Friday 29 May 2020

Which traded goods are affected the most by COVID-19?

To prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world have taken a variety of restrictive measures. March 2020 figures already show their significant impact on international trade in goods.

Challenging times call for fast and effective measures

While the EU aims to work cooperatively and constructively with its neighbours, it will always disclose harmful disinformation and its sources

Coronavirus: Increased flexibility under EU Cohesion policy helps Italian regions to cope with the crisis

The European Commission has welcomed and approved the redirection of €30 million from the European Regional Development Fund to help the italian regions of Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

Revealed: the historic pattern of EU investments in your region

What questions does the EU payment data answer and how can it be used? First and foremost, the data provides the answer to the difficult question: “How much has my region/country received under regional policy?”

We have 12 finalists for EU Datathon 2020!

Congratulations to the 12 teams preselected for EU Datathon 2020, the EU open data competition! Now the real work begins for them to build an application in time for the European Week of Regions and Cities in October.

No one is using the coronavirus crisis as an excuse to impose mass vaccinations


Unfortunately, there is as yet no vaccination or cure for coronavirus. The EU has already mobilised €140 million for research towards a cure and vaccine. Vaccinations are one of the greatest successes of public health. Worldwide, it saves at least 2-3 million lives each year – and saves many more from crippling and lifelong illnesses. While the EU actively promotes that vaccines work, there are no plans to impose mass vaccinations. On the other hand, there are plenty of people spreading unscientific anti-vaccine claims. These claims prey on emotions and fear, causing significant harm to public health.

Interreg EMR programme launches COVID-19 call


Coronavirus Global Response: kick off of new campaign with support of Global Citizen

The European Commission announced the next steps in the Coronavirus Global Response, the global action for universal access to affordable coronavirus vaccination, treatment and testing.

Striving for a healthier and safer Union

Coronavirus Global Response event

EU budget for recovery: cohesion policy support to make it green and digital

EU Budget: Helping EU countries recover and emerge stronger

Nobel Prize winner: This epidemic has so far been a close shave for humanity

Commission proposes a public loan facility to support green investments together with the European Investment Bank

Stories from the Regions: VEF Culture Palace in Riga, Latvia

Renovating the VEF Culture Palace transformed an industrial zone of Riga into a lively area and is offering space to several thousand creative artists to develop their talents and welcoming thousand of visitors every year since.

Employment in food supply across EU regions

In 2019, 15.9 million people aged over 15 were employed in the food supply sector in the European Union (EU), representing 8% of total employment.

Wednesday 27 May 2020

European Commission proposes an ambitious recovery plan for the EU

In May 2020, the Commission has proposed a powerful, modern and revamped long-term EU budget boosted by Next Generation EU, an emergency temporary recovery instrument, to help repair the immediate economic and social damage brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

Next Generation EU: A sustainable, even and inclusive recovery

The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a major recovery instrument that is organised around supporting EU countries, kick-starting the economy and preparing for the future.

COVID-19: unidades móveis de saúde apoiam as pessoas mais vulneráveis ​​da região Centro de Portugal


No momento da pandemia do COVID-19, a Comunidade Intermunicipal da região de Coimbra, a Administração Regional de Saúde do Centro e os municípios de Condeixa-a-Nova e Montemor-o-Velho decidiram cooperar no projeto piloto da política de coesão da UE “Unidades móveis de Saúde da Região de Coimbra”, que trata de equipar adequadamente dois veículos como unidades móveis de saúde para a população dos municípios de Condeixa-a-Nova e Montemor-o-Velho.

Community centre at home at time of COVID-19 thanks to cohesion policy

EU Industry steps in to protect citizens

Over the last months, the EU has taken actions to create the right conditions for European companies to ramp up or retool their production to combat the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Global Response

Over €26.6 million EU investment to connect Europe digitally thanks to #CEFTelecom

Regiostars 2020 - Vote for your favourite!

How many people work in air transport?

The air transport sector is one of many sectors that have been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Employees in this sector might be severely affected by the downturn in air travel.

EU solidarity at time of COVID-19: watch the new episode of "Smart Regions"

The "Smart Regions" series with Euronews is back! The first episode of the new season will be on air on tonight at 21h50 (CET) and it will be about The EU "Good Support Program" that is revealing to be extremely useful at time of COVID-19 social distancing.

In the EU, your personal data is protected

Ljubljana and Graz connect with migrants through creativity

"The Urban Diversity" cross-border project, Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Graz (Austria), has encouraged migrant creative entrepreneurs in pitching their ideas to prospective investors and was supported by EU funds.

A new EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030

Biodiversity is essential for life. Our planet and the economy depend on it. When nature is healthy, it protects and provides.

Youth & European Territorial Cooperation: speak up & register now to join the online dialogue on 23rd June!

If you are a young European or you work in a youth organisation and you are interested and involved in EU Territorial Cooperation, follow the online dialogue on the role of youth in European Territorial Cooperation on 23/06/2020 9:30-12:00 CET.

It’s the European Week Against Cancer

Tackling cancer is of fundamental importance for Europe's future. That is why earlier this year the EU has started to shape a plan to beat the disease.

COVID-19 impact on EU international trade in goods

In March 2020, the total extra-EU trade (imports + exports) fell from €252 billion to €228 billion compared with January 2020.

Call for proposals for civil society organisations on engaging citizens in cohesion policy: one week left to submit your proposals!

Civil society organisations have until 1 June 2020 to submit their innovative ideas and initiatives for promoting genuine and meaningful participation of citizens in designing, implementing and monitoring the projects co-financed by the cohesion policy in the 27 Member States and their regions.

Missed the live debate between Thierry Breton and Mark Zuckerberg?

You can still watch the discussion between Commissioner Breton and Facebook CEO Zuckerberg on tech-government collaboration in light of the coronavirus crisis.

European Semester Spring Package: Recommendations for a coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic

The European Commission has proposed country-specific recommendations providing economic policy guidance to all EU Member States in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, focused on the most urgent challenges brought about by the pandemic and on relaunching sustainable growth.

2020 EU Prize for Literature winners announced

The selected 13 emerging authors represent the diversity and richness of Europe’s contemporary literature.

Oil products’ deliveries reach record lows in March


Saturday 23 May 2020

A biodiversity strategy for the future

Bees

Coronavirus: Ireland, Romania and Lithuania to apply for EU Solidarity Fund aid

For a more healthy and sustainable EU food system

Macro Regional Strategies, Interreg and Enterprise Europe Network to enhance growth in territories

Protecting species and habitats

10 reasons why biodiversity is vital for life

Urban Innovative Actions

COVID-19: mobile health units support the most vulnerable people in Portugal's Centro region

Enterprise Europe Network, helping SMEs navigate in the COVID-19 crisis

Preserving our biodiversity