In June 2020, Europol supported two separate operations, which led to the dismantling of two illegal print shops for currency counterfeiting, one for euros and one for Romanian leu. Columbian Technical Investigation Unit (Cuerpo Tehnico de Investigacion) and Spanish Police (Policia National) targeted euro counterfeiters in Spain and the Romanian police (Poliția Română) took down […]
The British government has finally rolled out its plans to authorize travel and dispense with quarantine requirements for travellers coming back from 59 countries and 14 overseas territories starting on July 10nd. The approach, which represents an abrupt U-turn from its initial plan of establishing ‘air bridges’ with a more limited number of partner countries, […]
Russian oligarchs who made fortunes through fraud, corporate raids and corruption are undermining the Western world, claims billionaire Shalva Chigirinsky. In an exclusive interview with the EU Reporter the businessman says that only now the West is waking up to the influence of Russian money. He says London has welcomed the cash without checking its […]
France’s prime minister Édouard Philippe (pictured) resigned on Friday (3 July), the first step in a major government reshuffle, according to the office of the French president. President Emmanuel Macron had widely been expected to extensively reshape his cabinet in a bid to begin a new phase after the coronavirus pandemic devastated the nation, in […]
At a joint press conference on 2 July, French and Dutch law enforcement and judicial authorities, Europol and Eurojust have presented the impressive results of a joint investigation team to dismantle EncroChat, an encrypted phone network widely used by criminal networks. Over the last months, the joint investigation made it possible to intercept, share and analyse millions of […]
Greetings all, and welcome to the latest update from EAPM, writes European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) Executive Director Denis Horgan. First of all, a quick recap of our highly successful virtual conference that took place earlier this week (30 June). There were more than 220 delegates participating in the conference from across the EU, with […]
The British government will effectively ditch its air bridge plans and simply end the coronavirus quarantine rules for those arriving from 75 countries so that people can go on holiday, The Daily Telegraph has reported, write Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton. The newspaper said the UK would shortly lift a ban on non-essential travel to […]
The number of deaths in France from the new coronavirus rose by 18 on Wednesday (1 July) from the previous day to stand at 29,861, an increase in line with the last week’s daily average but new cases of the COVID-19 disease caused by the virus rose sharply, writes Benoit Van Overstraeten. French health authorities […]
The European Commission is taking action to give young people all possible opportunities to develop their full potential to shape the future of the EU, and thrive in the green and digital transitions. The coronavirus pandemic has emphasized the often difficult start many young people face in the labour market. We need to act fast. […]
Sześć miesięcy #EUPresidency zaczyna się dla # Niemcy
Emmanuel Macron i Angela Merkel spotykają się przed Niemcami obejmującymi rotacyjną prezydencję UE Angela Merkel i Emmanuel Macron spotkali się w Mesebergu na północ od Berlina, po raz pierwszy od miesięcy. Kanclerz Niemiec ogłosił, że kiedy Francja i Niemcy się zgadzają, UE nie zawsze się zgadza, ale kiedy Francja i Niemcy nie […]
In June 2020, Europol supported two separate operations, which led to the dismantling of two illegal print shops for currency counterfeiting, one for euros and one for Romanian leu. Columbian Technical Investigation Unit (Cuerpo Tehnico de Investigacion) and Spanish Police (Policia National) targeted euro counterfeiters in Spain and the Romanian police (Poliția Română) took down […]
#UK travel list the latest example of Britain’s #COVID-19 mismanagement
The British government has finally rolled out its plans to authorize travel and dispense with quarantine requirements for travellers coming back from 59 countries and 14 overseas territories starting on July 10nd. The approach, which represents an abrupt U-turn from its initial plan of establishing ‘air bridges’ with a more limited number of partner countries, […]
If evil cannot be punished in #Russia, can it be punished abroad?
Russian oligarchs who made fortunes through fraud, corporate raids and corruption are undermining the Western world, claims billionaire Shalva Chigirinsky. In an exclusive interview with the EU Reporter the businessman says that only now the West is waking up to the influence of Russian money. He says London has welcomed the cash without checking its […]
French prime minister resigns before a cabinet reshuffle
France’s prime minister Édouard Philippe (pictured) resigned on Friday (3 July), the first step in a major government reshuffle, according to the office of the French president. President Emmanuel Macron had widely been expected to extensively reshape his cabinet in a bid to begin a new phase after the coronavirus pandemic devastated the nation, in […]
Dismantling of an encrypted network sends shockwaves through organized crime groups across Europe
At a joint press conference on 2 July, French and Dutch law enforcement and judicial authorities, Europol and Eurojust have presented the impressive results of a joint investigation team to dismantle EncroChat, an encrypted phone network widely used by criminal networks. Over the last months, the joint investigation made it possible to intercept, share and analyse millions of […]
#EAPM goes global – join us on 14 July
Greetings all, and welcome to the latest update from EAPM, writes European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) Executive Director Denis Horgan. First of all, a quick recap of our highly successful virtual conference that took place earlier this week (30 June). There were more than 220 delegates participating in the conference from across the EU, with […]
UK will ditch #Coronavirus travel quarantine for 75 countries, Daily Telegraph says
The British government will effectively ditch its air bridge plans and simply end the coronavirus quarantine rules for those arriving from 75 countries so that people can go on holiday, The Daily Telegraph has reported, write Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton. The newspaper said the UK would shortly lift a ban on non-essential travel to […]
French new #Coronavirus deaths steady but cases rise
The number of deaths in France from the new coronavirus rose by 18 on Wednesday (1 July) from the previous day to stand at 29,861, an increase in line with the last week’s daily average but new cases of the COVID-19 disease caused by the virus rose sharply, writes Benoit Van Overstraeten. French health authorities […]
Commission launches #YouthEmploymentSupport – A bridge to jobs for the next generation
The European Commission is taking action to give young people all possible opportunities to develop their full potential to shape the future of the EU, and thrive in the green and digital transitions. The coronavirus pandemic has emphasized the often difficult start many young people face in the labour market. We need to act fast. […]
#Brexit – EU and Britain making ‘very limited’ progress in talks: #Merkel
The European Union and Britain have made “very limited” progress in negotiations about their future relationship, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday (1 July), adding there was still a possibility that no deal would be agreed, writes Elizabeth Piper. Britain left the bloc on 31 January. Pressure is mounting to agree a free trade […]
UK says China’s security law is serious violation of #HongKong treaty
The United Kingdom said China’s imposition of a security law on Hong Kong was a “clear and serious” violation of the 1984 Joint Declaration and that London would offer around 3 million residents of the former colony a path to British citizenship, writes William James. Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas and […]
Oxford #COVID-19 vaccine developers encouraged by immune response but cautious on timeframe
A leading scientist behind the University of Oxford’s potential COVID-19 vaccine said on Wednesday (1 July) the team has seen the right sort of immune response in trials but declined to give a firm timeframe for when it could be ready, write Alistair Smout and Josephine Mason. Speaking at a parliamentary hearing, Sarah Gilbert, professor […]
MEPs want to boost energy storage in the EU to help spur #Decarbonization
As energy from renewable sources is increasingly part of the European energy mix, MEPs propose ways to step up storage solutions such as hydrogen or home batteries. In a report adopted this week, MEPs in the Industry, Research and Energy Committee outline their strategy for energy storage, which plays a crucial role in reaching the […]
Deal on digitalization of access to justice will benefit citizens
This week, Parliament and Council negotiators reached an agreement to make access to justice faster, cheaper and more user-friendly for EU citizens and businesses. The two pieces of legislation under negotiation between the two EU legislators, respectively on taking evidence and on service of documents, aim to make judicial cross-border co-operation between national courts more […]
Financing the #Coronavirus recovery must not burden the next generation
Ahead of the start of the German Council Presidency on 1 July and of the 17 July European Council, Budgets Committee Chair Van Overtveldt set out Parliament’s position on the long-term EU budget. During his press conference on Tuesday(30 June), the Committee on Budgets Chairman Johan Van Overtveldt (ECR, BE) said: “For the recovery strategy […]
MEPs call on EU Commission to step up action against #DangerousChemicals
The upcoming new EU chemicals strategy for sustainability must better protect our health and the environment, says Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee has adopted a resolution by 65 votes to one and 14 abstentions, calling on the Commission to come up with a new chemicals […]
‘Together for Europe’s recovery’: #Germany takes over Council presidency
While the corona pandemic continues, Germany took over the six-month presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July. The European Parliament asked German MEPs for their expectations. The coronavirus represents a significant challenge for the EU and immediate management of the pandemic and recovery are at the heart of the German programme for the […]
Exploring #Migration causes – why people migrate
Group of migrants walking along railway tracks. ©Ajdin Kamber/AdobeStock People migrate for many reasons , ranging from security, demography and human rights to poverty and climate change. Find out more. The number of people residing in an EU country with the citizenship of a non-member country on 1 January 2019 was 21.8 million, representing 4.9% of […]
