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The global mRNA technology transfer hub
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference on the global mRNA technology transfer hub Thank you very much. Indeed, I think that this is a symbol…
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Plenary highlights: EU-Russia, rule of law, fighting cancer
The military threat posed by Russia, respect for the rule of law in the EU and the fight against cancer were key topics during February's plenary session. Russia’s military threat…
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‘Trees for Life’: call now open for cities and regions to join the EU’s pledge to plant 3 billion trees by 2030
The president of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Apostolos Tzitzikostas, and the new chairwoman of the CoR’s ENVE commission and Green Deal Going Local working group, Kata Tüttő,…
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Ukraine crisis: UN political affairs chief calls for ‘maximum restraint’
Amid competing narratives of events unfolding swiftly in and around Ukraine - one detailing the withdrawal of Russian troops from the borders and another proclaiming that an attack is imminent…
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Metsola, Women Power Finally Back at the E.P.
[Updated: 17 February 2022] Two out of the three main European Union institutions are ruled by women now! On January 18th, Roberta Metsola was elected as President of the European…
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Parliament approves greener road charging rules
Parliament has approved new, distance-based road charging rules for lorries, which will help reduce CO2 emissions. Parliament approved changes to the rules on charging heavy goods vehicles for road use…
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Remarks by President Charles Michel following the informal meeting of the members of the European Council
Nous avons dans quelques instants un important moment politique puisque nous allons ouvrir le sommet Union européenne-Union africaine. C'est un moment important pour bâtir un nouvel élan pour ce partenariat…
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A new bold Europe – Africa partnership is needed
On the 17th and 18th of February, leaders of the European (EU) and the African (AU) Unions will meet for another summit to discuss the future of the two continents.…
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Over 850 Sahrawi NGOs Condemn Situation in Tindouf Camps, Slam Participation of Polisario Leader in EU-AU Summit
… + in the Summit of the European Union and the African Union, scheduled … to the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, these NGOs expressed …
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The EU must speak with one voice on foreign policy | News | European Parliament
MEPs call for a more effective EU foreign and security policy and a stronger defence capability to respond to threats, in two reports adopted on Thursday. With growing instability in…