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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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Which priorities for the [post-]COVID-19 EU External Action?
The COMECE Commission on the EU External Relations gathered online on 29 September 2020 to discuss the most pressing issues for EU’s Foreign and Security Policy. In dialogue with EU and Church representatives, the Commission highlighted the important role the EU could play in leading global efforts for reinvigorating multilateralism.
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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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Council of Europe Mobilizes to Fight Anti-Semitism, Anti-Muslim Hatred
he Council of Europe (CoE) announced on Wednesday its appointment of a special representative to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred. Daniel Holtgen, the director of communications of the Council of Europe, will be the first “Special Representative on Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Hatred and Hate Crimes.”
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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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European Parliament to discuss the resumption of hostilities in Nagorno Karabakh
The European Parliament will discuss the escalation of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh at the plenary session on October 7 in Brussels, according to the agenda published on the official website of the parliament.
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MEPs approve changes in the European Commission | News | European Parliament
Parliament approved the appointment of Mairead McGuinness as Commissioner and Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis’s change of portfolio, on Wednesday.Committee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on International TradeSource : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Parliament demands a legally binding, effective mechanism to protect EU values | News | European Parliament
Annual country-specific recommendations are needed that could trigger the mechanism protecting EU values, infringement proceedings and budgetary conditionality.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsSource : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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European Union and WFP support Namibia’s most vulnerable people affected by Covid-19
WINDHOEK – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of €2million (N$40 million) from the European Union (EU), which will help WFP deliver critical food assistance to 30,000 vulnerable people in Namibia affected by COVID-19 and drought. The EU funding will support severely food … malnutrition among children. “The EU, as one…
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European Union Backs Okonjo-Iweala For WTO Job
The European Union has expressed support for Dr … month. According to Bloomberg, the EU also agreed in Brussels to … recommendation after being the only EU country to withhold support at …