Tag: European Commission
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European Commission proposes 9 months validity of Covid vaccination
The proposal to give full vaccination schemes a validity period takes into account the latest risk assessment by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) released the day before, saying that vaccines against Covid-19 show a decrease in efficiency after six months.
November 26, 2021 -
EU plans to make common charger mandatory for all smartphones
The proposals only cover devices using wired, not wireless and a USB-C port is only mandatory for devices that charge using a cable.
September 24, 2021 -
Deliver 50mn vax doses or face fines: Court orders AstraZeneca
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the decision, saying that the EU's vaccination programme was built on a sound legal basis
June 19, 2021 -
EU guidelines steps up action want to demonetise disinformation
The Commission also wants social media sites to improve the transparency of political ads, including by properly labelling paid-for content and allowing users to see who is providing those ads.
May 27, 2021 -
PM Modi and President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talk over phone
The two leaders exchanged views on the prevailing COVID-19 situation in India and the EU, including India’s ongoing efforts to contain the second wave of COVID-19.
May 3, 2021 -
EU agrees MoU with 8 partners in support for Coronavirus fight
The Commission said the agreements were part of a package worth three billion euros (US $3.52 billion), which is available to ten enlargement and neighbourhood partners.
August 12, 2020 -
World leaders pledge billions for COVID-19 vaccine, WHO commends ‘global solidarity’
Monday's teleconference, raised more than $8 billion for the search for a vaccine to protect against COVID-19, and especially to ensure equitable distribution once one is developed.
May 5, 2020 -
European Commission President lauds Narendra Modi for early measures to combat Coronavirus pandemic
During the telephonic conversation, Der Leyen praised Modi for taking early measures to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
March 25, 2020 -
$36 mn fund to help UK nationals with EU forms
The European Commission has urged EU countries, in the event of a no-deal, to "take a generous approach to the rights of UK citizens in the EU, provided that this approach is reciprocated by the UK".
August 30, 2019 -
Control of Europe
The EU has been challenged by Donald Trump’s trade confrontations not the least because the reprisal against China can have its effect generally.
July 6, 2019 -
Unemployment ‘True Emergency of Our Times’: Italian PM
“We are unarmed against the true emergency of our times, which in Italy and other eurozone countries is unemployment,” Conte said at an event to mark the centenary of the International Labour Organisation.
June 1, 2019 -
If no deal…
In a no-deal planning paper, the European Commission has called on governments to grant temporary residence permits to British nationals so that people have time to make applications to secure their long-term status.
December 24, 2018 -
Signed, but not clinched
Sunday’s approval at the European Union summit of the Brexit draft withdrawal treaty will drive Britain closer to the unhappy and unnecessary ending of a 45-year story. But whether it comes to fruition ~ as Theresa May wishes and many among the Conservatives don’t ~ is as yet far from certain. It is ever so …
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November 28, 2018 -
Angela Merkel will step down as German chancellor in 2021: Source
She told party top brass her mandate running to 2021 will be “her last term”, a party source told AFP.
October 29, 2018 -
Reforming WTO
The European Commission on 18 September proposed sanctions on countries that commit “willful and repeated” obfuscation of their trade policies, as part of an effort to modernise the World Trade Organisation. The WTO “must adapt or it will be in serious trouble”, said Commissioner for Trade. Cecilia Malmstrom. On 28 June, EU leaders agreed “in …
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October 8, 2018 -
EU’s Jean-Claude Juncker, Donald Trump to meet over security, economic priorities
The two leaders will focus on improving transatlantic trade and forging a stronger economic partnership
July 18, 2018 -
Google faces $11bn fine in second EU anti-trust case
The European Commission is geared up to fine Google in a second anti-trust case of abusing its dominance via Android mobile operating system, that could lead up to $11 billion in penalty, the media reported. According to a report in The Financial Times on Wednesday, EU’s Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is set to give the …
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June 7, 2018