18TH FEBRUARY —
18TH FEBRUARY —
EU COMMISSION FORECASTS —
Economy, uncertainty prevails. Gentiloni: “out of the tunnel in 2022.” EU confidence in Draghi’s ability
di Gianni BorsaThe European Commissioner presented data and forecasts for the EU economy, based on the current pandemic crisis, anti-COVID restrictions and…
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY —
Coronavirus Covid-19: Von der Leyen (EU Commission) about the EU vaccination strategy. Three mistakes and three strengths. “70% of Europeans vaccinated by the end of summer”
Survey —
Eurostat: “people with disabilities threatened by poverty”. Higher risk in Bulgaria, better situation in Slovakia and northern countries
EU Commission: World Day to make Internet safe tomorrow. Ensure protection of children and against disinformation
Belarus: EU denunciation, “persecutions, torture and expulsions. Authorities must listen to calls for a democratic future”
WORLD DAY —
Female genital mutilation: EU Commission, “it is not a cultural or traditional practice, but a crime and violation of human rights”
SOLIDARITY —
EU Commission: Lenarcic in Afghanistan. “32 million in humanitarian aid to assist civilians affected by conflict
EU Commission: Cancer Plan. Prevention, early detection, diagnosis, improving quality of life of patients
Health —
EU Commission: Cancer Plan. In a year 1.3 million victims in Europe. Von der Leyen, “as we fight against Covid, we lose many to this disease”
Economic and social emergency —
EU Commission: €14 billion to nine Member States to support employment and wage guarantee fund. Over 4 billion to Italy
HEALTH CRISIS —
