Published on 09/27/2024 12:03
Video length: 3 min
Eurozapping: in Belgium, Pope Francis denounces the reappearance of fractures in Europe
(FRANCEINFO)
As usual, the 11 p.m. news program provides a look at news from European television channels. This is Eurozapping for Thursday, September 26.
Amidst a storm, Pope Francis arrived in Brussels, Belgium, on the evening of Thursday, September 26, following a brief stop in Luxembourg. The 87-year-old pontiff appeared cheerful and playful. “I have observed the decline in the birth rate. Please have more children; this is the future,” he stated. Pope Francis, who is scheduled to remain in Belgium until Sunday, September 29, also condemned the resurgence of divisions and animosities in Europe.
Estonia is prepared to accommodate foreign prisoners. In Tallinn, the capital, life is tranquil and the prisons are nearly empty. The country is offering to lease cells to nations facing prison overcrowding, with between 500 and 1,000 places available. Estonia expects to generate 30 million euros in annual revenue. The former British Conservative government had shown interest in this offer.
Watch the full report in the video above.
Published on 09/27/2024 12:03
Video length: 3 min
(FRANCEINFO)
Like every evening, the 11 p.m. news takes a look at the news broadcast by European television channels. It’s Eurozapping on Thursday, September 26.
Pope Francis’s Arrival in Belgium
Under a storm, Pope Francis landed in Brussels (Belgium) on the evening of Thursday, September 26, after a stopover of a few hours in Luxembourg. The 87-year-old pontiff was smiling and facetious. “I have seen the decline in the birth rate. Please have more children, this is the future,” he declared.
Unity Amidst Division in Europe
Pope Francis, who will stay in Belgium until Sunday, September 29, also denounced the reappearance of fractures and enmities in Europe that threaten the continent’s unity.
Key Messages from Pope Francis
- Addressing the decline in birth rates, he encouraged European nations to focus on family planning and population growth.
- He highlighted the importance of overcoming historical divides to foster cooperation among European states.
- His visit aims to rejuvenate the understanding of solidarity and unity in a socially fragmented Europe.
Estonia’s Innovative Prison Solution
In a related development, Estonia is prepared to receive foreign prisoners. In the capital Tallinn, life is peaceful and the prisons are empty. The country offers to rent cells to states suffering from prison overcrowding.
- Between 500 and 1,000 places would be available.
- Estonia hopes to generate €30 million in revenue each year.
- The former British Conservative government had expressed interest in this progressive proposal.
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