Categoria: News Diplomacy
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The African Union has a strategy to make Africa a global leader in AI
The African Union has a strategy that, if successful, could help African states develop AI tools designed to their needs—and perhaps help the continent become a global leader in AI, writes Stephanie Gull. In 2024, the African Union Executive Council unveiled its Continental AI Strategy, emphasizing the need for an African–centric AI development strategy. The…
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Statali. CISL FP, Confsal Unsa, FLP e Confintesa FP: “Consultazione ignorata dall’80% dei lavoratori. Attendiamo il via libera della Corte dei Conti”
Roma, 7 gennaio 2025 – “La consultazione promossa dai sindacati non firmatari sul CCNL Funzioni Centrali 2022-2024, priva di verifiche oggettive e trasparenza è stata ignorata dall’80% dipendenti del comparto. Nonostante ciò, viene presentata come rappresentativa dell’intero settore”.Lo dichiarano, congiuntamente, i segretari Marinelli, Battaglia, Cefalo e Ratti, rispettivamente di CISL FP, Confsal Unsa, FLP e…
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Justin Trudeau resigns as prime minister of Canada after growing calls to step down
Trudeau, who has led Canada for nine years as the leader of the governing Liberal Party, has seen his government thrust into turmoil after his finance minister quit last month. Justin Trudeau stepped down as prime minister of Canada on Monday amidst a crisis in his government and low polling ratings. He has also resigned…
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What Awaits Latin America in 2025?
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has threated the region with tariffs and even territorial conquest. Navigating Trump’s Threats Although U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, he has made threats and staffing choices to suggest that Latin America will be a focus of his foreign policy. Dealing with the Trump White House will stretch many…
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French and German diplomats seek fresh start with new Syrian leaders
France and Germany’s foreign ministers are in Damascus for talks with Syrian de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the highest-level Western visit since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad last month. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in the Syrian capital on Friday for his first visit. “In the coming weeks, depending on how security conditions…
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Georgia’s new pro-Russia president inaugurated amid protests
The ruling Georgian Dream party has halted talks on joining the EU Georgia inaugurated its new president Sunday amid claims his controversial election was a sham. Mikheil Kavelashvili, a far-right firebrand and former footballer, was sworn in at a ceremony in the country’s parliament, consolidating the hold of the ruling pro-Russian Georgian Dream party on the…
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German president dissolves parliament and announces February election date
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was requested to dissolve parliament by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after the leader’s ruling coalition collapsed. Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Friday he has agreed to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s request to dissolve parliament and has set 23 February as the date for the new elections. Steinmeier was widely expected to adhere…
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CCNL Funzioni Centrali 2022 2024
Il Consiglio dei Ministri nella seduta di oggi ha approvato la preintesa e ha autorizzato la sottoscrizione definitiva del CCNL Funzioni Centrali. Ora l’ultimo passo è la certificazione da parte della Corte di Conti, che è attesa nei prossimi giorni.Come FLP – Federazione Lavoratori Pubblici e Funzioni Pubbliche esprimiamo grande soddisfazione, e lavoriamo anche in…
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France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades. As Paris was devising a new military strategy that would sharply reduce its permanent troop presence in Africa, two of its closest allies struck a double blow. The…
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NATO leader says he wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any peace talks with Russia
NATO’s secretary-general said he wants to discuss ways to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any future peace talks with Russia during a meeting Wednesday with Ukraine’s president and a small number of European leaders. But Mark Rutte appeared frustrated at growing speculation in NATO capitals about when those peace talks might start…