“Europe is correcting the selfishness and lack of coordination between national governments in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. Today the extraordinary meeting of the European Council gave the green light to the Commission’s proposals, also indicated by the European Parliament, to tackle the spread of the virus and help countries in need. Savid Sassoli,…
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#COVID19: Eurogroup rapid response
Today Eurogroup welcomed all the measures taken by Member States and by the European Commission, in particular those taken to ensure that health systems and civil protection systems are adequately provided for to contain and treat the disease, preserve the wellbeing of our citizens and help firms and workers that are particularly affected. The #Eurogroup…
COVID19: Schengen area in question
Today the Civil Liberties Committee Chair, Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D, ES) issued a statement on the reintroduction of border controls at some Schengen internal borders due to coronavirus. Chiusura frontiere Schengen: commissione libertà civili chiede proporzionalità e coordinamento nell'UE. https://t.co/idjQciHgeq — Jaume Duch (@jduch) March 16, 2020 “In the last days, several EU member…
#COVID19: France imposes new bans
At midnight France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theatres and “non-essential” retail shops, as the coronavirus continues to spread, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and similar public services will remain open. The restrictions are entering force from March 15 onwards till further notice. #France is to shut all "non-essential"…
COVID19: EU disapproves US travel ban
“The Corona virus is a global crisis, not limited to any continent and it requires cooperation rather than unilateral action. https://twitter.com/breaking911/status/1238162035160080385?s=21 The European Union disapproves of the fact that the US decision to impose a travel ban was taken unilaterally and without consultation. The European Union is taking strong action to limit the spread of…
Russian COVID19 express text
Russian company has developed an express coronavirus test device that provides result in 15 minutes, the National Technical Initiative announced March 11. The new method undergoes final tests and new device might be presented to the public this autumn. The device uses the isothermal polymerase chain reaction. To perform the analysis, a mucous sample from…
COVID19: chocolate Easter eggs
A baker has created coronavirus-themed Easter eggs, hoping to bring positivity to people as Covid-19 hits France. French chocolatier Jean-Francois Pre found inspirtion in the novel virus 3D model.The ironic creator has sold dozens to customers in western France’s Finistere region over the last week – and he does it, he says, because “it makes…
COVID19: EP Plenary moves to Brussels
“At 18.00 today, I have received an updated report from the European Parliament’s Medical Service on the evolution of COVID-19 which states that the health risks are considered to be significantly higher if Parliament’s plenary session next weektakes place in Strasbourg” reads the statement of the European Parliament president David Sassoli. On the basis of…
COVID19: Italy wine fair cancelled
The novel virus outbreak has heavily disrupted daily life in Italy’s most affluent and productive regions, with schools closed and many public events canceled including world famous fashion shows and top-flight football matches. We would like to advise all our followers that Vinitaly 2020 has new dates:14-17/06/2020Take note of it!#hotelbareta #vinitaly2020 pic.twitter.com/ljiwMFTKcD — Hotel Bareta…
COVID19: Goodall Europarl event cancelled
“I regret to inform you that the President of the European Parliament issued a decision last night, cancelling all events and visits by external visitors, including our conference tomorrow with Dr. Jane Goodall (decision attached). This is as a precautionary measure against the spread of the Coronavirus. We have tried to secure an appropriate venue…
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