Stella Kyriakides

Vaccination in Europe – A European success story

The development and distribution of an effective vaccination against COVID-19 represents a lasting response to the pandemic. It is at…

4 years ago

COVID-19 vaccine authorisation for Europeans from 16 years of age

EU Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting a conditional marketing authorisation for the vaccine Comirnaty, developed by BioNTech and Pfizer,…

4 years ago

EU patients will have 100% safe, effective drugs and affordable medicines

People across the EU expect to benefit from equal access to 100% safe medicines, state-of-the-art effective drugs and affordable therapies.…

4 years ago

World Health Organization: EU plays leading role

EU Member States approved conclusions on the role of the EU in strengthening the World Health Organization (WHO). The conclusions…

4 years ago

EU calls for effective vaccination strategy and vaccines deployment

As Europe moves to the next stage of COVID-19 pandemic, Commission calls countries to follow common vaccination strategy and approaches.…

4 years ago

COVID warning App and digital contact tracing in Europe

European Commission announced a mobile tracing and warning app to break the chain of coronavirus infections and save lives. EU…

4 years ago

The COVID ‘traffic light’ system and how it could re-open Europe

To limit the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, Member States have adopted various measures like the ‘traffic light’ system. Some…

4 years ago

EU negotiates more future Covid-19 vaccine deals

European Commission has concluded exploratory talks with CureVac to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19. This is following the positive…

4 years ago

Coronavirus: EU signs the first deal for COVID vaccine

EU ensures that everyone who needs a vaccine gets it, anywhere in the world and not only at home. European…

4 years ago

June 15 will be the re-Open Borders Day of Schengen Area

France agreed to re-open borders with Germany by June 15. Germany and Austria reopen border for everybody on 15th June.…

5 years ago

Can EU proposals save Summer Tourism?

Europe is home to a vibrant tourism ecosystem. Travel, transport, accommodation, food, recreation or culture, contribute to almost 10% of…

5 years ago

Do you agree to install a Coronavirus Tracking app to control pandemic?

Can technology help us to fight the coronavirus pandemic? EU Members States, supported by the Commission, have developed an EU…

5 years ago

Coronavirus deaths raise EU risk level to high for COVID-19 threat

The European Commission is continuing to work on all fronts to support Member States in preparedness, halt the spread of…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: Italy on high alert and EU tests its readiness for COVID-19

Italian cities have taken urgent measures to control the Coronavirus outbreak. Europe is trying to stop COVID-19 and Italy suspends…

5 years ago

Peak coronavirus? Experts claim too soon to say if virus reaching peak

World Health Organization officials claim that statistics of new coronavirus cases in China fell for the first time since the…

5 years ago

European Union against Cancer. Launch of an EU-wide debate

Tackling cancer is of fundamental importance for Europe's future. Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality after cardiovascular disease.…

5 years ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Global alarm grows. Is Europe ready? Everything you need to know

The coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, has killed at least 81 people and infected more than 2,800. The virus…

5 years ago

Best wishes President Ursula von der Leyen to your #vdLcommission!

The von der Leyen Commission started its five-year term of office on 1 December 2019 with the online hashtag #vdLcommission.…

5 years ago

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