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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has announced a new project to strengthen the arm of media workers and press freedom advocates, defending fundamental freedoms in the Pacific region. … Read More »
The latest deed of the military regime in Fiji, to further separate itself from democratic practice in the Pacific region, been criticised by the European Union, a substantial development partner. … Read More »
An overwhelming vote in The European Parliament is expected to ensure strong legislation will now go into place to ban imports of illegal timber, mostly from tropical forests. 
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European leaders at commemorations around the world since May 5, Europe Day, have declared that the “Europe of Values” is set up for the long term.
The European Union Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, David Daly, (pictured, with the President of the Europe Council in Australia, Elfi Massey-Vallazza), said the EU had demonstrated strong political will in the financial crisis, so “the European Union still exists, and the Euro still exists”. … Read More »
Events of this month include an exhibition of Aboriginal art in the Netherlands, a conclave of European, Australian and New Zealand scientists, and a one-to-one meeting of the EU and NZ, in Madrid. … Read More »
The European Union says the Emissions Trading Scheme being used to pursue its “20-20″ objective on climate change has brought some results in the last year under review.
It has also stepped-up cooperation with developing countries threatened by effects of climate change.
Hundreds of national representatives and other delegates are attending this week’s Asia-Europe Development Conference (24-25.5.10) at Jogjakarta – part of a development aid process being joined this year by Australia.
In the meantime on another page of the same book, a meeting of government leaders from the EU and ASEAN, was under way in Madrid.
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