Tag: European Union (EU)
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West causes migrant crisis on Belarus-EU border: Putin
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has threatened to cut off the Yamal-Europe natural gas pipeline if the EU countries close the borders with Belarus.
November 14, 2021 -
Top EU leaders laud India’s achievements in Covid-19 vaccination
Highlighting that the EU is one of India's very important partners, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that in today's meetings, the leaders reviewed India-EU cooperation.
October 30, 2021 -
US, EU, Australia, Canada agree to end export credit support for coal power
The UK, the host to the COP26 after missing 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ended all financial support for overseas fossil fuel projects in March 2021 and is encouraging international partners to make similar commitments
October 23, 2021 -
EU’s health commissioner warns of ‘twindemic’ of Covid, seasonal flu
The commissioner said up to 40,000 people in the European Union lose their lives each year due to influenza-related causes even without the pandemic.
October 16, 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 -
EU FMs set conditions for engagement with Taliban
For the EU to operatively cooperate with the Taliban, Afghanistan must fulfill its commitment that the country will not serve as "a base for the export of terrorism to other countries"
September 4, 2021 -
Despite sluggish start, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
The slowdown of the United States’s once-vaunted campaign has contributed to the virus’s deadly comeback.
August 8, 2021 -
EU unveils sweeping climate change plan
“Our current fossil fuel economy has reached its limit," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “We know that we have to move to a new model."
July 15, 2021 -
EU Digital Covid Certificate officially comes into force
The certificate will facilitate travel, helping to exempt holders from restrictions such as quarantine.
July 2, 2021 -
EU warns of sanctions over delay in Lebanese Cabinet formation
The top EU official said Lebanese politicians must quickly form a new government, implement reforms and reach a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to get the country out of its crisis.
June 20, 2021 -
Combating extremism
Blaming the rise of extremism on the continent on the failure of migrants to integrate, the statement issued at the weekend highlights the need for greater social cohesion. It notes: “Integration is a two-way street. This means that migrants are expected to make an active effort to become integrated, while help in this regard is important.”
November 16, 2020 -
EU’s domestic tourism recovers faster than foreign
According to the UN World Tourism Organization, the EU saw 66 per cent less international tourist arrivals year-on-year in the first half of 2020.
October 24, 2020