Space-powered drones deliver rapid coronavirus response
ESA Satellite-enabled drones have accelerated the provision of life-saving medical supplies at NHS hospitals in Scotland, boosting the country’s efforts to combat COVID-19. The fleet […]
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Coronavirus Global Response: EIB and EU Commission pledge additional €4.9 billion
The ‘Global Goal: Unite for our Future’pledging summit organised today by the European Commission and Global Citizen mobilised €6.15 billion in additional funding to help […]
Coronavirus Global Response: world leaders summit and concert line-up announced for 27 June
The ‘Global Goal: Unite For Our Future’ campaign launched by the Commission and the international advocacy organisation Global Citizen on 28 May will culminate in […]
EIB approves € 7.5 billion for COVID-19 response and investment in health, private sector, clean transport, education and energy
©VK Studio/Architectenbureau Robbrecht & Daem € 3.2 billion for COVID-19 public health, elderly care and targeted business support € 1.5 billon for clean transport, including […]
EU budget for recovery: rescEU – giving the EU direct crisis response tools
The Commission proposes today to give the European Union the tools to react more quickly when a serious cross-border emergency such as the coronavirus strikes […]
Coronavirus Response: EU Launch of dialogue with financial sector representatives to support citizens and businesses
The European Commission has today launched its first roundtable meeting with the European financial sector, including consumer and business representatives, to explore how it can […]
EU-Japan leaders’ video conference meeting to focus on the coronavirus pandemic and coordinated response
On 26 May, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Council President Charles Michel and the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzō Abe will hold a virtual […]
Coronavirus global response: EU allocates additional €50 million in humanitarian aid
Today the European Commission announced an additional €50 million in humanitarian aid to help respond to the dramatic increase in humanitarian needs caused by the […]
European Semester Spring Package: Recommendations for a coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic
The Commission has proposed today country-specific recommendations (CSRs) providing economic policy guidance to all EU Member States in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, focused […]
Coronavirus global response: EU provides humanitarian support in Horn of Africa region
The Commission is providing an additional €105.5 million to countries in the Horn of Africa as the coronavirus pandemic risks worsening the humanitarian situation across […]
Coronavirus Global Response: EU sets up a Humanitarian Air Bridge
The European Commission has set up an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge to transport humanitarian workers and emergency supplies for the coronavirus response to some of […]
Closing remarks by President von der Leyen at the Coronavirus Global Response international pledging event
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have made it! Today is a defining moment for the global community. At a time when we are sitting further apart […]