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Looking ahead: what MEPs will work on until the end of 2020 | News | European Parliament
In the coming months, MEPs are set to vote on the EU’s long-term budget, a new climate law and continue to debate the future of Europe.Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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As restrictions are eased, asylum applications in the EU+ increase significantly, but remain at half pre-COVID-19 levels
Following the gradual relaxation of emergency measures in EU+ countries, in June about half as many applications for international protection were lodged compared to the months immediately prior to the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe. Language English
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Cambodia loses duty-free access to the EU market over human righ
As of today, 12 August, some of Cambodia’s typical export products such as garments, footwear and travel goods are subject to the European Union’s customs duties. The EU’s decision to partially withdraw Cambodia’s duty-free quota-free access to the EU market is now effective. The preferential treatment enjoyed by Cambodia under “Everything But Arms” (EBA) –…
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Engage our youth to shape Europe’s future
Language English 12/08/2020 The youth of today can help shape a fundamental rights-compliant Europe of tomorrow. From climate change to social injustice, many young people are mobilising to bring about change. On International Youth Day on 12 August, FRA calls on the EU and its Member States to build on this momentum to engage and…
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Cambodia loses duty-free access to the EU market over human rights concerns
European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 Aug 2020 As of today, 12 August, some of Cambodia’s typical export products such as garments, footwear and travel goods are subject to the European Union’s customs duties.
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Belarus: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the presidential elections
The EU issued a declaration on the presidential elections in Belarus
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“The people in Lebanon can count on the European Union” – Charles Michel
“The people in Lebanon can count on the European Union” – press release following President Charles Michel’s visit to Beirut Charles Michel, President of the European Council, travelled to Beirut on 8 August 2020 to convey EU solidarity with the people in Lebanon after the devastating explosions on 4 August. The President visited the Port…
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EU support for Italian biotech’s red blood cell technology to treat rare diseases
The EIB and Italian biotech company EryDel SpA have signed a contract to provide a loan of €30 million to EryDel. This late-stage biotech company aims to develop and commercialise therapies based on its proprietary RBC technology for the treatment of rare diseases. The EU bank’s loan is backed by a guarantee from the European Fund…
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FIEE SGR gets EU backing to close its second fund dedicated to energy efficiency
Fondo Italiano per l’Efficienza Energetica SGR (FIEE SGR), the leading Italian fund and one of the largest European funds specialising in energy efficiency for energy transition, has launched its second fund – the Italian Energy Efficiency Fund II (FIEE II) – with a first close of €127.5 million, above the initial minimum of €100 million,…
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High Representative EU on the postponement of elections in Hong Kong
The EU issued a declaration on the postponement of the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong