Top Stories from the European Commission - 3-8 January 2021
Statement by President von der Leyen on the recent developments in the U.S.
European Commission Statement Brussels, 07 Jan 2021
What happened in Washington yesterday is as appalling as it is outrageous.
However, the fact that on the same night, Joe Biden was confirmed as the nex...
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Jan 2021 BGV now one of the largest biotech investors in early stage ventures and company creation in Europe; BGV Fund IV closes with €30 million backing from EIF. Participation of the European Investment Fund backed by European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), main pillar of Investment Plan for Europe
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 07 Jan 2021 European Commission authorises second safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19
Yesterday, the European Commission granted a conditional marketing authorisati...
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Jan 2021 Today, the European Commission decided to register a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) entitled 'Civil society initiative for a ban on biometric mass surveillance practices'.
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Jan 2021 The Commission has announced the winners of a new EU-funded initiative for interregional partnerships in four areas: coronavirus-related innovative solutions, circular economy in health, sustainable and digital tourism, and hydrogen technologies in carbon–intensive regions.
European Commission Press release Paris, 07 Jan 2021 The EIB Group, made up of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), and BNP Paribas have announced the signature of a synthetic securitisation to support French small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps.
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 06 Jan 2021 Fonds du Conseil européen de l'innovation: premiers investissements en fonds propres de 178 millions d'euros dans des innovations de rupture
La Commissio...
European Commission Press release Brussels, 06 Jan 2021 The Commission has announced today the first round of direct equity investment through the new European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund.
European Commission authorises second safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19
European Commission Press release Brussels, 06 Jan 2021 Today, the European Commission has granted a conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna, the second COVID-19 vaccine authorised in the EU.
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 05 Jan 2021 Coronavirus: EU delivers personal protective equipment to North Macedonia and Montenegro
The EU has dispatched further personal protective equipment to North M...
State aid: Commission approves €1.25 billion German measure to recapitalise TUI
European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jan 2021 The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute up to €1.25 billion to the recapitalisation of TUI AG (TUI), the parent company of the TUI ...
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 04 Jan 2021 Commission sets up a Centre for digital preservation of cultural heritage and launches projects supporting digital innovation in schools
The Commission launched...
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jan 2021 The European Commission has announced today an additional €3.5 million in humanitarian aid to help vulnerable refugees and migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovi...