POLITICS —
European Council: von der Leyen, “good national NextGenerationEU plans”. “Hungarian law goes against European values”
POLITICS —
European Council: von der Leyen, “vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate and keep masks”. Worries about Delta variant
SPEECH —
European Parliament: Guterres (UN), need “to protect human rights of vulnerable people, regardless of how they arrive in Europe”
European Commission: gradual reopening of Berlaymont building. 69 journalists admitted to press conferences
COMECE: European regulations on digital services and markets contain “positive provisions”. 14 recommendations to “make sure fundamental rights are respected”
EU Commission: a “Joint Cyber Unit” for a coordinated response to cyberattacks, up by 75% between 2019 and 2020
Matic resolution: Polish Bishops, “abortion is always a violation of the fundamental right to life”
European Council: meeting of the 27 EU leaders on June 24-25 about migration, pandemic, economic recovery
POLITICS —
Schmit (Commission): “Too many inequalities in Europe. We must create opportunities for young people”
di Irene GiuntellaThe Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights addressed a number of issues related to the Recovery Plan. He pointed out…
WORLD DAY —
Refugees: EU, “86% of displaced persons hosted in developing countries”. Funds for schools, health, employment
POSITION PAPER —
Matić Report. Fr. Barrios Prieto (COMECE): “The Church has a very explicit mission: to always protect human life”
di M. Chiara BiagioniFather Manuel Barrios Prieto, COMECE General Secretary, illustrates the reason why the EU bishops have intervened with a “Position Paper”…

