Oxfam EU’s monthly media advisory provides an update on what EU stories, moments and events Oxfam is keeping its eye on. Please get in touch for interview requests, statements, background information and embargoed copies of upcoming reports.
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Upcoming moments
September
Gaza – Comment: Oxfam will continue to monitor and react to ongoing developments in Gaza and the EU’s response. Oxfam experts are available for interview and comment.
New EU Commissioners – Comment: Oxfam experts are available for comment on the appointment of European Commissioners.
9 September – Tax the Rich – Press Release: Oxfam will publish a press release on wealth taxation in the EU and EU countries. Oxfam EU tax expert, Chiara Putaturo, is available for interview.
10 September – Apple Tax Case – Reaction: The ECJ is due to rule on a case featuring the European Commission and Ireland over an alleged €13 billion unpaid tax bill from technology giant Apple. Oxfam will publish a media reaction and Oxfam EU tax expert, Chiara Putaturo, is available for interview.
10 to 24 September – United Nations General Assembly –Comment: Oxfam will be at UNGA. Spokespersons are available for interview.
11 September – Food Insecurity and Biofuels – Report: Oxfam will publish a report on biofuels and food insecurity, focused on the EU’s and EU countries’ failed biofuel policies. Reach out for an embargoed copy and Oxfam EU climate justice expert, Julie Bos, is available for interview.
October
8 October – EU Tax Havens – Comment: EU finance ministers will review the EU tax haven’s blacklist. Oxfam EU tax expert, Chiara Putaturo, is available for comment.
9 October – Global Gateway – Report & Event: Oxfam will publish a joint paper with Eurodad and Counterbalance on the EU’s Global Gateway, focusing on the privatisation of aid. Oxfam and partners will host an event launch. Please reach out for more information. Oxfam EU aid and development finance expert, Antonio Gambini, is available for comment.
28 October TBC – Run-up to COP29 – Report: In the run-up to COP29, Oxfam will publish a report and a press release on climate inequality. Please reach out for an embargoed copy.
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