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EP Today | News | European Parliament
Thursday, 8 OctoberSource : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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EU-UK relations: MEPs approve rules to ensure Eurotunnel safety and cooperation | News | European Parliament
Parliament supports legislation that aims to ensure the tunnel railway connecting continental Europe and the UK continues to operate safely and efficiently.Committee on Transport and TourismSource : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Parliament calls on member states to fully exploit the European Youth Guarantee | News | European Parliament
With youth unemployment on the rise in the EU, MEPs want member states to take stronger action to counter the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on young people.Committee on Employment and Social AffairsSource : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Human rights breaches in Eritrea, Nicaragua and Saudi Arabia | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in Eritrea, Nicaragua and Saudi Arabia.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human RightsSource : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Bulgaria: MEPs call for EU values to be fully and unconditionally respected | News | European Parliament
Parliament regrets the “significant deterioration” of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsSource : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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EU removes Cayman Islands from Non-Cooperative countries on taxes
… of the European Union to remove the Cayman Islands from the EU list … address the requirements of the EU while protecting the interests … commented: “This action by the EU acknowledges that the regimes … asset management industry and the EU’s decision is a …
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Estonia and WHO to work together on digital health and innovation
WHO and Estonia have agreed to collaborate on developing a digitally enhanced International Certificate of Vaccination, a “smart yellow card” to help strengthen the effectiveness of the COVAX initiative, which has been established to speed development and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The agreement signed between His Excellency Jüri Ratas, Prime Minister of Estonia and…
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Mairead McGuinness approved as Irish commissioner in European Parliament
… been approved by the European Parliament to be Ireland’s … national leaders of the EU in the European Council in the coming … their feet in the European Parliament chamber after the result … broad support in the European Parliament after having served as …
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Developing new partnerships for health at European Health Forum Gastein
Taking part in this year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG), held virtually from 30 September to 2 October, representatives from WHO/Europe spoke about the importance of leveraging new partnerships to strengthen health across the WHO European Region. This included the announcement of the Oslo Medicines Initiative, to find ways to ensure greater access to affordable…
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How to counter pandemic fatigue and refresh public commitment to COVID-19 prevention measures
In recent weeks, many countries have been reporting an increase in “pandemic fatigue” – people are feeling demotivated about following recommended behaviours to protect themselves and others from the virus.