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Commission: Certain rights can be restricted due to COVID-19

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:24
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about France pre-ordering 90 million COVID-19 vaccines, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov confirming that gas from Azerbaijan will be entering the country as of January 2021, and so much more.
Categories: European Union

EU recovery plan is big opportunity for Croatia, says Gentiloni

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:23
Croatia will be one of the biggest recipients of EU recovery aid, Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said during a video-conference on the EU Recovery Plan organised by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Commission Representation in Croatia and EURACTIV’s...
Categories: European Union

Commission back-pedals on CAP withdrawal after rattling farm ministers

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:22
Withdrawing the proposal for a reform of the EU's farming subsidies programme is off the table, the European Commission assured farm ministers after its executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans hinted at this possibility, saying the programme could be better aligned with environmental objectives.
Categories: European Union

Serbian minister: Parents can always choose online learning for children

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:21
Parents who want their children to go online “have no reason to panic” as they could always choose this option, Serbia’s Education Minister Branko Ružić told the public broadcasting service (RTS) on Monday, adding that schools appear to be the...
Categories: European Union

PM Jansa happy to congratulate whoever is elected US president

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:21
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša, who has publicly backed Donald Trump, told MPs during a Q&A session in parliament on Monday that he is happy to congratulate whoever is elected US president. Read also: Slovenian PM congratulates Trump despite unfinished...
Categories: European Union

Czech Republic puts end to the ‘cage age’

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:18
Cage chicken farming will be banned in the Czech Republic as of 2027, after the Czech parliament’s upper chamber approved the new legislation on 13 November. Read also: Six million fewer chickens slaughtered weekly in EU after Mercosur pact Though...
Categories: European Union

IGB pipeline speeds up despite pandemic

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:17
The construction of the Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) pipeline has progressed significantly despite restrictions due to the pandemic, said Greek construction group AVAX, which won the tender to build the gas pipeline. AVAX announced that besides the pandemic and the...
Categories: European Union

About one in two Finns would take a COVID-19 vaccine when available

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:16
About 49% of Finns say they would be ready to take the COVID-19 vaccine if and when it becomes available, according to a survey conducted among people aged 15 to 74 in late September/October. Read also: Rising vaccine hesitancy jepardises...
Categories: European Union

Johnson’s Scottish ‘disaster’

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:15
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s hopes of being able to focus on EU-UK trade talks ahead of Thursday’s crunch EU summit were dealt a blow as Johnson provoked a new row with the Scottish government after describing devolution in Scotland...
Categories: European Union

French government pre-orders 90 million vaccines

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:15
The government has reportedly pre-ordered 90 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from several suppliers for the first half of 2021 and reserved €1.5 billion within the framework of the 2021 Social Security Budget for that purpose, according to information revealed...
Categories: European Union

Merkel announces new meeting to tighten measures next week

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:14
Following a meeting with Germany’s 16 state leaders, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a further meeting to be held on 25 November to discuss a further tightening of coronavirus restrictions, as well as a longer-term plan to combat the virus that...
Categories: European Union

Vaccine in Belgium will be free, but not compulsory

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:13
When available, the COVID-19 vaccines will be administered on a voluntary basis and free of charge for anyone living or staying in Belgium, the country’s various ministers in charge of health agreed. The goal will be to vaccinate at least...
Categories: European Union

Commission: Certain rights can be restricted due to COVID-19

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 08:13
Peaceful demonstrations are a fundamental right, but certain rights can still be restricted during a public health emergency, a European Commission spokesperson told EURACTIV, commenting on the ongoing debate about the treatment of public gatherings in member states. EU lawmakers...
Categories: European Union

Biden says world democracies must unite on trade policy

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 07:56
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday (16 November) said the United States must join forces with other world democracies to present a united front in global trade policy as a counterweight to China.
Categories: European Union

EU aims for ‘massive change of scale’ on tidal, wave energy

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 07:45
While focusing chiefly on wind power, the European Commission’s upcoming offshore energy strategy also seeks to boost other ocean energy sources like wave and tidal, according to a draft policy document seen by EURACTIV.
Categories: European Union

COVID-19: Europe’s youth call on politicians to stop looking for scapegoats

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 07:43
Europe’s youth have called on EU leaders to stop putting the blame on them for the second wave of the pandemic.
Categories: European Union

EU expands vaccine options with CureVac contract

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 07:39
The EU is to sign a contract with German pharmaceutical company CureVac for another potential Covid-19 vaccine, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday (16 November). The deal, to be signed Tuesday, brings to five the number of...
Categories: European Union

EU eyes tax as tool in climate change fight

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 07:35
Taxation will not escape the European Union's plans to curb planet-warming emissions, and levies should be revamped to reflect climate and environmental costs, the head of EU climate policy said on Monday (16 November).
Categories: European Union

European space rocket launch fails minutes after takeoff

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 07:17
A European space rocket failed minutes after taking off with the loss of both satellites it was carrying, its operator said Tuesday (17 November).
Categories: European Union

Putin, extending Russian footprint, approves new naval facility in Sudan

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 07:03
President Vladimir Putin on Monday (16 November) approved the creation of a Russian naval facility in Sudan capable of mooring nuclear-powered surface vessels, clearing the way for Moscow's first substantial military foothold in Africa since the Soviet fall.
Categories: European Union

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