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The official institutions category of The European Times keeps you informed on the latest developments within the European Union’s governing bodies. Get up-to-the-minute coverage on the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the EU as they shape policy and law across Europe. Our experienced journalists analyze how decisions made in Brussels impact citizens, businesses, and nations across the continent.

Health

Kenya relief bid begins to avert ‘hunger crisis’ among poor workers hit by COVID 

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In Kenya, a major UN-led cash and nutrition relief project is underway for informal workers facing a hunger crisis brought on by COVID-19, amidst warnings on Friday that the situation is likely even worse in many poorer countries. 
Health

UN agency chiefs appeal for ‘open science’ beyond COVID-19, citing dangers of secrecy and denial 

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The heads of three UN agencies joined forces on Tuesday to appeal for a global push towards “open science”, citing the value of cooperation in the response to COVID-19 and the dangers of treating evidence-based knowledge as an exclusive asset, or simple matter of opinion. 
Health

Yemeni children suffer record rates of acute malnutrition, putting ‘entire generation’ at risk 

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Yemeni children are suffering acute malnutrition at unprecedented rates as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis grinds on and funding falls far short of what is needed to offset the effects of conflict and  economic collapse, UN agencies said in a statement on Tuesday.  
Health

Catch-up, ‘get ahead and stay ahead’ of coronavirus, urges UN health agency chief

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Global COVID-19 cases spiked to their highest level yet during last week, with many northern hemisphere countries seeing “a concerning rise in cases and hospitalizations”, the UN health agency chief said on Monday, urging countries to “get ahead and stay ahead” of the virus. 
Health

Science, unity and solidarity, key to defeating COVID: UN chief

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Better preparation, listening to the science and acting together in solidarity, are some of the main ways that countries across the world can overcome the on-going COVID-19 crisis, the UN chief told the World Health Summit on Sunday.
Health

COVID-19: ‘Little or no’ benefit from trials of anti-virals, says WHO 

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Latest results from a UN-coordinated international trial on four COVID-19 therapeutic drugs, indicate that they have “little or no” positive impact on preventing deaths in patients infected with the new coronavirus. 
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COVID-19 rise in Europe a great concern, says WHO regional chief

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COVID-19 rise in Europe a great concern, says WHO regional chief
Europe

EU Parliament launches Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism on the anniversary of her murder

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To commemorate the third anniversary of the assassination of the Maltese investigative journalist, the prize will reward journalism reflecting EU principles and values.

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
Europe

Next week’s EU Parliament plenary session to take place remotely

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Due to the serious public health situation in Belgium and France, the President, in agreement with EP group leaders, has decided that the October II session will take place remotely.

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
Health

Three billion people globally lack handwashing facilities at home: UNICEF

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Although handwashing with soap is vital in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, billions of people around the world do not have ready access to a place to wash their hands, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said. 
Health

Progress against tuberculosis ‘at risk’: WHO

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Urgent action and funding are needed to sustain progress in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB), the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said, warning that global targets for prevention and treatment “will likely be missed”.
Europe

President Sassoli press conference on EU summit

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When: Thursday 15 October at 15:30 - Where: Anna Politkovskaya pressroom and via Skype

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Health

‘Time for global solidarity’ to overcome COVID’s health, social and economic challenges

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The COVID-19 pandemic has not only led to a “dramatic loss” of human life but also constitutes an “unprecedented challenge” to public health, food systems and employment, a group of leading UN agencies said on Tuesday. 
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Herd immunity, an ‘unethical’ COVID-19 strategy, Tedros warns policymakers

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Using the principle of so-called “herd immunity” to stem the COVID-19 pandemic is “unethical” and “not an option” countries should pursue to defeat the virus, the UN health agency chief warned on Monday.
Health

Greater equality a ‘prerequisite’ for overcoming global crises: Bachelet 

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In reviewing, assessing and acknowledging the effects of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, enslavement and colonialism, the groundbreaking Durban World Conference of 2001, represented a “milestone” in the common fight against racism, xenophobia and related intolerance, the UN human rights chief said on Monday. 
Health

UN in Myanmar comes together to protect people from COVID-19

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More than 20 UN agencies in Myanmar have come together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and staff are putting their lives on their line to support the Organization’s efforts to protect lives and boost livelihoods. 
Health

Universal Health Coverage ‘more urgent than ever’ – UN chief

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that “our health systems are inadequate”, the UN chief told a ministerial meeting on Thursday, citing weak structures and unequal access to healthcare as “major reasons” why the coronavirus has killed one million people and infected more than 30 times that, globally.
Health

Stillbirths: An unnecessary, unspeakable tragedy – UN report

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A stillborn baby is delivered every 16 seconds, which translates into nearly two million infants over the course of a year that never took their first breath, according to a new UN report published on Thursday. 
Health

UN chief urges greater investment in universal health coverage, starting now

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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of strong public health systems and emergency preparedness for communities and economies globally, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, calling for greater investments in universal health coverage. 
Europe

MEPs approve changes in the European Commission | News | European Parliament

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, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20201002IPR88430/
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October I plenary session opens in Brussels | News | European Parliament

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President Sassoli expressed condolences to the families of the victims of Storm Alex, at the opening of the 5-8 October part session in Brussels.

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Changes in Commission: hearings to take place on 2 October | News | European Parliament

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The Conference of Presidents (EP President and leaders of political groups) on Tuesday adopted the calendar of hearings of Mairead McGuinness and Valdis Dombrovskis.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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State of the European Union: EC president von der Leyen to address the House

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, MEPs will take stock of the von der Leyen Commission’s achievements to date.

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Statement of the UK Coordination Group and EP political group leaders | News | European Parliament

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The UKCG and the EP political group leaders issued the following statement after meeting with Chief EU Negotiator Michel Barnier and Joint Committee Co-Chair Maroš Šefčovič, on Friday.

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German Presidency outlines priorities to EP committees | News | European Parliament

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Ministers are outlining the priorities of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Budgetary Control
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Development
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Petitions
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Subcommittee on Human Rights
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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