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Getting a patent waiver is not enough, says WTO chief to Trade Committee | News | European Parliament
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Getting a patent waiver is not enough, says WTO chief to Trade Committee | News | European Parliament

Parliament’s Committee on Trade debated on Thursday how to increase vaccine production effectively with WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

20 May 2021 · 1 min read

ESMA appoints Natasha Cazenave as Executive Director
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ESMA appoints Natasha Cazenave as Executive Director

The Board of Supervisors confirmed the appointment at its meeting on Thursday 20 May, following the European Parliament’s confirmation of Ms. Cazenave’s candidature in its plenary session on 18 May.…

20 May 2021 · 2 min read

MEPs call for better protection of migrants from human rights violations | News | European Parliament
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MEPs call for better protection of migrants from human rights violations | News | European Parliament

Parliament criticises the European Commission and some EU countries for overusing informal agreements on the return and readmission of irregular migrants.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : ©…

19 May 2021 · 1 min read

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MEPs approve the EU’s new culture programme

Photo by m@ms88 on Unsplash News | European Parliament Around 2.5 billion EUR investment for EU cultural and creative sectors More focus on music, inclusivity and promotion of female talent…

19 May 2021 · 4 min read

Ignatian year encourages Christians to see all things new in Christ - Vatican News
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Ignatian year encourages Christians to see all things new in Christ – Vatican News

The Ignatian year themed “to see all things new in Christ” begins from May 2021 to July 2022. During this period, the Society of Jesus encourages Christians on the path…

19 May 2021 · 3 min read






Conflict of interest and misuse of EU funds: The case of Czech PM Babiš | News | European Parliament
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Conflict of interest and misuse of EU funds: The case of Czech PM Babiš | News | European Parliament

On Wednesday, MEPs debated with Council and Commission about the findings on the breach of conflict of interest rules involving Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.Committee on Budgetary Control Source :…

19 May 2021 · 1 min read

MEPs split over waiver for COVID-19 vaccine patents | News | European Parliament
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MEPs split over waiver for COVID-19 vaccine patents | News | European Parliament

At Wednesday's debate on ensuring global access to shots, there was a lack of consensus among MEPs on a temporary waiver of patent rights for COVID-19 vaccines.Committee on DevelopmentCommittee on…

19 May 2021 · 1 min read

MEPs approve the EU’s new volunteering programme | News | European Parliament
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MEPs approve the EU’s new volunteering programme | News | European Parliament

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19 May 2021 · 1 min read

Tackling online piracy of live sporting events | News | European Parliament
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Tackling online piracy of live sporting events | News | European Parliament

MEPs want illegal streaming of live sporting events to be blocked in real time and organisers’ rights to be strengthened.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2021 -…

19 May 2021 · 1 min read