COVID Optimism in Great Britain
Cautious optimism in Great Britain: The number of corona cases has been falling continuously for almost a week. It is the long-awaited kink in the corona incidence curve that the British had to wait impatiently for.
The Delta Variant Exposes Europe’s Urgent Need for Covid-19 Treatments
The French government has announced severe new restrictions on the unvaccinated come August after the Delta variant surged to represent more than 70% of the Covid-19 infections in the country. Starting August 1, only those who
Could Nuance Make the European Parliament a More Effective Human Rights Champion?
In hosting the first-ever Global State of Human Rights conference last week, the European Parliament clearly signalled that it sees itself at the vanguard of promoting the rule of law, both inside and outside the bloc.
EU to Exceed Commitment to Vaccine Sharing by 100 Million Doses
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union is set to exceed the number of vaccines it will share with low and middle-income countries by 100 million. At the
Ireland Records Strong Flow of Overseas Investment for First Half of 2021
Ireland has recorded strong growth in inward investment for the first half of 2021, according to figures released by IDA Ireland, the Government’s inward investment agency. Figures released show plans for the creation of employment related
EU proposes transformation of economy and society to meet climate ambitions
The European Commission has announced details of a package of proposals designed to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by
EU proposes transformation of economy and society to meet climate ambitions
The European Commission has announced details of a package of proposals designed to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Achieving these emission reductions in the next decade is aimed at ensuring Europe becomes […]
As Takuba Replaces Barkhane, Europe Seeks a New Approach to the Sahel
Eight years on from France’s initial decision to intervene in Mali, Emmanuel Macron’s government is finally closing the book on Operation Barkhane. As the French president announced on Wednesday, his country’s forces will wrap up Operation Barkhane and shift their operations in Africa’s Sahel region to the more multilateral European framework of Operation Takuba in […]
18 Arrested in Spain in Crack Down on Migrant Smugglers
Europol has released details of an operation that resulted in the arrest of 18 members of an organized crime group based in Tarragona, Spain. The arrests were made in connection with migrant smuggling and document fraud. An investigation led by the Spanish National Police, with close cooperation with the Albanian Police and law enforcement and […]
Can the EU and Russia find elusive common ground?
Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel threw their European fellows a curve ball at the end of June European Council meeting, calling for closer engagement with Russia and even positing the idea of inviting Vladimir Putin to a summit with EU leaders for the first time since the invasion of Crimea. The initiative, which seemed to […]
65 EU Food Businesses Sign up to New Sustainability Code of Conduct
An EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices has been launched today under the EU Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy. 65 food industry stakeholders have signed up to the initiative which is part of the EU’s efforts to increase the availability and affordability of healthy and sustainable food options to reduce […]
