EU Commission: VAT fraud and evasion, 134 billion lost in the EU in a year. Italy first
PROPOSAL —
EU Commission: new laws on political advertising and funding of political parties. Jourova, “more transparency”
SPEECH IN STRASBOURG —
Migration: Von der Leyen on Belarus-Poland. “Attempt by Lukashenko regime to destabilise its democratic neighbours”
HEALTH CRISIS —
COVID-19 Coronavirus: EU to ship almost 100 million vaccine doses to Africa. Von der Leyen, “global solidarity effort”
World Children’s Day: EU Commission, “millions of children in poverty”. 6 billion for education in developing countries over six years
Minors: protecting children against abuse, the EU’s initiatives. “Covid restrictions have exacerbated the situation”
Belarus-Poland: EU Commission, €700,000 in aid for migrants at the border. Lenarcic, “access to humanitarian organisations must be guaranteed”
ENVIRONMENT —
Green Deal: EU Commission approves new initiatives on deforestation, waste management and protection of the soil
Cybersecurity: Budapest Convention turns 20. Johansson (EU Commission), “increasing attacks and abuse”. “Facing European and global challenges”
AUTUMN FORECAST —
EU Commission: Gentiloni points out five key factors for EU economy. Concerns about surging energy prices
AUTUMN FORECAST —
