As of January 31, the evaluation and monitoring processes for clinical trials began to be harmonized throughout the EU, especially through the Clinical Trials Information System, managed by the European Medicines Agency. On this date, the Clinical Trials Regulation will enter into force, which will improve the way clinical trials are conducted in the EU, […]
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Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022
The European Capital of Culture initiative illustrates the importance of culture in promoting the values on which the European Union is built: diversity, solidarity, respect, tolerance and openness. An initiative that places culture at the heart of European cities with the support of the EU to celebrate art and culture for a year. Culture in […]
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The UN Security Council discussed the Ukraine-Russia border crisis
The UN Security Council discussed the Ukraine-Russia border crisis, in a session where Washington and Moscow exchanged accusations. Russia and China objected to the meeting being open, but were outvoted by ten votes in favor and three abstentions, with the result that the meeting went ahead. The U.S. ambassador asserted that Russia’s moves pose a […]
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Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022
The European Capital of Culture initiative illustrates the importance of culture in promoting the values on which the European Union is built: diversity, solidarity, respect, tolerance and openness. An initiative that puts culture at the heart of European cities with the support of the EU for a year-long celebration of art and culture. Culture in […]
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State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022
The new Guidelines provide the framework for public authorities to support the European Green Deal objectives efficiently and with minimum distortions of competition. The new Guidelines propose: Broaden the categories of investments and technologies that Member States can support;Increase flexibility and streamline the existing rules;Introduce safeguards; Ensure coherence with the relevant EU legislation and policies. How […]
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Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Biden
Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Biden on U.S.-EU cooperation on energy security We are jointly committed to Europe’s energy security and sustainability and to accelerating the global transition to clean energy. We also share the objective of ensuring the energy security of Ukraine and the progressive integration of Ukraine with […]
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Antimicrobial resistance remains a health threat in Europe
The first Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Europe report published jointly by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the WHO Regional Office for Europe on 26 January 2022, provides a pan-European overview of the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) situation in the European region, featuring data from 2020. The report presents a regional and […]
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Universal mobile charger closer than ever before
The 27 EU countries propose a single universal USB-C charger for electronic devices To address the challenges for consumers as well as the environment, the Commission has supported a common charging solution for mobile phones and similar electronic devices since 2009. The Commission first facilitated a voluntary agreement by the industry in 2009 that […]
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Welcome to the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022
The New European Bauhaus is about improving our daily lives, focusing on better living together in more beautiful, sustainable and inclusive places. It is about bridging global challenges with local solutions to achieve our climate targets and support a broader transformation on the ground. A triangle of three inseparable values guides the New European Bauhaus: […]
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