More support key for counter-terrorism in Africa, where ‘misogyny is at the heart of so many’ groups
The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for
greater international support to African countries in
their continued fight against terrorism and violent extremism,
particularly in parts of the Sahel, the Lake...
Explainer: European Coordinated Response on Coronavirus
What is the Commission doing to ensure adequate supply of protective
equipment and medicines across Europe?
The Commission is taking all necessary steps to ensure adequate...
UN human rights chief: Racism and xenophobia are ‘contagious killers’ too
The coronavirus outbreak may have forced millions
around the world already into “social distancing”, keeping a metre apart to
prevent its spread, but it will not...
Von der Leyen on Coronavirus response: EU to be determined and united
Announcing today European measures to counter the economic impact of the Coronavirus, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would...
Democracy is sliding away in Myanmar, warns top rights investigator
Daily fighting in Myanmar, widespread internet blackouts and reporting
restrictions, indicate that the shift to more democratic rule is “sliding
away”, a senior UN-appointed independent rights...
Reassessing EU-Turkey relations
Concerns over fundamental rights and action in Syria have led to a rethink
of EU-Turkey relations. What is the status of the cooperation?
On 10...
Greek-Turkish border: MEPs reject Turkey’s pressure, demand common asylum rules
The EU must help Greece manage its border with Turkey, while ensuring the
right to asylum for those who need it, several MEPs said on...
European coordinated response to counter the economic impact of the Coronavirus
COVID-19 is a severe public health emergency for our citizens, societies
and economies with infections in all Member States. It is also a major economic
shock...
Explainer: European Industrial Strategy Package
Why is the EU putting forward a renewed industrial policy now?
The Commission is setting a clear direction for a globally competitive,
climate-neutral and digitalised industry....
EU: Measures to ease impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the aviation industry
The COVID-19 outbreak is having a major impact on the
international and European aviation industry. The situation is deteriorating on
a daily basis. Traffic is expected...