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European Green Deal: Commission presents actions to boost organic production
The Commission presented an Action Plan for the development of organic production on 25 March 2021. Its overall aim is to boost the...
ECOPNET
Mar 29, 2021


8th Environment Action Programme: EU Member States ready to start negotiations
Ambassadors of EU Member States today approved a mandate for the Council to start negotiations with the European Parliament in order to...
ECOPNET
Mar 29, 2021


New system to facilitate and accelerate approval of adapted vaccines against COVID-19
On 24 March, as an immediate action under the HERA Incubator, the new European bio-defence preparedness plan against COVID-19 variants,...
ECOPNET
Mar 29, 2021


Safe and resilient forests: Commission works for wildfire prevention
The Commission has published new guidelines to facilitate a better understanding of land-based wildfire prevention and effective...
ECOPNET
Mar 29, 2021


European Commission reinforces transparency and approval mechanism for exports of COVID-19 vaccines
On 24 March, the European Commission has introduced the principles of reciprocity and proportionality as new criteria to be considered...
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Mar 26, 2021


Brussels+ Experience Sharing on EU Institutions by Alumni of the College of Europe
ECOPNET and Bruxircle are inviting you to the third edition of Brussels+ online events, “Experience Sharing on EU Institutions by Alumni...
ECOPNET
Mar 25, 2021


EU provides €500,000 in emergency funding for victims of Cox's Bazar fire in Bangladesh
The European Commission has announced €500,000 in emergency funding to respond to the consequences of the massive fires in Cox's Bazar...
ECOPNET
Mar 25, 2021


Commission seeks input on a new anti-coercion instrument
The European Commission launched a 12-week public consultation to seek input from businesses, organisations and individuals in shaping a...
ECOPNET
Mar 25, 2021


Health Technology Assessment: Council agrees its negotiating position
Member states agreed on a mandate to start negotiations with the European Parliament on a legislative proposal concerning joint work on...
ECOPNET
Mar 25, 2021


The Commission adopted the first annual work programme of Erasmus+ with over a €28 billion budget
On 25 March, the Commission adopted the first annual work programme of Erasmus+ 2021-2027. With a budget of €26.2 billion, (compared to...
ECOPNET
Mar 25, 2021


European Innovation Council to help turn scientific ideas into breakthrough innovations
The European Commission launched the European Innovation Council (EIC) with a budget of over €10 billion (in current prices) for...
ECOPNET
Mar 24, 2021


New action plan has been proposed by Commission to uphold child rights and support children in need
On 24 March, the Commission has adopted the first comprehensive EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, as well as a proposal for a...
ECOPNET
Mar 24, 2021


European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS): New rules accessing databases
The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on the rules connecting the ETIAS central...
ECOPNET
Mar 22, 2021


Coronavirus: European Commission presents the Digital Green Certificate
On 17 March, the European Commission has proposed to create a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate safe free movement inside the EU...
ECOPNET
Mar 22, 2021


International Anti-Racism Day: Respect human rights to rebuild our societies in all their diversity
Maria Marouda, Chair of the Council of Europe’s European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), Yanduan Li, Chairperson of the...
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Mar 22, 2021


Commission gives additional €9 billion under SURE instrument to seven Member States
On 16th of March, the European Commission has disbursed €9 billion to seven EU Member States in the fifth instalment of financial support...
ECOPNET
Mar 17, 2021


Conference on the Future of Europe: Build a more resilient Europe
European Parliament President, David Sassoli, Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa, on behalf of the Presidency of the Council, and...
ECOPNET
Mar 17, 2021


Commission launches a new €1 billion package to finance customs controls
The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached on 16 March by the European Parliament and EU Member States on the...
ECOPNET
Mar 17, 2021


EU to set up new European Partnerships and invest nearly €10 billion
EU to set up new European Partnerships and invest nearly €10 billion for the green and digital transition The Commission proposed today...
ECOPNET
Feb 23, 2021


EU to invest €150 million for research to counter coronavirus variants
The European Commission presented a Communication for the proposed launch of a European bio-defence preparedness programme called “HERA...
ECOPNET
Feb 18, 2021


Coronavirus: preparing Europe for the increased threat of variants
The Commission is proposing immediate action to prepare Europe for the increased threat of coronavirus variants. The new European...
ECOPNET
Feb 18, 2021


State aid: Commission approves €2.9 billion public support for battery value chain
The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a second Important Project of Common European Interest (“IPCEI”) to support...
ECOPNET
Feb 11, 2021


Agreement Reached on the 2021-2027 European Social Fund+
European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the EU Social Fund+ (ESF+) that contributes to social inclusion, job...
ECOPNET
Feb 11, 2021


A New Agenda For The Mediterranean: EU and Southern Neighbourhood
Source: European Commission Press Center A new Agenda for Mediterranean was adopted on 9th of February, by the European Commission and...
ECOPNET
Feb 11, 2021
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