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Children at secondary schools in France have been protesting against the deplorable conditions in their schools since September. In several towns, school blockades have led to riots and clashes with the police, who have arrested hundreds of young people. On Tuesday, large-scale demonstrations backed by trade unions were held across the country. The media shed light on the political, social and economic background to this wave of protests.

Two weeks after her eviction from the home she lived in for seven decades, 87-year-old Spanish pensioner Maricarmen Abascal has died. Her eviction sparked nationwide protests against the country's housing crisis, and a general strike has now been called for 11 November. For the Spanish press, Maricarmen has become a key symbol for the housing protests.

After the collapse of the government of Ilie Bolojan in May this year, President Nicușor Dan is now making a fourth attempt to form a new government. He has nominated the diplomat Luca Niculescu, who has been coordinating Romania's accession process to the OECD, as a candidate for the post of PM. Opinions in the national media are divided as to Nicolescu's chances of success.

Portuguese whistleblower Rui Pinto is facing the prospect of losing his state witness protection. The founder of the website Football Leaks exposed illegal practices in professional football, but was found guilty of cybercrimes and attempted extortion in 2023 and given a four-year suspended sentence. The Portuguese press debates whether or not the state should continue to protect him.

On Thursday, MEPs adopted their priorities for the Commission's imminent anti-corruption strategy to strengthen prevention, enforcement, and integrity across the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Thursday, MEPs adopted their priorities for the Commission's imminent anti-corruption strategy to strengthen prevention, enforcement, and integrity across the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the “fake” ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the “fake” ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan.

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan.

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The changes to the members’ statute are designed to strengthen democratic representation by allowing MEPs to delegate their plenary votes to another member before and after childbirth.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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