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Business Greenwashing Trap

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By Nicole K.Phinopoulou, Lawyer, Banking & Financial Services, LLB. LLM. LPC, CISL, University of Cambridge T Leaders around the world are reaffirming their commitment to accelerate measures to fight climate change. Similarly, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), recently stated that the fight against climate change is on the agenda of ECB’s Governing Council on assessment and discussions when determining the monetary policy of the Euro-zone.

European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigates €5.4 billion worth of loss to the EU budget in its first 7 months of activity

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In its first annual report, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) gives an account of the first 7 months of its operational activity.  For the first time, statistics on EPPO operations per participating Member State, crime, seizures, number of indictments and other key figures are shared. While many expected a slow start followed by a gradual increase in activity, the EPPO worked at full speed from Day 1. The EPPO is a systemic part of the overall architecture put in place to protect EU taxpayers’ money.

The dangers of defending women accused of sorcery in Papua New Guinea

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In Papua New Guinea, defending women accused of sorcery, has become a life-threatening occupation. The UN and European Union run  Spotlight Initiative , is promoting legislation that will protect threatened human rights defenders in the country, who risk violence, torture, and death. 

Editorial

Editorial
George Kazoleas, Lawyer