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Trust in EU has increased since last summer, Eurobarometer shows

The Commission has published the results of the latest Standard Eurobarometer survey conducted in February-March 2021. It shows that while the coronavirus pandemic has affected Europeans' daily lives for more…

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EU seals deal with Pfizer-BioNTech for up to 1.8 bln doses of vaccine – EU official

PUURS, Belgium, April 23 (Reuters) - The European Union has sealed the world's biggest vaccine supply deal, agreeing to buy up to 1.8 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed…

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Renewed commitment and ambitions to fight climate change

"We are ready to take our collective responsibility for the well-being of our people…and of our planet", EU council President Charles Michel said during a summit where the United States…

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EU has exported 37 million more COVID-19 shots than its nations have received – sources

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union has exported about 37 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines than it has shared out among its own 27 countries, two sources told Reuters…

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Malta: PM’s power to select judges does not breach EU law – European Court of Justice

The European Court of Justice decided that the Prime Minister’s power to select candidates for the judiciary, selected for eligibility by an independent commission, does not breach the EU law.…

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EU agenda

Here is the agenda for the week 20 April - 23 April 20 April - The Centre for European Studies (CefES) and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) are…

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Czechs say Russian retaliation stronger than expected, ask EU partners for solidarity

PRAGUE, April 19 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic said on Monday Russia's eviction of 20 Czech embassy employees in response to Prague's expulsion of 18 Russian staff was a stronger than expected reaction and the government…

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EU Commission launches public consultation on electoral rights of mobile EU citizens

Today, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on the electoral rights of mobile EU citizens, as part of the follow-up of the 2020 Citizenship Report. The electoral rights of…

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Some EU countries to miss April deadline for recovery plans -Commission

BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - Some European Union governments will miss the April 30 deadline to submit their recovery plans to the European Commission, its Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said…

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EU to define what makes a ‘green’ investment in transport, industry, buildings

BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - The European Union will next week lay out conditions that transport, industry and buildings must meet to be classed as a sustainable investment in Europe, but delay a decision on whether to label gas…

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Iran, United States to discuss options before more nuclear talks, EU official says

BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - Negotiating teams for Iran and the United States will return home for internal discussions on how to rescue the 2015 nuclear deal, a European Union…

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On this day in 2004, Malta and nine other countries signed the EU accession treaty

On this day, in 2004 the leaders of ten new countries with a combined population of almost 75 million signed the accession treaty, through which they joined the EU. Up to…

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Britain must act jointly with EU on Northern Ireland – EU’s Sefcovic

BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - The European Union will continue its legal action against Britain over the latter's unilateral action in Northern Ireland and said only jointly agreed solutions to…

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EU’s von der Leyen gets Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrated her first Covid-19 shot on Thursday by posting a picture on Twitter of herself receiving the PFizer/BioNTech vaccine. In a post on…

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EU medicine regulator EMA to issue recommendation on J&J vaccine next week

April 14 (Reuters) - Europe's drug regulator said on Wednesday it expects to issue a recommendation on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine next week and that it continues to believe…

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New agreement to secure EU’s external borders

"With this deal, we are better equipped to secure Europe's external borders and detect potential security risks - two crucial priorities for the EPP Group”, explained Jeroen Lenaers MEP. His…

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EU says it can’t help Montenegro on China loan but can on financing

BRUSSELS, April 12 (Reuters) - The European Union cannot help EU-hopeful Montenegro repay its debts to China, but can help it complete a highway plan that started with a huge…

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Sofagate: ‘Never again…’ von Der Leyen to Michel

A week after the so-called "sofagate", the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had the opportunity to discuss the issue with the President of the European Council,…

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Bulgarian PM reveals increased price for EU’s new vaccine contract with Pfizer

SOFIA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has revealed that a big new vaccine supply contract that the European Union is seeking from Pfizer-BioNTech from 2022 will be at…

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UK, EU talks on N.Ireland are constructive, differences remain, says UK PM’s spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - Talks between Britain and the European Union on part of their Brexit deal which governs trade with Northern Ireland are constructive but there are still differences on…

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AstraZeneca says it had positive meeting with EU over vaccine row

MILAN, April 11 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca had a positive meeting with the European Commission last week, the Anglo-Swedish company said after an Italian newspaper said the group had not replied…

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Next week crucial for Italy, EU talks over Alitalia – minister

MILAN, April 11 (Reuters) - Talks between Italy and the European Commission over the revamp of Alitalia will enter a key phase next week, Italian Industry Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said…

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EU reviews J&J COVID-19 vaccine for blood clots, expands AstraZeneca probe

April 9 (Reuters) - Europe's drug regulator said on Friday it had started reviewing reports of a bleeding condition in people who had received AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine and was also…

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EU seeks new contract with Pfizer/BioNTech for up to 1.8 bln vaccines from 2022 -EU source

BRUSSELS, April 9 (Reuters) - The European Commission is seeking EU governments' approval to launch talks with Pfizer and BioNTech for the purchase of up to 1.8 billion doses of…

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EU institutions experienced hack attempt in March- spokesman

BRUSSELS, April 6 (Reuters) - The European Commission and other EU institutions were the target of a cyber attack last month, but there has been no evidence so far of…

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Ireland says agreement on global minimum corporate tax rate still uncertain

Ireland's finance minister on Tuesday said it remains to be seen if states participating in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) corporate tax talks can agree a global…

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Von der Leyen and Michel to visit Turkey this week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council chief Charles Michel will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan this week. The pair will travel to Turkey on…

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France, Brussels have agreed on Air France-KLM refinancing – minister

The French government has reached the outline of a deal with the European Commission on a state-backed refinancing package to help strengthen Air France-KLM's balance sheet, Finance Minister Bruno Le…

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Air France-KLM plans board meeting on refinancing, sources say

The board of Air France-KLM is expected to meet on Monday to discuss a state-backed refinancing plan designed to strengthen its balance sheet after a year of coronavirus shutdowns, two…

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Opinion – Europe really needs to get its shot together

Italy, the first developed nation to get thoroughly thwacked by the coronavirus, earlier this week began allowing some pharmacies to provide Covid-19 vaccines to eligible citizens. While that’s more than…

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EU countries agree to share ‘solidarity vaccines’ with other EU states in need

Most European Union member states on Thursday agreed to share part of their upcoming vaccine deliveries with the five EU countries they said need them most. The EU's vaccine doses…

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EU says AstraZeneca under no UK obligation that would prevent EU vaccine supply

AstraZeneca has told the European Union that it has no legal obligations to Britain or other buyers that would prevent the full supply of COVID-19 doses under its contract with…

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Italy to introduce five-day quarantine for travelers from EU Member States

Italy will be introducing a five-day quarantine period for all travelers arriving from EU Member States, including Malta, according to sources in the Ministry of Health quoted by Euronews. People…

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EU rescue funds agreement compatible with EU treaties, ECB’s de Cos says

The European Union agreement to disburse rescue funds to member countries funded by common debt is compatible with EU treaties, European Central Bank Governing Council member Pablo Hernandez de Cos…

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EU’s Breton sees similar summer tourist season to last year

European Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton said on Sunday that he hopes Europe will have a summer tourist season "comparable to last year", supported by mass vaccination against COVID-19. Breton,…

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France and EU close to reach deal on Air France bailout conditions – report

The French government and the European Union's executive are close to an agreement on the terms of a bailout for Air France, which like other carriers has been hammered by…

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EU leaders make good on trade promises with Turkey, but threaten sanctions

European Union leaders made good on Thursday on a 2016 promise to deepen trade ties with Turkey, but also warned Ankara to expect sanctions if it restarts exploration over disputed hydrocarbons in the eastern Mediterranean. "We call on Turkey to abstain…

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EU export restrictions on COVID shots would be ‘lose-lose’ situation – Pfizer executive

European Union export restrictions on COVID-19 vaccines would result in a 'lose-lose' situation for everyone, including EU members, a Pfizer executive said, a day after the bloc tightened oversight of shot deliveries beyond its borders. The EU's action would give it greater scope to block shipments to…

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EU shouldn’t be ‘useful idiot’ in global vaccine battle – French official

The European Union shouldn't be the "useful idiot" of the COVID-19 pandemic by exporting vaccines while other countries keep supplies for themselves, a French official said on Wednesday, backing plans for tougher rules on vaccine exports. "Europe shouldn't be a sort…

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