The EU has come closer to adopting its next multiannual framework programme for research and innovation. The German presidency of the Council reached a provisional political agreement with the European Parliament’s negotiators on the proposed regulation establishing Horizon Europe, the EU framework programme for research and innovation for the years 2021 to 2027. The main […]
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Main results of the European Council, 10-11 December 2020
EU leaders reached a deal to address the concerns expressed on the recovery package and agreed on the 55% emissions reduction goal. They also adopted conclusions on COVID-19, security and external relations, and met for a Euro Summit in inclusive format. [toc] Long-term EU budget 2021-2027 and recovery package The European Council agreed a number […]
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New EU financial assistance to address the situation on the Canary Islands
The Commission announced new funding of €43.2 million to Spain to address the needs on the Canary Islands arising from high numbers of people arriving irregularly – some 20,000 people this year. The funding will go towards increasing temporary shelter capacity and improving reception conditions, including access to health assistance, food and sanitation. Financial support […]
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Seminarios online sobre los últimos preparativos de la empresa andaluza ante el Brexit
El nodo de la Enterprise Europe Network de la Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía, con la colaboración de la Secretaria General de Acción Exterior de la Consejería de la Presidencia, Administración Pública e Interior de la Junta de Andalucía, organizará dentro del Plan de actividades 2020 de la Red de Información Europea de Andalucía (RIEA), un ciclo […]
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BREXIT: Relations with the UK: Commission proposes targeted contingency measures to prepare for possible “no-deal” scenario
While the Commission will continue to do its utmost to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with the UK, there is now significant uncertainty whether a deal will be in place on 1 January 2021. The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between the […]
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Driving hydrogen mobility forward in Europe
During European Hydrogen Week, stakeholders discussed the achievements of EU-funded flagship projects advancing hydrogen technology in the transport sector. Hydrogen is playing a vital role in the race to create a sustainable European economy. On 23-27 November, the first-ever European Hydrogen Week was held in recognition of this renewable energy source’s important role in Europe’s […]
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Joint statement by the co-chairs of the EU-UK Joint Committee
The co-chairs of the EU-UK Joint Committee – European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and the UK Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Rt Hon Michael Gove – held a political meeting to address the outstanding issues related to the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement. Ensuring that the Withdrawal Agreement, in particular the Protocol on […]
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Poland should stop the stigmatisation of LGBTI people
“Public officials and opinion makers should stop promoting an atmosphere of hate and intolerance vis-à-vis LGBTI people and instead, improve respect for their human rights. Stigmatisation and hate speech carry a real risk of legitimising violence. LGBTI are people, not an ideology”, said the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, in a memorandum published today in […]
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EU-US: A new transatlantic agenda for global change
The European Commission and the High Representative are today putting forward a proposal for a new, forward-looking transatlantic agenda. While the past years have been tested by geopolitical power shifts, bilateral tensions and unilateral tendencies, the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, combined with a more assertive and capable European Union and a […]
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