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BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Thursday approved Google's US$2.1 billion (RM8.47 billion) purchase of smartwatch maker Fitbit, after the tech titan agreed to conditions including not using health data from European users for...
On Thursday, the EP President signed a common list of key legislative proposals for 2021, after the Council and Commission Presidents had done so earlier this week.
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in China and Iran. Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights
A provisional deal on the EU programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) to boost EU action in 2021-2027 was agreed with member states. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
On Thursday, MEPs set out Parliament’s views on a common approach to fight terrorism and organised crime, child abuse, disinformation and hybrid threats. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
MEPs adopted temporary measures to keep the tunnel railway connection between continental Europe and the UK running after the end of the transition period. Committee on Transport and Tourism
Press statement by Vice-President Šefčovič following the fifth ordinary meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee
European Commission Statement Brussels, 17 Dec 2020
We have just concluded our fifth ordinary EU-UK Joint Committee meeting on the implementation...
The European Parliament has issued an ultimatum to EU and UK negotiators, saying it will not ratify a deal by the end of the year if it is reached any later than this Sunday.
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The European Parliament will not meet to ratify a Brexit trade deal this year unless one is signed before Sunday, the leaders of its main political groups have said.
The new red line means Britain...
MEPs call for binding social targets to help the EU labour market adjust to the current realities of the digital and green economy. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
The Conference of Presidents of Parliament’s political groups issued the following statement after meeting EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday.
On Thursday, MEPs approved a non-legislative report calling for more sustainable business conduct and addressing shortcomings in existing laws. Committee on Legal Affairs
On Thursday, MEPs called on the Commission to act on the European Citizens’ Initiative proposals that aim to enhance cultural and linguistic diversity in the EU. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Slovenia has come a long way to become one of the most successful countries in the WHO European Region in the fight against cervical cancer. From having had one of the worst statistics in Europe on cervical cancer incidence, Slovenia has managed to turn the tide thanks to political will, cooperation and a robust screening programme.
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Provides Additional Information on Phase 2b/3 Ifenprodil COVID-19 Study Interim Data - Book Publishing Industry Today - EIN Presswire
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The European Parliament ‘stands ready’ to convene an emergency session before the end of the year if the United Kingdom and the European Union can strike a deal by midnight Sunday.
In a statement, bosses...
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and other leaders of the country's democratic opposition were awarded the European Parliament's 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony on December 16 in Brussels, the...
A new monitoring tool, developed by WHO and the Public Health Center of Ukraine (UPHC), is revealing how the different regions in Ukraine responded to COVID-19. Launched in October 2020, the Public Health Response...
In collaboration with Uppsala University, WHO/Europe has published new technical guidance that outlines why and how Member States should collect refugee and migrant-specific health data through their national health information systems (HIS).
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Current asylum legislation neither ensures fair responsibility sharing among member states nor gives swift access to asylum procedures, to the frustration of MEPs. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Algernon CEO and CSO to Discuss COVID-19 Interim Data Results Featured on BioPub Webcast Hosted by Dr. KSS MD PhD - Book Publishing Industry Today - EIN Presswire
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A recent analysis of results from the WHO Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) provides a unique overview of the physical activity habits of children in the WHO European Region. The study shows that more...