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Press release - Discharge: MEPs sign off EU budget for 2022

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The European Parliament on Thursday granted discharge to the Commission, all decentralised agencies and the development funds.Committee on Budgetary Control Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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The European Parliament on Thursday granted discharge to the Commission, all decentralised agencies and the development funds.Committee on Budgetary Control Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Press release - Geopolitical situation makes voting in European elections even more important

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The European Parliament’s last Eurobarometer survey before the elections in June reveals awareness among citizens and concern for the current geopolitical context. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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The European Parliament’s last Eurobarometer survey before the elections in June reveals awareness among citizens and concern for the current geopolitical context. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the Special European Council of 17 and 18 April 2024

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Press release - EP President Metsola at EUCO: The Single Market is Europe’s greatest economic driver

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Doubling down on the Single Market ensures Europe’s long-term competitiveness, prosperity and leadership on the global stage, said President Metsola at the Special European Council. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Doubling down on the Single Market ensures Europe’s long-term competitiveness, prosperity and leadership on the global stage, said President Metsola at the Special European Council. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Luis de Guindos: Presentation of the ECB Annual Report 2023 to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.

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  • Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.
  • The literature neglects however that investors often invest in foreign funds domiciled in financial centers.

Central bank digital currency and monetary policy implementation

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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    Feedback on the input provided by the European Parliament as part of its resolution on the ECB’s Annual Report 2022

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    Thursday, April 18, 2024
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    Beyond managing related risks, the financial sector can also contribute to the transition toward a net-zero economy.

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    • Beyond managing related risks, the financial sector can also contribute to the transition toward a net-zero economy.
    • Our work aims to enhance data transparency in climate change analysis, while informing monetary policy, financial stability and banking supervision.
    • The indicators we have developed focus on the euro area financial sector and are built from harmonised granular datasets.

    Albanese government has ‘irreparably damaged’ Australia’s relations with Israel: Peter Dutton

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    Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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    She said the international community “was now considering the question of Palestinian statehood as a way of building momentum towards a two-state solution”.

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    • She said the international community “was now considering the question of Palestinian statehood as a way of building momentum towards a two-state solution”.
    • On Wednesday, when asked if Australia was willing to recognise Palestine as a state, Wong said the government had made “no such decision”.
    • She stressed what needed to happen immediately was for Hamas to release the hostages and for a humanitarian ceasefire.
    • "A Coalition government is committed to seeing a prioritisation on reading, writing and maths, including through explicit instruction teaching.
    • “A Coalition government under my leadership will rebuild our national confidence and camaraderie by focusing on the things which unite us”.


    Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Scott Elliott to its Board of Directors

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    Monday, April 8, 2024
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    “Scott is known for his efforts in tackling substance use health issues and finding unique, powerful solutions.

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    • “Scott is known for his efforts in tackling substance use health issues and finding unique, powerful solutions.
    • Mr. Elliott is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver, B.C.
    • The Centre provides clinical, social and psychological support to marginalized community members living with HIV, complex medical conditions, mental illness, and substance use and addictions.
    • “People in Canada will benefit from Scott’s understanding of community building and the diverse experiences across substance use health.”
      Mr. Elliott joins 12 other directors to complete CCSA’s volunteer Board of Directors.