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Metsola leads EP push for stronger protection of journalists
The European Parliament is strengthening its efforts at increasing the protection of journalists and combat efforts by organisatons, corporations and powerful individuals…
AstraZeneca reaches vaccine shipping milestone as EU sues again
AstraZeneca Plc has delivered 50 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to European Union countries, according to EU supply data, a milestone…
EU negotiator Barnier spills Brexit secrets in new book
The EU's pointman on Brexit, Michel Barnier, releases a book Thursday recounting the insider track on Britain's acrimonious departure and teasing his…
MEPs deplore military build-up, attack in Czechia and jailing of Navalny
Parliament is deeply concerned by the recent Russian military build-up on Ukraine border and revelations of Russian agents behind explosions in Czechia…
EP insists COVID-19 certificate must facilitate free movement without discrimination
MEPs agreed that the new “EU COVID-19 certificate” - instead of Digital Green Certificate, as proposed by the Commission - should be…
Death of over 100 migrants off Libya – Italy, Malta and Libya were immediately alerted – Frontex
"We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. Once again, criminal gangs have crammed desperate people onto an unseaworthy boat in terrible weather…
At least 12 EU countries confident of July vaccine target -EU’s Breton
At least 12 of the European Union's 27 member states have said they are confident of being able to vaccinate 70% of…
S&Ds lead support for EU-UK Agreement in committee but seek assurances ahead of final vote
Today in a joint vote by the foreign affairs and the international trade committees, the S&D Group is leading support for the…
European countries may have to mix COVID-19 shots amid AstraZeneca crisis
Several European countries are considering mixing up COVID-19 vaccines for citizens who received a first dose of AstraZeneca’s shot, an unprecedented move…
Commission disburses further €13 billion under SURE to six Member States
The European Commission has disbursed €13 billion to six EU Member States in the sixth instalment of financial support under the SURE…
Commission hosts first EU matchmaking event to mobilise Europe’s full potential for the production of COVID-19 vaccines
Today, the Commission is hosting the first pan-European matchmaking event with over 300 participating companies from 25 Member States to expand COVID-19…
Peripheral countries, islands should get more support in fighting climate change, EP says
The European Parliament stressed the need to better support the territories most affected by the transition towards climate neutrality, notably outermost regions…