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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/23813575

• In 2023, EU authorities recorded nearly 5,200 wildlife trafficking seizures, mostly involving endangered European eels, timber, and medicinal plants, reinforcing the bloc’s status as a key global trade hub, a new report notes.
• More than 1 million CITES-listed specimens — including more than 600,000 live animals and 10,000 live plants — were intercepted across EU countries, according to the TRAFFIC report.
• Authorities documented 88 species seized for the first time, including poison frogs and tarantula look-alikes, while 28% of fauna seizures were linked to the exotic pet trade.
• The EU’s response includes updated legislation and participation in globally coordinated enforcement actions such as Operation Thunder.

Germany, France, the Netherlands and Spain accounted for nearly 75% of reported seizures. While 86% of intercepted shipments were destined for the EU market,

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/42224352

The relationship between Singapore and China is more important than before in this time of global turbulence and uncertainty, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Jun 24).

Mr Wong reiterated that Singapore has a clear and consistent “One China” policy and is opposed to Taiwan independence, MFA said in the press release.

The relationship between Singapore and China is more important than before in this time of global turbulence and uncertainty, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Jun 24).

Mr Wong reiterated that Singapore has a clear and consistent “One China” policy and is opposed to Taiwan independence, MFA said in the press release.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/42222617

A German court has overturned a ban on far-right magazine Compact that was accused of inciting hatred against Jews and foreigners

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/42221881

A German court has overturned a ban on far-right magazine Compact that was accused of inciting hatred against Jews and foreigners

"Tariffs benefit no one. They damage everyone," Merz told lawmakers

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/46685965

By the end of May 2025, solar capacity had reached 1.08 TW (1,080 GW), up 56.9% year on year.