Vaccinations

COVAX progress for global access to COVID-19 vaccinesCOVAX progress for global access to COVID-19 vaccines

COVAX progress for global access to COVID-19 vaccines

“Distributing vaccines globally is our exit strategy from the pandemic,” International Partnership Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen eudebates COVAX initiative. Parliament wants…

4 years ago
EU nasty and vindictive? Nigel Farage criticizes EU vaccines strategyEU nasty and vindictive? Nigel Farage criticizes EU vaccines strategy

EU nasty and vindictive? Nigel Farage criticizes EU vaccines strategy

EU asks AstraZeneca to fulfill its delivery contract and Nigel Farage criticizes that European Commission have been showing their true…

4 years ago
Find here the published EU – AstraZeneca vaccine contractFind here the published EU – AstraZeneca vaccine contract

Find here the published EU – AstraZeneca vaccine contract

The European Commission published its vaccine contract with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. Following the renewed request from the European Commission on…

4 years ago
EU: AstraZeneca logic can only work at the neighbourhood butchersEU: AstraZeneca logic can only work at the neighbourhood butchers

EU: AstraZeneca logic can only work at the neighbourhood butchers

Health Commissioner express serious concerns regarding AstraZeneca logic that can only work at the neighbourhood butchers. AstraZeneca announced that will…

4 years ago
EU may block Covid vaccine exports to secure distribution plansEU may block Covid vaccine exports to secure distribution plans

EU may block Covid vaccine exports to secure distribution plans

The European Union will take action required to protect EU citizens and rights in order to secure vaccine distribution plans.…

4 years ago
Parliament calls for clarity and transparency on Vaccines. Why?Parliament calls for clarity and transparency on Vaccines. Why?

Parliament calls for clarity and transparency on Vaccines. Why?

Lack of transparency has recently fuelled uncertainty and disinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccination in Europe, say MEPs. Sandra Gallina, the EU’s…

4 years ago
Israel secures equal vaccination to PalestiniansIsrael secures equal vaccination to Palestinians

Israel secures equal vaccination to Palestinians

Israel’s “impressive” vaccination programme against the COVID-19 pandemic must include Palestinians under occupation, UN independent human rights experts stressed on…

4 years ago
WHO sounds European alarm of COVID-19 ‘tipping point’WHO sounds European alarm of COVID-19 ‘tipping point’

WHO sounds European alarm of COVID-19 ‘tipping point’

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a “tipping point”, amid surging cases in Europe and the fresh challenge…

4 years ago
Fair, Green and Digital recovery: Portugal highlights major EU prioritiesFair, Green and Digital recovery: Portugal highlights major EU priorities

Fair, Green and Digital recovery: Portugal highlights major EU priorities

At a moment when the COVID-19 pandemic poses difficult and significant challenges to the EU, Portugal's Presidency will do everything…

4 years ago
Moderna vaccine safe and effective for EuropeansModerna vaccine safe and effective for Europeans

Moderna vaccine safe and effective for Europeans

European Commission has granted a conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for the COVID‑19 vaccine developed by Moderna, the second COVID-19 vaccine…

4 years ago
WHO clears COVID-19 Pfizer /BioNTech vaccine for emergency useWHO clears COVID-19 Pfizer /BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

WHO clears COVID-19 Pfizer /BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN…

4 years ago
Portugal plans 2021 Year Europe’s recovery, cohesion and valuesPortugal plans 2021 Year Europe’s recovery, cohesion and values

Portugal plans 2021 Year Europe’s recovery, cohesion and values

Time to deliver, with the knowledge that the European social model is the best tool for overcoming the challenges of…

4 years ago
Commission sends COVID-19 vaccines to the Western BalkansCommission sends COVID-19 vaccines to the Western Balkans

Commission sends COVID-19 vaccines to the Western Balkans

European Commission adopted a package of €70 million to fund COVID-19 vaccines for Western Balkans partners. EU funds run under…

4 years ago
Vaccination in Europe – A European success storyVaccination in Europe – A European success story

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
New COVID-19 UK strain outbreak under the microscopeNew COVID-19 UK strain outbreak under the microscope

New COVID-19 UK strain outbreak under the microscope

New COVID-19 UK strain have led to travel bans over increased transmissibility. Experts try to understand the new COVID-19 variants.…

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

WHO: Two billion COVID19 vaccine doses secured

The end of the pandemic is in sight with 2 billion vaccine doses but we must not let our guard…

4 years ago

2021 priorities for European recovery and renewed vitality

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President David Sassoli and Chancellor Angela Merkel, on behalf of the Presidency of…

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