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In light of the conflict in Ukraine, the EU is preparing an emergency strategy
The plan, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will support efforts being made across the EU to hasten the development of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
The executive branch of the European Union announced on Friday that it will create an...
Global Donors Pledge 9.1 billion Euros in Donations to Ukrainian Refugees
On Saturday, donors including the European Commission and the Canadian government pledged a combined 9.1 billion euros for loans, grants, and donations for supporting the Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war after the Russian invasion.
A fundraising event was held in Warsaw, Poland that h...
The EU is wary about Africa's ambition to invest in gas
The Global Gateway Africa, a €150 billion plan aimed at connecting Africa's natural wealth to the global market and investing in the continent's electrification, ideally using sustainable energy, was the EU's main pitch during the two-day EU-AU summit.
"Africa has ...
President Ursula von der Leyen’s Speech at the EU Industry Days 2022
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, made a speech at the EU Industry Days 2022, a flagship annual event.
Addressing the attendees, she said that all over the world the “made in Europe” label was seen as a symbol of top-quality products. ...
EU Commission Considering Sanctions Against Putin
The European Commission's President, Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU has prepared a wide range of financial and economic sanctions against Russia and was even considering imposing sanctions against the inner circle of the Russian president Vladimir Putin.
On Friday, she sa...
EU APPROVES LANDMARK 750 BILLION-EURO VIRUS RECOVERY FUND
HIGHLIGHTS
- EU leaders had a meeting to discuss strategy to contain the outbreak of coronavirus in their respective countries.
- EU leaders have together approved 750 billion Euros as virus recovery fund.
On Tuesday, 21 JUL 2020, many E...
THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE U.K. GOVERNMENT DECIDES TO INTENSIFY BREXIT TALKS
Highlights
- Instead of monthly calls, there are now plans to host weekly negotiations
- The British government confirms that it will not extend the transition period
Over the coming weeks, the European Union and the U.K. government have...
JAPAN PLEDGES $234 MILLION FOR CORONAVIRUS VACCINE
Highlights
• EU managed to raise $8 billion on the first day of the pledging event
• More than 30 countries pledged to donate towards the development of COVID-19 vaccine
• Japan has extended it’s state of emergency till May 31
While the...
EUROPEAN UNION BACKS PROBE INTO COVID-19 ORIGIN, ASKS FOR CHINA’S SUPPORT
Ever since, the U.S. has demanded an investigation into the origin of coronavirus, the world seemed divided over it. While countries like Russia and India stay neutral, the demand for investigation is now getting support from European Union. The president of European Commission expressed support ...