How the EU funds the Palestinian Authority
15 Oct EU Institutions

How the EU funds the Palestinian Authority

As the EU prepares to bankroll Gaza’s recovery, its insistence on funding the Palestinian Authority under strict reform conditions is raising questions about whether European aid can deliver real change, or simply sustain the system that has long failed Palestinians.
by Eloise Hardy
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MEPs sign letter condemning Thai conviction of rights activist
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Incentives and strong commitment needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
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