - News

Ahead of the football World Cup in South Africa, which kicks off on Friday, the United Nations (UN) together with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has adopted a series of recommendations on harnessing the power of sport as a tool for development.

Solar energy powers public viewings of World Cup in Africa - 12 May 2010 - News

The World Future Council (WFC) hopes to increase public and political awareness of solar power by enabling public transmission of several World Cup matches in a remote village thanks to solar panels.

UN expert: EU can boost sport for development - 03 May 2010 - Interview

The EU can greatly contribute to the success of a UN platform on sport for development thanks to its experience in carving out sport policy, Wilfried Lemke, special adviser to the UN secretary-general on sport for development and peace, told EurActiv in an interview.

UN calls for EU leadership in sport for development - 03 May 2010 - News

UN hopes to put sport higher on the agenda - 23 February 2010 - News

The United Nations have launched a 'one stop shop' in the field of sport policy, hoping to boost interest across its own agencies and coordinate partnerships on sport and development beyond UN circles.

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