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Metsola, time to answer Europe’s call
Europe’s call : In her speech, President Metsola spoke about the reality of a gap which exists between what people expect and what Europe is able to deliver at the...
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Asia
G7 and EU express “grave concern” after appointment of Hong Kong leader
The G7 and the European Union expressed their "grave concern" on Monday 9 May after the appointment as head of Hong Kong for the next five years of the former...
News
EuropeDay 2022 | EU Bishops: “peace and stronger citizens’ participation”
On Monday 9 May 2022, on Europe Day, COMECE President Cardinal Hollerich praises the Conference on the Future of Europe and expresses hopes for further initiatives promoting citizens’ participation in...
May 2022 Special Edition The European Times
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Health
Eurostat: Coronavirus has shortened life expectancy the most in Bulgaria
The life expectancy of Bulgarians is already very low, but because of Kovid -19 it has decreased even more, by 2.2 years, which is a record for the EU. This...
Europe
Parliament backs giving new powers to Europol, but with supervision
New powers to Europol: it will be able to pursue research and innovation projects, process large datasets, and help national authorities screen foreign direct investment in security-related cases.
Council of Europe
Council of Europe Assembly adopts resolution on deinstitutionalisation
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a Recommendation and a Resolution on the deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities. Both of these provide important guidelines in the process...
Europe
EU Digital COVID Certificate: committee backs one-year extension to ensure free movement
On Thursday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed proposals to keep the EU Digital COVID Certificate framework in place for another year.
Defense
France has sent arms to Ukraine for 100 million euros
French authorities have sent Kyiv a total of 100m euros in military aid and are planning new deliveries. The Elysee Palace said in a statement on May 2. "Deliveries of...
Economy
Restrictions for Russian tourists lifted on entry to a popular European country
Despite problems with access to Europe, more than a dozen European countries have canceled testing rules and vaccination status requirements for Russian tourists. On May 2, Switzerland joined them. The...