Researchers have identified antibodies that not only block infection with the latest variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2), but are also effective against future coronaviruses. With the evolution of SARS-CoV-2, the efficacy of vaccines and antibodies is reduced in the laboratory. So how can a treatment be developed that resists virus […]
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Commission clears creation of a joint venture by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone
The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Deutsche Telekom AG Orange SA, Telefónica S.A. and Vodafone Group plc. The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). The joint venture will offer a platform to support […]
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European Union publishes winter economic forecast for 2023
Almost one year after Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU economy entered 2023 on a better footing than projected in autumn. The Winter interim Forecast lifts the growth outlook for this year to 0.8% in the EU and 0.9% in the euro area. Both areas are now set to narrowly avoid […]
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By 2021, there were almost 7 million women scientists in the EU
41% of total employment in science and engineering accounted for 6.9 million women scientists and engineers in the EU in 2021, 369 800 more than in 2020 Women are under-represented by industry in all sectors of the EU statistical classification of economic activities, although the services sector has a more balanced gender balance (46% of […]
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EU acts against dumping of ceramic tile imports from India and Turkey
The Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of ceramic tiles from India and Turkey for a period of five years. The decision comes as a result of an investigation initiated in December 2021 which found that EU producers have been injured by dumped imports from India and Turkey. The injury suffered by EU […]
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EU deploys more than 250 emergency responders to Chile
Following a request for assistance from Chile, France, Portugal and Spain are deploying more than 250 firefighters, coordination experts, and medical personnel to the most affected areas via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Numerous wildfires are burning across central and southern Chile due to record high temperatures. The European civil protection response includes: A team […]
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President Zelenskyy says Russia is a grave threat to the European way of life
On Thursday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels. Opening the session, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said to President Zelenskyy: “We understand that you are fighting not only for your values, but for ours.” “Ukraine is Europe and your nation’s future is in the European Union”, President […]
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Are you aware of the new EU rules on political advertising?
Digital technologies and social media have transformed political advertising and, if unregulated, can threaten citizens’ democratic rights. Political sponsorships, both online and offline, play a key role in influencing perceptions of political institutions, elected leaders and opinions, especially in the run-up to elections. Digital technology and social media have given political actors enormous influence at […]
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MEPs back creation of an EU-wide digital purse
The new digital identity framework would provide EU citizens with digital access to key public services across EU borders. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted its position on the proposed update of the European digital identity framework (eID) by 55 votes to 8, with 2 abstentions. The new eID would allow citizens to identify and authenticate […]
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