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The reform needs to be formally approved by the European Parliament and the member states before it can come into force.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Developers’ recent applications for water rights tied to Stratos were immediately countered with formally filed objections from everyday Utahns; two of these applications have already been withdrawn.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
In March, the L.A. chapter of the DSA announced it would recommend Raman for mayor, but not formally endorse her.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
In May 2025, the World Health Organization formally placed chronic kidney disease on its agenda for reducing early deaths from noncommunicable diseases by one third before 2030.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
After the eruption, the Cascades Volcano Observatory was formally established in Vancouver, Washington in 1982, and other offices quickly followed: the Alaska Volcano Observatory, the California Volcano Observatory, and the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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