Month: April 2020
117 solutions selected at European Hackathon to support recovery from the coronavirus outbreak
A total of 117 innovative solutions to support recovery from the coronavirus outbreak have been selected as winners of the #EUvsVirus Hackathon that took place […]
Coronavirus : EU Commission proposes extension of time limit for general meetings of “European companies” (SEs) and cooperatives (SCEs)
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a temporary and targeted derogation from the rules governing “European Companies (SEs)” and the European Cooperative Society […]
Coronavirus: EU Commission intensifies work on all fronts to prevent scams and protect consumers online
Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, the European Commission has been committed to protecting consumers online. In this context, the Commission has recently started […]
Investment Plan for Europe supports €50 million financing agreement with Pluristem to develop coronavirus therapies
Today, the European Investment Bank signed a €50 million financing agreement with Israeli regenerative medicine company Pluristem – through its German subsidiary Pluristem GmbH – […]
Coronavirus: additional €150 million for the European Innovation Council to fund breakthrough ideas
Today, the Commission announced that an additional €150 million will be made available through the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot to support start-ups and […]
EU Solidarity Fund: Commission proposes €279 million for Portugal, Spain, Italy and Austria
Today, the European Commission is proposing €279 million in financial support for Portugal, Spain, Italy and Austria, to provide relief to the population of several […]
The Coronavirus Global Response pledging marathon starts on Monday 4 May
With the Coronavirus Global Response, the European Union is joining forces with global partners to kick-start a pledging effort, worldwide. On Monday, 4 May, President […]
Coronavirus FDA Q&A for Consumers
The FDA is working to address the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and keep you and your family informed on the latest developments. Here are answers […]
EU announces €194 million additional support to the Sahel
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President […]
Remarks by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis at the press conference on the Commission banking package to facilitate lending to households and businesses in the EU
“Check against delivery” We are dealing with an unprecedented crisis. Our immediate priority is to save lives and protect livelihoods. The EU and its Member […]