IAG calls for ‘Digital Health Passes’ as company reports operating loss of €7,426 million.
International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported a 2020 operating loss of €7,426 million compared to an operating profit of €2,613 million in 2019. The parent company of Spain-based Iberia and Vueling airlines, Irish operator Aer Lingus
Oxfam welcomes EU changes on Corporate Tax Transparency
Charity organization Oxfam today welcomed a move by the EU Council to support a proposal requiring multinationals to publish their income tax information. The proposal requires multinationals to publicly report on what profits they make, how
EU States Divided Over COVID Vaccination Certificate
Various EU countries are in favour of a vaccination certificate to allow for unrestricted travel during the summer. However, there are also dissenting voices. An EU video summit is supposed to bring clarity today. Israel has
Consultation Launched to Improve Conditions for Those Working Through Digital Platforms in the EU
The EU Commission today launched its first stage of consultation with European social partners on improving working conditions for those engaging in work through digital labour platforms. The purpose of the consultation is to invite the
EU Commission in Dispute With Germany Over COVID Border Measures
Germany faces criticism from the EU over its entry rules for the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Tyrol. A letter of complaint from the EU Commission to the German EU ambassador Michael Clauss in Brussels states that
Can France Thwart a Fresh Coronavirus Wave by Carefully Monitoring Viral Variants?
Week after week finds France in a sort of COVID limbo, as the number of coronavirus cases remains relatively steady. While the extremely slow decrease may frustrate citizens coping with an uncompromising 6 pm curfew, public
Nord Stream 2: European companies succumb to US pressure
The threats of sanctions by the United States against the German-Russian Baltic Sea gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 are working: After considerable pressure from the government in Washington, at least 18 European companies have now ended their participation in the controversial project or have promised to withdraw, as stated in a report by the US […]
Euro-Mediterranean Assembly hears calls for Support for Food Security in the Mediterranean
A plenary session of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), today heard calls for the European Union and the Union for the Mediterranean to consider developing a macro-regional strategy for food security and food sovereignty in the Mediterranean region. Agnès Rampal (FR/EPP), Deputy Mayor of Nice and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Commission of the […]
UK Eyes Vaccination of All Adults by End-July
The United Kingdom (UK) was looking to vaccinate all adults over the next five months, earlier than its previous target, according to a report. It was also aiming to immunize everyone beyond the age of 50 and those with an underlying health condition by April 15 rather than May 1, Euronews said. Health Secretary Matt […]
Ireland’s Hospitality Sector likely to Remain Closed until Mid-Summer
Ireland’s hospitality sector is at risk of financial ruin, according to Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland. Mr. Cummins was reacting to comments made by the country’s Prime Minister, Taoiseach Michael Martin, earlier today, indicating timelines for the reopening of the country’s hospitality sector. Speaking on national radio station, RTÉ’s Raidió na […]
