Protests in Italy as coronavirus curfews come into force
Restaurant owners in Rome pulled down their shutters on Friday evening shortly before 9 pm, when police closed down four piazzas known for their lively nightlife.
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Curfew from 10pm and all shops must close at 8pm in Brussels
From Monday 26 October a curfew will be in force in the whole of the Brussels-Capital Region between 10pm and 6am. Exceptions are made for travel to or from work, setting off on or returning from a trip abroad, force majeure or seeking medical treatment. Face masks will be mandatory on the streets, in parks […]
Safe and clean drinking water: Council adopts strict minimum quality standards
The EU is ensuring that tap water across the EU is safe to drink. Today, the Council formally adopted its position at first reading to revise the drinking water directive, based on the compromise reached in the negotiations between the Council and the European Parliament.
Upcoming data on substance use and risk behaviours among school students across Europe
The latest European data and analysis on substance use and risk behaviours among 15–16-year-old school students will be released in a new report on 12 November. The findings are based on a 2019 survey in 35 European countries conducted by the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD). A total of 99 647 […]
Fostering gender equality in the EU’s foreign and security policy
Women play a pivotal role as peace brokers in conflict-ridden countries Gender mainstreaming should be systematically integrated into the EU’s foreign and security policy 85% of official development assistance should go to programmes that include gender equality as one of the main objectives
The EUIPO and INSME sign a collaboration agreement to bring IP to SMEs
The EUIPO is firmly establishing its network with the signing of a new collaboration agreement with the International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (INSME).
European climate law: Council reaches agreement on large parts of the proposal
Today, the Council reached agreement on a partial general approach on the proposed European climate law. The aim of the proposal is to set in legislation the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050, which was endorsed by the European Council in December 2019.
Strengthening global collaboration on COVID-19 real-world evidence and observational studies
Medicines regulators from around the world discussed their experiences with supporting and assessing real-world evidence to facilitate regulatory decision-making on COVID-19 treatments and vaccines during a workshop convened under the umbrella of the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA).
A greener, fairer, and more robust EU farm policy
More support for those who apply climate- and environmentally-friendly practices Annual direct payments capped at €100 000, more support for SMEs Tailor-made measures to help farmers deal with crises Higher sanctions when someone repeatedly infringes rules, e.g. on environment or animal welfare
Justice for victims: off and online
Faced with COVID-19, people are increasingly spending their time in the digital world. But as in the real world, there are dangers lurking out there. Many fall victim to fraudsters and online hate. To mark European Day of Justice on 25 October, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) urges the EU and Member States […]