Commission issues list of measures for Member States to prevent second wave of COVID-19
04 Aug Health

Commission issues list of measures for Member States to prevent second wave of COVID-19

With increases in cases being seen in several countries, notably Belgium, the executive warned that “now is not the time to let our guard down.”
by Martin Banks
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Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
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European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
EU Pharmaceutical Strategy could be a lost opportunity if action is not taken now
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EU Pharmaceutical Strategy could be a lost opportunity if action is not taken now
Pressure mounts on EU to take “swift” action against Hungary
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EU acts to ease concerns European Parliament is being excluded from COVID-19 discussions
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EU acts to ease concerns European Parliament is being excluded from COVID-19 discussions
Spanish newspaper claims Parliament’s President David Sassoli being excluded from talks on EU’s response
Coronavirus rescue mission
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Coronavirus rescue mission
The EU needs to step up and become much more involved in protecting Europe’s health, argues Victor Negrescu.
International Roma Day: Overcoming prejudices during the Coronavirus crisis
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International Roma Day: Overcoming prejudices during the Coronavirus crisis

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EU response to coronavirus pandemic was “inadequate”, says EU Commissioner
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Bearing the brunt
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Bearing the brunt
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EU calls for ramp-up in production on vital medical equipment
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EU calls for ramp-up in production on vital medical equipment
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A deepening health crisis
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A deepening health crisis
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Autism Awareness Day: Being unique
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Autism Awareness Day: Being unique
The EU needs to do more to empower people with disabilities and give them the opportunity to learn and excel in their own way, argues Miriam Dalli.
Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
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Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder have the right to work to gain their economic independence, but greater investment and resources are needed, argues Alicia Homs Ginel.
The Private Sector must unite to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic PM+
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MEPs slam Hungary after “lockdown of democracy”
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Higher ambition
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Remote working: The new normal
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Securing against shortages
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