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European Parliament fast-tracks procedure to adopt Digital Green Certificate by June
To facilitate its adoption by the summer, MEPs decided to accelerate the approval of the Digital Green Certificate, allowing for safe and…
EPP backs digital vaccination certificate, Socialists wary of backdoor restrictions to free movement
The two major political groupings in the European Parliament have expressed their support in principle to the proposed a single European Vaccination…
EU Council adopts new rules to strengthen administrative cooperation and include sales through digital platforms
The EU Council has adopted new rules to improve administrative cooperation in the field of taxation and address the challenges posed by…
‘EU is late on Covid-19 vaccine distribution – European Commission
The European Parliament discussed the Covid-19 vaccine in the presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last month. During the…
US election ‘wake up call’ for disinformation
The US election call was a wake up call for the European Parliament on disinformation and its harmful effects. A panel discussing…
EU sets research and innovation priorities for a sustainable future
The European Commission has adopted the first strategic plan for Horizon Europe , the new EU research and innovation programme worth €95.5…
AstraZeneca further cuts target for supply to EU in first quarter to 30 million vaccines: document
AstraZeneca cut its supply forecast of COVID-19 vaccine to the European Union in the first quarter to about 30 million doses, a…
EU-wide survey shows Europeans want voice on Future of Europe
The European Parliament and the European Commission are today releasing the first-ever Eurobarometer survey conducted jointly for the two institutions. The Special…
Malta has lowest share of female Ministers, MPs
Malta ranked last in the European Union with regard to the share of female participation in the country's decision-making institution, with the…
Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine developers question neutrality of EU regulator, want apology
The developers of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 on Tuesday questioned the neutrality of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) after an…
16 EU countries, including Malta opt against ordering more Moderna vaccines
Malta has opted against topping up its orders for more Moderna vaccines, according to documents revealed by the Hungarian Government. The documents…
Single Market: Commission adopts new guidance documents to facilitate the free movement of goods
The free movement of goods is an essential corner stone of the Single Market that benefits European citizens and businesses. Ensuring and…