Europe is experiencing a significant demographic shift, which greatly influences daily life and requires comprehensive, integrated responses. As EU citizens enjoy longer, healthier lifespans, it is imperative for all Union policies to be proactive and facilitate the transition from an ageing society to one that embraces longevity. The demography toolbox, devised by the European Commission, incorporates insights from across the EU and presents a holistic strategy to address demographic transformation through four key areas: supporting parents, empowering younger generations, enhancing the well-being of older generations, and managing migration effectively. The toolbox acknowledges the importance of considering the geographical aspects of demographic trends, particularly in areas facing population decline and notable emigration of young workers. This briefing delves into the initiatives implemented following the release of two pivotal Commission communications: the green paper on ageing and the long-term vision for rural areas. It outlines the EU legislative instruments and programmes that bolster the four central components of the toolbox. Furthermore, the paper examines the demographic trends at regional and local level, focusing on the implementation of the Commission's Talent Booster Mechanism. The briefing also provides a synopsis of the EU cohesion funding mechanisms designed to mitigate the adverse impacts of demographic change. This briefing has been drafted at the request of a member of the European Economic and Social Committee, in the framework of the agreement between the European Parliament and the Committee. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs) were set up to facilitate cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation between Member States or their regional and local authorities. EGTCs enable these partners to implement joint projects, share expertise and improve coordination of spatial planning. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali government on Wednesday rejected the Amnesty International report accusing the Somali government of killing more than two dozen civilians in strike by Turkish drones in the Lower Shabelle region.

The escape gives only a few a chance to survive as frequently incessant Russian artillery accurate strikes rule out this option for Ukrainian troops, Yury Yurechko noted

Lin Jian did not comment on Putin’s supposed visit to China, saying that he had «no information for dissemination»

Alexander Lukashenko will also attend the military parade in honor of the 79th anniversary of the Victory in World War II on Red Square on the morning of May 9 alongside other invited leaders

The scientist believes the project will successfully compete with the Global Seed Vault on Spitsbergen

Christelle Nahan noted that people were tired of the fact that there was not enough money for the development of infrastructure, hospitals and schools, for pensions and benefits for children

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Timothy Musa Kabba Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has launched another missile barrage on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, local officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte has told Financial Times she is prepared to deploy troops on a training mission inside Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

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Behind the scenes of the Met Gala, stars will go to great lengths to look good, with some getting sewn into their gowns and even considering wearing adult nappies.

It's nice to slow down and smell the roses on a leisurely bike ride — but perhaps only if you're along a park connector. Do that on the road and you could be accused of hogging the road. One driver claimed a cyclist was going too slowly and ended up getting into an argument with him, according to a video uploaded to the SgfollowsAll Instagram page on Tuesday (May 7). In the 40-second clip, a female driver has wound down her window and is filming the cyclist, who is on his bike on the driver's side of the car. She accuses him of cycling «very slowly» and asks sarcastically: «You're walking in the garden ah?» Raising her voice, she adds: «You're cycling very dangerously. On top of that, I need to move!» In response, the cyclist says he was cycling on the left side of the road and that he couldn't go faster because he wasn't driving a car. As the driver continues to confront him in a heightened tone, he tells her not to be rude. «You know you're on camera, that's why you're very nice,» she replies exasperatedly, adding that she will upload the video online.

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Rylan Clark has spoken about the horrific abuse he suffered while filming his BBC series with Rob Rinder in Venice, Italy.

In addition, two of the city’s neighborhoods lost power

Punjab Congress chief Amardiner Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday stoked a fresh controversy as he called the 2019 Pulwama attack a «mystery' and claimed that the ruling BJP »can do anything to during elections'. Warring's statement comes days after former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi's "stuntbaazi' remark that triggered a political firestorm.

Nairobi (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with Somali businessmen in Kenya on Tuesday night to discuss their role in the rebuilding and development of the country.

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Kenya’s government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas and promising evicted families the equivalent of $75 to relocate after a deadline passed to evacuate amid deadly rains.

Olly Alexander gave it his all as he took to the stage in Malmo Sweden for the first live performance of his Eurovision entry at the Semi Finals on Tuesday evening. 

Bambie Thug, 31, a non-binary artist from County Cork, delivered a showstopping performance of their song Doomsday Blue for the crowd in Malmo, Sweden.

Cara Delevingne has insisted she is still sober after trolls accused her of being 'coked up' during a viral interview at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday.

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