Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
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Violence against journalists undermines the very foundations of open, free and democratic societies. Yet across the world, journalists continue to be killed, tortured, harassed, detained and forced into exile simply for doing their job and holding power to account.
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European Commission Statement Brussels, 01 Nov 2026 Violence against journalists undermines the very foundations of open, free and democratic societies. Yet across the world, journalists continue to be killed, tortured, harassed, detained…
Source: European Commission
Congressional trades in the stocks in this story
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Asml Holding (ASML) (jointly held), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 23 Oct 2026. That is 9 days before publication. Filed 28 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Michael T. McCaul bought Asml Holding (ASML) (held by a spouse), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 7 Aug 2026. That is 86 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Novartis Ag (NVS), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 27 Aug 2026. That is 66 days before publication. Filed 25 Sep 2026. View the filing.
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Who gains and who loses around Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VGK)
Companies mentioned with this story
- VGK Vanguard Intl Equity Index F
Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VGK) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 1 Nov 2026 story “Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.” Reason on file: Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF holds stocks listed in Europe, which this story is about (“european”)
- ASML Asml Holding
Asml Holding (ASML) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 1 Nov 2026 story “Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.” Reason on file: ASML Holding N.V (special industry machinery) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares
- HSBC Hsbc Holdings
For “Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists,” Hsbc Holdings (HSBC) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: HSBC Holdings (savings institution, federally chartered) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares
- SHEL Shell
In “Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists,” Shell (SHEL) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Shell (crude petroleum and natural gas) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares
- NVS Novartis Ag
For “Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists,” Novartis Ag (NVS) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Novartis AG (pharmaceutical preparations) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares
Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VGK)
The 1 Nov 2026 story “Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists” names Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VGK) because of this story.
What ties Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VGK) to the headline is this: Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF holds stocks listed in Europe, which this story is about (“european”)
A second company, Asml Holding (ASML), is listed for a different reason: ASML Holding N.V (special industry machinery) is one of the largest Europe-based companies traded in the US, so news about Europe (“european”) reaches its shares
Price levels for Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VGK)
ASML traded between 1583.71 and 1868.68 across 14 sessions. The latest close on file is 1590.17. HSBC traded between 91.56 and 101.91 across 14 sessions. The latest close on file is 94.32.
A simple score for Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VGK)
40 out of 100
“Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists” scores 40 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 5 linked companies.