The European Commission has presented a European strategy to accelerate the development, manufacture and deployment of vaccines against COVID-19. An effective and safe vaccine against the virus is our best bet for a permanent solution to the pandemic. The Commission will support efforts to accelerate the development and availability of safe and effective vaccines within […]
EU Aid Volunteers
Due to the current situation worldwide caused by the Covid-19 outbreak recruitment, training and deployment of EU Aid Volunteers have been suspended for the time being EU Aid Volunteers initiative brings together volunteers and organisations from different countries, providing practical support to humanitarian aid projects and contributing to strengthening the local capacity and resilience of […]
Covid-19 and gender-based violence: Has the pandemic taught us anything?
Lockdowns to prevent the spread of Covid-19 trapped many women at home with abusers. Several countries saw spikes in domestic violence reports. As lockdowns ease, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is taking a closer look at how we can protect women in times of crisis – be it a pandemic, natural disaster or […]
First COVID-19 treatment recommended for EU authorization
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended granting conditional marketing authorisation to Veklury (remdesivir) for the treatment of COVID-19 in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age with pneumonia who require supplemental oxygen Remdesivir is the first medicine against COVID-19 to be recommended for authorisation in the EU. Data on remdesivir were assessed in […]
Global regulators discuss data requirements for phase 3 trials of COVID-19 vaccines
Under the umbrella of the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA), international regulators discussed COVID-19 vaccine development and the necessary evidence required for regulatory decision-making at the second regulatory workshop on COVID-19 vaccines. The meeting was jointly organised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 22 June […]
Needs of farmers and agri-food companies are significant, also in light of the COVID-19 crisis
Needs of farmers and agri-food companies are significant, also in light of the COVID-19 crisis, and EAFRD funded financial instruments have a role to play in bridging these gaps Based on the feedback of 7,600 farmers and 2,200 agri-food companies across the EU, 24 country-specific fi-compass reports present the main challenges faced by these two groups […]
The impact of COVID-19 on education systems and specialist provision
At an online meeting of the Changing Role of Specialist Provision in Supporting Inclusive Education (CROSP) Project Advisory Group (PAG) in early June, members explored the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the role of specialist provision. As well as discussing the upcoming project activities, the team discussed emerging country-level responses during and after […]
Special Information Bulletin Covid-19 No. 2 is now available!
Special Information Bulletin Covid-19 No. 2 is now available! After the declaration of the health alarm by COVID-19, the European Documentation Centre in Almeria has focused much of its activity on making available the most relevant information on this topic. On this occasion, we are publishing the number 2 issue of this special bulletin, which […]
EuroPCom digital event 2020
The European Committee of the Regions would like to invite you to the first ‘EuroPCom digital event’, which will take place on 29 June, from 09.00 to 12.30 (Brussels time). This event is organised in close cooperation with the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of the EU, the European Economic and Social Committee and the […]