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Covid: the EU health pass extended to June 2023

The EU health pass, enabling to travel between EU countries requiring it, could be needed longer, one extra year than expected, until June 30, 2023, following the vote at the EU Parliament.

Coronavirus: The European Union ordered a new antibody therapy

This Wednesday July 28, the European Union announced they have secured a deal for a new experimental coronavirus therapy, Sotrovimab, developed by UK laboratory GSK. A promising monoclonal antibody therapy.

Coronavirus: the European Union agrees and opens borders to vaccinated travelers

Is this time for the European Union to reopen borders? As the coronavirus vaccination campaign is in full swing, the 27 EU member countries have reached an agreement. Non-EU travelers who are fully vaccinated can visit Europe this summer.

Covid: EU to allow vaccinated U.S. tourists to visit this summer

In an interview with New York Times, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Covid-19 vaccinated U.S. tourists will be allowed to visit the 27 EU countries this summer.

Covid vaccine: Pfizer to deliver 2 million fewer doses then expected in May

This hitch is said to slow France's vaccination campaign: American Pfizer laboratory has warned they will deliver 2 million fewer doses than expected in May.

Covid and vaccination: “There is no other solution but a European solution”, Macron claims

During the European Council about Covid held this Thursday March 25, French President Emmanuel Macron advocated for the EU’s health policy explaining vaccination could only be completed on a European scale.

Covid: AstraZeneca to deliver 30% extra doses in Europe for the first quarter of the year

This Sunday January 31, European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen announces AstraZeneca will deliver 30% more vaccine doses than announced for the first quarter of 2021, namely 40 million doses more.

Covid vaccine: the campaign has started!

The Covid-19 vaccine campaign has started this Sunday December 27 in France. A 78-year-old woman has been the first person vaccinated against coronavirus in France at the René-Muret hospital in Sevran, Seine-Saint-Denis.

Covid in Europe: vaccination campaigns to all start on December 27

Covid vaccine soon to be made available in Europe… This Wednesday December 16, President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen announced the 27 will be able to “start on the same day” their vaccination scheme once the European Medicines Agency has given the green light – on September 23, 2020 at the latest. A date has even been alluded to by German Health Minister: December 27. It has been confirmed by the President of the European Commission.

Covid-19 vaccine: In France, "200 million doses possible" Castex announces

This Thursday December 3, 2020 France's Prime Minister detailed France's vaccine strategy: "France will have 200 million doses possible". European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has announced the EU has struck a deal for up to 160 million doses of American Moderna Therapeutics’ Covid-19 vaccine.

Global Security Law: the European Commission insists on the importance of press freedom

As in France MEPs have voted for the “Global Security” law, punishing disseminating images of law enforcement officials, the European Commission reminded that journalists should be able to “do their work freely and in complete safety”.

Coronavirus: the European Union allows putting Remdesivir on the market

Remdesivir is at the heart of research against coronavirus and has been adopted in the United-States in early May. The European Union is now validating the authorization to put the treatment on the market.

Global Goal: Unite for our Future, great digital concert with Shakira, Coldplay, Justin Bieber…

Shakira, Coldplay, Usher, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Christine and the Queens, as well as Charlize Theron, David Beckham, and even Chris Rock… All these artists will take part in the great digital “Global Goal: Unite for our Future” concert. Organized by Global Citizen and the European Commission, this event is hosted by Dwayne Johnson and to be followed live on Saturday June 27, 2020.

Where to go on vacations in Europe this summer? The European Union launches a website to help travelers

Were you wondering where to go to Europe this summer? Spain, Italy, Croatia or even Finland? Because all countries have not totally reopened their borders yet, and some of them impose some conditions, the European Commission launched a website to help travelers find the best option possible and travel safely.

European Union proposes "progressive and partial" reopening of external borders from July 1

To make sure containment exit runs smoothly, the European Union proposes "progressive and partial" reopening of EU external borders from July 1.

Coronavirus: Macron and Merkel propose a 500-billion-euro recovery funds

Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel has just agreed on a 500-billion-euro recovery funds on a European level. A budget envelop that will reinforce and strengthen countries and will be devoted to sectors and regions in need. This “common initiative” has yet to be voted by the European Commission and the 27 EU countries.

The European Commission to soon present a tourism recovery plan

This May 13th, the European Commission is said to pass a series of measures in order to save the summer season of the tourism sector.

Deconfinement: recommendations from the European Commission

The European Commission has presented its recommendations to member States to guarantee successful and coordinated deconfinement.

Deconfinement in France: the government’s different scenarios

When and how will deconfinement happen in France? This is the question everyone is asking while confinement is said to be extended, at least until April 15th, 2020. Heard during a fact-finding mission of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said the end of confinement will surely not happen “in one go, everywhere and for everyone”.