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Germany expects limited EU approval f…
GermanyâÂÂs health minister Jens Spahn Germany’s health minister said he expects the European Union’s drug regulator to authorise a coronavirus vaccine made by AstraZeneca on Friday, but it may not…
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) consults on changes to CRA supervisory fees
The consultation paper contains proposals which ensure that the supervisory fees charged to credit rating agencies (CRAs) reflect the costs of registration, certification and on-going supervision whilst remaining proportionate to…
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EU tells Google, Facebook and Twitter to extend fake news watch, COVID-19 in focus
By Foo Yun Chee2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The facade of the European Commission headquarters is reflected in the windows of the EU Council building in Brussels, Belgium, May 20,…
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EU ‘not fit for purpose’ to reduce poverty in Europe, says UN envoy
The European Union is “not fit for purpose” in the task of reducing poverty in Europe and Brexit risks exacerbating the problem, the UN’s special envoy on human rights has…
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Consortium of the EU Innovative Medicines Initiative to establish €70M project for the development of AI in medicine
CSC – IT Center for Science is an integral part of the Finnish national research system. Its mission is to develop, integrate and offer high quality IT services for research,…
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After Brexit, Irish port becomes new gateway to EU
The Irish port of Rosslare has seen a staggering increase in traffic since the Brexit transition period ended, as hauliers seek new routes bypassing Britain to link the Republic with…
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New project to look into the fundamental rights situation of long-term EU residents
FRA (Fundamental Right Agency) held an online inception meeting of a new project looking into the fundamental rights situation of third-country nationals who are long-term residents in the EU. The…
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ESMA appoints new Management Board member
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has appointed a new member to its Management Board to fill a vacancy following the departure of a…
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EUR 38.5m EIB backing for solar power and flood protection in Burkina Faso
New climate action support welcomed by Ministers and Mayor of Ouagadougou 50MW Sonabel solar plant to transform clean power generation and reduce imports Flood protection to improve public health, protect…
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European Union Provides FJD 14.3 Million To Strengthen Pacific Trade Capacity
Press Release – Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat The Ambassador of the European Union for the Pacific,H.E Sujiro Seam with the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Dame Meg Taylor…