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Feb 11, 2021
European Commission pays €14 billion to nine Member States under the SURE instrument
The European Commission has payed €14 billion to Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Greece and Italy in the...
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Feb 11, 2021
Samira Action Plan: Europe is planning to beat cancer with the help of radiological and nuclear tech
The Plan is to improve EU coordination, ensure that radiological and nuclear technologies continue to benefit the health of EU citizens,...
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Jan 21, 2021
"Europe fit for the Digital Age": The Overarching Proposition for New Rules on Digital Platforms
Source: The European Commission Press Corner In December, the European Commission proposed a comprehensive set of rules for all digital...
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Jan 21, 2021
Commission Creates a Centre for Digital Preservation of Cultural Heritage, and Launches Two Projects
Source: The European Commission The European Commission announced that it launched a European competence centre aiming to preserve and...
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Jan 5, 2021
EIB supports healthcare sector in Jordan
USD 59 million for the procurement of vaccines and health equipment The programme supports Jordan’s adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Jan 3, 2021
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: protecting European interests, ensuring fair competition, and continued cooperation in areas of...
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Dec 19, 2020
Council approves the EU drugs strategy for 2021-2025
The Council today approved the EU strategy setting out the political framework and priorities for the EU's drug policy in the period...
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Dec 19, 2020
EURATOM research and training programme: Council reaches political agreement
Member states' ambassadors today reached a political agreement on the proposed regulation establishing the research and training...
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Dec 19, 2020
European Parliament adopted two resolutions taking stock of the human rights situations
China must end the forced labour schemes and mass incarcerations of ethnic minorities Iran must free 2012 Sakharov laureate Nasrin...
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Dec 19, 2020
EU-UK relations: parliament adopts temporary contingency measures
On Friday, Parliament adopted measures to ensure basic road and air connections in case no agreement is reached on EU-UK future...
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Dec 19, 2020
EU budget: European Commission welcomes the adoption of the EU's long-term budget for 2021-2027
The European Commission welcomes the Council decision to adopt the next long-term EU budget for the period 2021-2027.
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Dec 4, 2020
European Commission presents “Staying safe from COVID-19 during winter” strategy
European Commission adopted a strategy for sustainably managing the pandemic over the coming winter months, a period that can bring a...
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Dec 4, 2020
Digital Decade: Commission launches Action Plan to support recovery and transformation of the media
The European Commission adopted Media and Audiovisiual Action Plan to support the recovery and transformation of the media and...
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Dec 4, 2020
European Democracy Action Plan: making EU democracies stronger
The European Commission presented on 3 December 2020 its European Democracy Action Plan to empower citizens and build more resilient...
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Nov 30, 2020
Steps to improve EU democracy ahead of 2024 elections
Parliament aims to enhance democracy and enable full participation in the European political space, based on lessons from the 2019...
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Nov 26, 2020
Affordable, accessible and safe medicines for all: the Commission presents a Pharmaceutical Strategy
Source: European Commission Press Release The Commission has today adopted a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe to ensure patients have...
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Nov 24, 2020
EU reconfirms support for Afghanistan at 2020 Geneva Conference
Source: European Commission The European Union today reconfirmed its long-standing solidarity and partnership with the people of...
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Nov 24, 2020
New EU survey (COVID-19): 59% Irish citizens satisfied with EU solidarity during the pandemic
Source: European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland 58% of Irish residents believe the health benefits of COVID-19 measures outweigh...
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Nov 23, 2020
Marked improvement in Europe's air quality over past decade, fewer deaths linked to pollution
Source: European Commission Better air quality has led to a significant reduction of premature deaths over the past decade in Europe....
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Nov 23, 2020
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with Charles Michel
"The upcoming G20 Summit this weekend could mark a new beginning for global cooperation. 2020 has been a very difficult year. But the G20...
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Nov 17, 2020
LIFE programme: over €280 million in EU funding for environment, nature and climate action projects
The European Commission has approved an investment package of more than €280 million from the EU budget for over 120 new LIFE programme...
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Nov 17, 2020
Closer to a Sustainable solution of the pandemic: Authorisation of COVID-19 Vaccines for Europeans
European Commission’s authorisation for a new contract with CureVac will be the fifth contract to secure another COVID-19 vaccine. The...
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Sep 15, 2020
COVID-19: both a challenge and an opportunity for democracy
The global pandemic has not only challenged our health and economy, but our democracies.
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Sep 15, 2020
EU emissions trading system: free allowances must be better targeted, say auditors
Free allowances still make up over 40 % of all available allowances under the EU’s ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS)...
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