The “High 5s”: A strategic vision and results that are transforming Africa
For the past ten years, Africa has recorded some of the world’s strongest rates of economic growth. At the same time, many African economies...
Europe’s moment: Repair and prepare for the next generation
European Commission has put forward its proposal for a major recovery plan. To ensure the recovery is sustainable, even, inclusive and fair for all...
Enabling Europe to lead the green and digital transition
The Commission released today its latest report on the EU's Science, Research and Innovation Performance, through which it analyses how Europe performs in the...
Japan-EU Leaders’ meeting
H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and H.E. Dr. Ursula von der Leyen,...
World Bank Announces $500M to Fight Locusts, Preserve Food Security and Protect Livelihoods
The World Bank Group approved today a US$500 million program to help countries in Africa and the Middle East fight the locust swarms that...
Just hoping coronavirus will bypass Africa, would be a deadly mistake
Tens of millions of people in Africa could become destitute as a result of COVID-19 and its catastrophic impact on fragile economies and health...
Explainer: EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 – Bringing nature back into our lives
1. What is the new 2030 Biodiversity Strategy?
The new 2030 Biodiversity Strategy is a comprehensive, systemic and ambitious long-term plan for protecting nature and...
Border controls in Schengen due to coronavirus: what can the EU do?
Travelling freely in the EU was until two months ago a given for most Europeans, but restrictions introduced to halt the spread of the...
Covid-19: the EU plan for the economic recovery
On 15 May Parliament called on the European Commission to present a major economic stimulus plan to help mitigate the shock from the coronavirus...
How to safely resume travel and reboot Europe’s tourism in 2020 and beyond
EU Commission presents a package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to reopen, after...