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At the Winter Paralympics in Italy, the decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under their countries' flags has met with widespread criticism. At the same time the Ukrainian team has been banned from wearing outfits featuring a map of Ukraine that includes the Russian-occupied territories. Several countries have joined Ukraine in announcing that they will boycott the opening ceremony.

Julian von Moos muss aufgrund einer Muskelverletzung an den Hamstrings rund zwei Wochen pausieren. Das gibt der FCL in einer Mitteilung bekannt.

« Ce projet permettra d'acquérir des connaissances nouvelles et plus approfondies sur notre géologie et n'est possible que grâce à la contribution française », a déclaré le gouvernement groenlandais.

The post Paris signe un accord pour exploiter les richesses minérales du Groenland appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Das Fedpol muss das gegen den Journalisten Ali Abunimah verhängte Einreiseverbot und dessen Ausweisung im Januar 2025 nachträglich begründen. Das Bundesverwaltungsgericht hat die Beschwerde des Mannes gutgeheissen.

Rapporteur Axel Voss will brief journalists on Tuesday 10 March at 15.00 on Parliament’s proposals to protect EU creative production in the age of artificial intelligence.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Rapporteur Axel Voss will brief journalists on Tuesday 10 March at 15.00 on Parliament’s proposals to protect EU creative production in the age of artificial intelligence.
Committee on Legal Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Rapporteur Axel Voss will brief journalists on Tuesday 10 March at 15.00 on Parliament’s proposals to protect EU creative production in the age of artificial intelligence.
Committee on Legal Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Rapporteur Axel Voss will brief journalists on Tuesday 10 March at 15.00 on Parliament’s proposals to protect EU creative production in the age of artificial intelligence.
Committee on Legal Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Faute de quorum et de majorité pour élire un nouveau chef de l'État avant l'échéance constitutionnelle, la présidente du Kosovo Vjosa Osmani a signé un décret dissolvant l'Assemblée. Le pays se dirige désormais vers de nouvelles élections législatives anticipées.

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Faute de quorum et de majorité pour élire un nouveau chef de l'État avant l'échéance constitutionnelle, la présidente du Kosovo Vjosa Osmani a signé un décret dissolvant l'Assemblée. Le pays se dirige désormais vers de nouvelles élections législatives anticipées.

- Le fil de l'Info / Kosovo Vetëvendosje, Une - Diaporama, Courrier des Balkans, Kosovo, Politique

Cette nouvelle pourrait expliquer la réticence de Kiev à autoriser les inspections de l'oléoduc Druzhba.

The post L’Ukraine peut survivre financièrement jusqu’après les élections en Hongrie, estime Bruxelles appeared first on Euractiv FR.

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Après plusieurs jours de suspension en raison de la situation sécuritaire au Moyen-Orient, l’ambassade d’Algérie au Qatar amorce un retour progressif à la normale. La […]

L’article L’ambassade d’Algérie au Qatar met en garde contre les rumeurs et précise la situation est apparu en premier sur .

Les cosmétiques ont fait l'objet de près de 4 700 alertes de sécurité des produits dans l'UE en 2025.

The post L’UE enregistre le plus grand nombre d’alertes relatives à la sécurité des produits depuis plus de 20 ans appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Depuis la prise de position espagnole contre la guerre au Moyen-Orient et le refus de laisser les États-Unis utiliser ses bases en Andalousie, les Turcs multiplient les déclarations d'amour à Madrid.

- Le fil de l'Info / Une - Diaporama - En premier, Courrier des Balkans, Turquie, Une - Diaporama, Relations internationales

Le contrôleur européen de la protection des données souligne la nécessité de fixer des limites claires qui doivent être respectées en matière de flux de données spécifiques aux frontières.

The post L’UE doit fixer des limites claires à l’accès des États-Unis aux données des Européens, selon le contrôleur européen de la protection des données appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Discussion circles at the Dalton Junior High School, Japan. Credit: Miko Nakano

By Miko Nakano
TOKYO, Japan, Mar 6 2026 (IPS)

Around the world, conflicts often begin not with violence, but with assumptions. When people judge others before understanding them, labels replace dialogue—and division replaces trust. For young people growing up in an increasingly polarized world, learning to listen may be one of the most powerful tools for peace.

“We unilaterally assume that people we have never met are demons—and repeat the same mistakes.”

This line from the anime Attack on Titan made me stop and think. In the story, enemies who were taught to hate each other finally meet and realize they are human beings with fears, families, and dreams.

But this pattern is not fiction. Throughout history, societies have judged others before understanding them. During the Crusades, opposing sides saw each other only as threats. In modern times, media narratives and online discussions sometimes simplify complex issues into “good” versus “evil.” Once labels are applied, empathy becomes difficult.

Conversation time with children who live in the slum areas in Ghaziabad, India. Credit: Miko Nakano

Even justice systems are not immune to bias. The Hakamata case in Japan, widely reported by BBC News, raised serious concerns about how media pressure and unreliable evidence can influence judicial decisions. The case showed how justice can be compromised when assumptions take priority over careful examination of facts and individual voices. Around the world, wrongful convictions and discrimination continue to demonstrate how easily fairness can be undermined when judgment replaces understanding.

This is why SDG 16—peace, justice, and strong institutions—matters. Peace is not only about ending wars. It is about building societies where people are heard before they are judged.

Conversation about education with Yoshimasa Hayashi, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, at the National High School Future Conference, House of Councilors Members’ Office Building, Tokyo, Japan. Credit: Miko Nakano

My awareness of this issue began in elementary school. A classmate was widely labeled as “strange,” and many students avoided her. One day, she spoke openly about the pain of being ignored. Listening to her changed my perspective. I realized how easily we can judge someone without ever asking why.

Instead of keeping this reflection to myself, I decided to take action.

In junior high school, I helped organize small discussion circles during class activities where students could share experiences of being misunderstood or judged. We created simple rules: listen without interrupting, ask questions before assuming, and respect differences. At first, conversations were awkward. But over time, students began speaking more openly. Some admitted they had judged others too quickly. Others shared experiences of feeling excluded.

These small conversations changed the atmosphere in our classroom. They did not solve every problem, but they created space for listening.

I later learned that young people around the world are doing similar work. Programs like Seeds of Peace and Generation Global bring together youth from different backgrounds to engage in dialogue across conflict lines. Their work shows that listening is not passive—it is an active form of peacebuilding.

As young people, we may not control institutions or governments yet. But we shape the culture around us every day—in classrooms, online spaces, and communities. If we normalize quick labeling and division, conflict grows. If we normalize listening, trust grows.

Building peaceful societies begins long before political negotiations. It begins when we ask “why” instead of assuming. It begins when we recognize that every person has a story that deserves to be heard.

In a world facing rising polarization and mistrust, choosing to listen may seem small. But it is not weak. It is foundational.

Peace does not start in courtrooms or parliaments alone.
It starts in conversations.

And young people are ready to lead them.

Edited by Dr Hanna Yoon

IPS UN Bureau Report

 

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Youth voice on SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions