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Since Trump’s re-election, the EU is only getting ‘woker’: ‘That was exactly not the intention’

In response to the re-election of Donald Trump and a global conservative shift, the European Union is pushing forward with progressive plans to protect women's and LGBTQ+ rights. While intended as a signal against conservative forces, some critics warn that this ideological direction could lead to further internal division and the potential disintegration of the EU.

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Protesters at French consulate in solidarity with protests in France

About twenty people gathered at the French consulate in Amsterdam to support ongoing protests in France. The demonstrators aimed to highlight shared concerns regarding education quality and the rising cost of living.

Women's organizations devastated after death of Hajar: "Lived in immense fear"

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Trump must testify under oath in defamation case against BBC

A judge has ordered Donald Trump to provide sworn testimony by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a program regarding the 2021 Capitol riot. Although the BBC has apologized for the edited footage in question, they are seeking a dismissal of the case, arguing that the claims do not meet the legal threshold for defamation.

Women feel unsafe in Amsterdam, including when going out: death of Hajar sparks debate

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