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 during the moths of August and September. Vaccination in Europe During September Europe reached 411,745,042 vaccinated citizens, which means that 51.87% of Europeans have already received the full course […]
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COVID-19 developments in Asia, Oceania and Eastern Mediterranean during September
This news item shows an analysis of the evolution of COVID-19 in Asia, Oceania and Eastern Mediterranean with data provided by Johns Hopkins University during the months of August and September. The month of September closed with an increase of 6.44% in diagnosed cases of COVID-19 (15,009,585) in the eastern Mediterranean part of Asia, 3.77% […]
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Healthy Lifestyle: Commission launches a European-wide campaign
The Commission launched the HealthyLifestyle4All campaign to promote a healthy lifestyle for all, across generations and social groups, with the objective to improve the health and well-being of Europeans. Linking sport and active lifestyles with health, food and other policies, this two-year campaign involves civil society, non-governmental organisations, national, local and regional authorities and international bodies. […]
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Commission launches EU missions to tackle major challenges
The Commission launched five new EU missions, a new and innovative way to work together and improve the lives of people in Europe and beyond. EU missions aim to tackle big challenges in health, climate and the environment, and to achieve ambitious and inspiring goals in these areas. A novelty of Horizon Europe and also […]
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A global approach to research and innovation
Ministers today adopted Council conclusions on the global approach to research and innovation, ‘Europe’s strategy for international cooperation in a changing world’. In these conclusions, ministers identify key actions to strengthen the EU’s global role in research and innovation, with a strong focus on shared fundamental values and principles, with openness being balanced by prudence, and cooperation […]
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DesignEuropa Award Finalists and winner of the Career Achievement Award
The finalists for the DesignEuropa Awards in the “Industry” and “Small and Emerging Companies” categories have been revealed, as well as the winner of the Career Achievement Award. The finalists come from seven countries: Germany, Spain, the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden. They range from major brands such as Philips, John Deere, […]
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Simpler EU energy labels for lighting products
To help EU consumers cut their energy bills and carbon footprint, a brand new version of the widely-recognised EU energy label for light bulbs and other lighting products will be applicable in all shops and online retail outlets from Wednesday, 1 September 2021. The move follows the considerable improvement in energy efficiency in this sector […]
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September infringement package: main decisions for Spain – Agriculture and Fisheries
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. The main decisions adopted […]
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Protecting birds from the dangers of power lines
In the Slovak Republic, around 10 000 birds are killed by power lines each year. A LIFE award-winning project has come up with some ingenious ways to save these birds from perishing. Europe is home to more than 500 wild bird species but around a third of them are in danger of extinction. Adopted in 1979 […]
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