EU Solidarity Fund: Parliament Approves €823m in Aid for Eight Member States

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Photo source: European Parliament The European Parliament on Tuesday approved 823 million euros in EU aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to be distributed to member states suffering from natural disasters and the impact of the coronavirus crisis. More than 132.7 million euros will be distributed in advance payments to Germany, Ireland, Greece, […]

Europeans: Covid-19 ‘Uncertainty’ Requires Stronger Actions by EU

By admin 23 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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European citizens are calling for more EU competence, funds and far-reaching actions to address the challenges of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the latest survey released by the European Parliament. Compared to the first poll in April/May, attitudes towards the EU appear to more positive. At the same time, more than half of those […]

EU Cooperates with EASA to Launch Common PLF for Safe Arrivals

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Photo source: EASA Common digital PLF for safe travel in EU expected to be ready by end of 2020 The European Commission is cooperating with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to launch a first pilot version of a common EU digital Passenger Locator Form (PLF) to ensure safe arrivals for member states. The […]

EU Leaders Reiterate Pledge to Work Together on Covid-19 Actions

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. EU leaders agreed on Thursday to operate along the same lines with regard to Covid-19 containment measures in an effort to get the market going and also facilitate free movement. Participating in a video summit, member state leaders said that lifting restrictions […]

Commission Commends Greece, Paves Way for €767m Tranche

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Photo Source: @European Commission The European Commission (EC) commended Greek authorities for moving ahead with reform commitments despite the extraordinary circumstances posed by the coronavirus outbreak, paving the way for the release of a new tranche of debt relief agreed to as part of Greece’s post-bailout program. “In spite of the adverse circumstances

European Commission Recommends Use of Rapid Antigen Tests for Covid-19

By admin 18 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission on Wednesday adopted a recommendation on the use of rapid antigen tests for the diagnosis of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in efforts to ensure a common approach and more efficient testing strategies across the EU. “To increase EU coordination on testing methods, we are today providing guidance to Member States on the use […]

European Tourism Federations Urge EU-wide ‘Covid-normal’ Health Code

By admin 18 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has joined a European partnership of tourism federations calling on the European Commission to show resolve and proceed with actions that will ensure a unified health, safety and communication protocol so that travel can resume in the post-Covid-19 era and confidence be restored during travel and at the destination. SETE, […]

EU to Extend Select Measures to Support Coronavirus-hit Aviation Sector

By admin 17 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: European Parliament Some of the measures adopted to ease the financial pressure on aviation operators and groundhandlers in the EU will be extended into 2021, according to recommendations in a new European Commission report. It is reminded that, in response to coronavirus (Covid-19) measures that saw planes grounded around the EU, the Commission […]

Greece Gets Access to €2bn Through EU’s SURE Support Program

By admin 17 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greece from Tuesday, November 17, will have access to funds from the EU’s SURE instrument, which is aimed to help companies and employees affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking yesterday on Greek public broadcaster ERT, von der Leyen said that Greece will have access to 2 […]

EU Secures Another Covid-19 Vaccine for Europeans

By admin 17 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The European Commission on Monday announced a new contract to secure up to 405 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine produced by the European company CureVac. “This is the fifth contract with a pharmaceutical company for our Covid-19 vaccine portfolio,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told a press conference. The contract comes after […]