2020 marked another improvement in the EU’s leading position among the world’s biggest exporters of agri-food products. On the import side, the EU has become the third largest importer after the United States and China, according to a report published on september 8th 2020 was an exceptionally challenging, yet successful year for EU agri-food trade, which […]
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The European Data Protection Board calls for a modification of WhatsApp
On July 28th, the EDPB adopted a dispute resolution decision on the basis of Art. 65 GDPR. This binding decision seeks to address the dispute arisen following a draft decision issued by the Irish (IE) SA as lead supervisory authority (LSA) regarding WhatsApp Ireland Ltd. (WhatsApp IE) and the subsequent objections expressed by a number of […]
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COVID-19 Vaccination in Europe – August
In this article, and with data collected from Our world in Data, we provide an analysis of the evolution of COVID-19 vaccination and hospitalizations in Europe. Vaccination in Europe During the month of August, a total of 66,817,834 people were vaccinated in Europe, reaching a total of 388,418,962 citizens, which means that 47.86% of the […]
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First EU measures in response to the Afghanistan crisis
Situation in Afghanistan Following the Taliban takeover on 15 August, a new reality exists in Afghanistan, a reality that affects the EU, affects the region, international stability and has a direct impact on European security. The future of Afghanistan remains a key issue for the EU. The EU remains firmly committed to supporting the Afghan […]
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SDGs & me: Decent work and economic growth
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 8) ‘Decent work and economic growth‘ recognises the importance of sustainable economic growth for providing opportunities for full and productive employment and decent work for all. It also calls for eradicating forced labour, human trafficking and child labour and promoting labour rights and safe and secure working environments. In an EU context, […]
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Independence of Polish judges
Commission asks European Court of Justice for financial penalties against Poland on the activity of the Disciplinary Chamber Yesterday, the European Commission took two separate decisions, both related to decisions of the Court of Justice and where the actions of the Polish authorities continue to undermine the functioning of the Polish justice system. First, the […]
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The EU and AstraZeneca agree on COVID-19 vaccine supply and on ending litigation
The EU and AstraZeneca have reached an agreement which will secure the delivery of the remaining COVID-19 vaccine doses to Member States under the terms of the Advance Purchase Agreement concluded on 27 August 2020 with AstraZeneca. The agreement will also end the pending litigation before the Brussels Court. Commissioner for Health and Food Safety […]
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Sugars, salt, fat, fibre: are packaged foods and soft drinks becoming healthier?
A recent JRC study analysed trends in the nutritional quality of the packaged food and non-alcoholic beverage by assessing the level of sugars, salt, saturated fat and fibre of these products sold in supermarkets across Europe. All EU Member States provide dietary recommendations for a healthy diet to their citizens. The foods offered in supermarkets […]
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European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) 2021
16 cities from ten countries are in the semi-final stage of the seventh iCapital edition to become the 2021 European Capital of Innovation and the first ever European Rising Innovative City. Supported by the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe , the prize recognises the European cities for their most innovative city practices in the framework of […]
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