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The Dutch elect a new parliament today, Wednesday. The snap general election became necessary after the previous government collapsed at the beginning of June. Europe's press focuses on the future role of right-wing populist Geert Wilders.

Just under three weeks after the ceasefire began, the Israeli Air Force has bombed targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 90 people according to local reports. Israel's government described the strikes as a response to an attack by Hamas in which a soldier was killed. The terrorist organisation ruling Gaza has denied responsibility for this incident.

Local elections will be held in Copenhagen on 18 November. The Independent Green Party, which was founded in 2020, has made waves with campaign posters that read: "Free Copenhagen from Zionism" and "Dissolve the State of Israel". For the Danish press this goes too far.

In the tariff dispute between the US and China both sides are now saying they are close to reaching a deal, and Presidents Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet in South Korea on 30 October. On Monday, however, Trump concluded rare earths deal with Japan which in view of China's recent export restrictions can be seen as a pact against Beijing.

Le pasteur et promoteur immobilier, Minaboua Edgard Marius Guidibi, séjourne désormais en prison. Il a été placé sous mandat de dépôt au terme d'une audition au parquet spécial de la Cour spéciale des affaires foncières (CSAF), ce mardi 28 octobre 2025. Son épouse, poursuivie dans la même procédure, est placée sous contrôle judiciaire.

Edgard Guidibi derrière les barreaux. Après une audition à la Cour spécial des affaires foncières, ce mardi 28 octobre 2025, son dossier a été transmis au juge d'instruction. Trois chefs d'accusation ont été retenus contre lui.
L'homme de Dieu selon les informations, est poursuivi pour association de malfaiteurs, escroquerie par appel public et stellionat. La procédure judiciaire va suivre son cours et il sera bientôt jugé.
De sources concordantes affirment que d'autres plaignants potentiels entendent saisir la CSAF dans la même procédure. Ce qui pourrait compliquer la situation du pasteur.

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REPORT on addressing transnational repression of human rights defenders
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Chloé Ridel

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