Tag: European Union (EU)
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Italy receives help from France, Germany in migrant crisis
To date, 13 member states have stated their willingness to absorb more than 8,000 people, a spokeswoman for the European Commission said this week.
August 6, 2022 -
EU agrees additional 500mn euros in military aid for Ukraine
The decision came after a video debriefing on the latest developments by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Xinhua news agency reported.
July 19, 2022 -
EU states using strategies to confront price hike at gasoline pump: Report
Croatia and Slovenia are among the countries that have either established some form of price freeze or maximum fuel price at gasoline stations.
June 22, 2022 -
Zelenskyy speaks to European Council President, discusses Ukraine’s EU membership
The European Council President Michel in a series of tweets talked about the discussion and the proposal of setting up a solidarity fund with Ukraine.
March 19, 2022 -
EU directs WhatsApp to inform consumers about use of personal data
A formal complaint against WhatsApp's updated terms and conditions was filed by several EU-based consumer protection organisations in July last year.
January 27, 2022 -
European Union opens Embassy in Kabul
The EU has said that the funds are set to support projects for education, health, and the livelihoods of Afghan people.
January 22, 2022 -
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