Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the U.S. opposed them

Freshwater eels are critically important for the worldwide sushi industry, and some species have declined by more than 90% ...

EU watchdog accuses Commission of lack of transparency in 'urgent' proposals

The EU's Ombudswoman accused the European Commission on Thursday of rushing to propose measures on sustainability reporting, ...

BOJ to consider 'pros and cons' of rate increase at December meeting, Ueda says

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Monday said the central bank will consider the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates ...
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Safeguarding democracy in Europe: Council shines a light on culture’s vital role

The Council has approved conclusions stressing the need to safeguard and promote culture in all its forms and Europe’s cultural heritage as crucial factors in building and maintaining democratic ...