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San Cristóbal de La Laguna wins 2024 Access City Award
The Spanish city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna has received the 2024 Access City Award, for advancing accessibility for persons with disabilities. More specifically, the award recognised its work in prioritising accessibility across urban spaces, transportation systems, and social activities.
Deal on stronger press freedom and free speech protection
The EU has struck a deal on a law that would better protect journalists and human rights defenders against strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPPs. These are increasingly being used to silence people who speak out on public interest issues.
€145 million to boost to European volunteering activities in 2024
The European Solidarity Corps will get new funding worth €145 million in 2024. Thanks to this money, young people across the EU and beyond will be able to volunteer in projects on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, democratic participation and health.
Events
COP28
- United Arab Emirates
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport)
- Brussels, Belgium
Justice and Home Affairs Council
- Brussels, Belgium
Food 2030 conference: Green and Resilient Food Systems
- Brussels, Belgium