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Covid-19: EU’s first vaccinations could happen “in first quarter of 2021”

European Center for Disease Prevention and Control director Andrea Ammon, the first anti Covid-19 vaccinations could “take a few months” and happen in the European Union “in first quarter of 2021”.

Fight against terrorism: what is the reformation of the Schengen area Macron wishes about?

For a mini-summit held by Emmanuel Macron on the fight against terrorism, the French President explained his vision of the reformation of the Schengen area he is said to present to the European Union member states this Tuesday November 10, 2020. What is it about? Here is everything you need to know.

Coronavirus: the European Union to indemnify laboratories in case of trouble with the upcoming vaccines

The European Union has promised financial compensation to laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry in case upcoming vaccines against coronavirus have unexpected side effects.

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.

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.

Tons of wine transformed into hand-sanitizer? France says yes!

Transforming 200 million liters of wine into hand sanitizer to exhaust the stock of unsold wine. Starting this Friday, winegrowers are allowed to transform unsold wine into bioethanol or hand sanitizer. Goal? Emptying vats for the next harvest.

France and Germany call for European borders to quickly reopen

French National Assembly president Richard Ferrand and his German counterpart Wolfgang Schäuble speak in favor of quickly reopening the European borders “as soon as the conditions are met”.

[LIVE] WHO’s World Health Assembly on May 18 and 19, 2020

The World Health Organization is hosting the 73rd World Health Assembly for 10 days starting this Monday May 18, 2020. The heads of States keep this meeting, via videoconference on 2 days, and plan to address fair access to technologies, medications, and vaccines against coronavirus.

Coronavirus: creating an “EU Health Task Force must become our priority”, Emmanuel Macron says

Amid the fight against coronavirus, in a joint conference with Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron has said “an EU Health Task Force must become our priority”. European Union’s elusive that could come to life.

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.

Coronavirus: elderly and vulnerable people encouraged to stay home until the end of confinement

In his televised address on April 13, 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron asked elderly people as well as vulnerable people and those suffering from chronic disease to stay confined home even after May 11th, the day confinement is said to be lifted in France. What age category is it about? Here are answers!

Deconfinement: recommendations from the European Commission

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

Coronavirus: Emmanuel Macron closes borders in France

In his televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced Monday March 16th, 2020 to close all French borders with neighboring EU countries along with the Schengen area borders.