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Weekly legal news from the EU and RussiaSpain, EU propose to keep Gibraltar land border open
Spain and the European Commission have sent Britain a proposal to keep the Gibraltar land border open as part of a definitive solution settling the post-Brexit status of the enclave. The Spanish-EU proposal includes removing the fence to ensure free flow of people between Spain and the enclave.
Source: Reuters
French prison population reaches a record 120% capacity
French prisons have reached record levels of inmates this year, with 72,809 people behind bars, despite there only being 60,700 places available. This overpopulation has led to a decline in prison standards, with some 2,225 prisoners having to sleep on mattresses on the floor.
Source: Euronews
European Parliament declares Russia a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’
The European Parliament adopted a resolution declaring Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism because of Moscow’s strikes on civilian targets. The resolution was adopted with 494 votes in favor, 58 against and 44 abstentions. The declaration is symbolic but it does call for new sanctions and further isolation of Russia.
Source: Politico
EU adopts rules for more gender-balanced boards
The European Parliament has formally adopted the new EU law on gender balance on corporate boards. By 2026, companies will need to have 40% of the underrepresented sex among non-executive directors or 33% among all directors.
Source: European Commission
Slovenians back new law to prevent politicising public television
Slovenians have voted to prevent the government from appointing people to public television and news organisations. More than 62% of voters gave their approval in the referend. The vote came after complaints that Slovenia's press freedom rights had deteriorated under former populist prime minister Janez Janša.
Source: Euronews
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