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[Ticker] EPP: suspend tariffs on protective and medical gear

Euobserver.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 15:43
The vice-president of the European People's Party (EPP), Siegfried Muresan MEP, has urged the EU Commission to abolish all tariffs for protective and medical supplies, in a letter to president Ursula von der Leyen. "Abolishing tariffs is a concrete step the EU can take to help the citizens. The European Commission must not hesitate in taking any action possible to fight COVID-19," the letter reads.
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It’s official: Europe’s virus deaths have exceeded Asia toll

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 15:39
The European Union sealed off its borders Wednesday (18 March) to try to put the brakes on the ferocious spread of the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of deaths on the continent soared past the toll in Asia.
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Russia deploying coronavirus disinformation to sow panic in West, EU document says

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 15:16
Russian media have deployed a "significant disinformation campaign" against the West to worsen the impact of the coronavirus, generate panic and sow distrust, according to a European Union document seen by Reuters.
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Anti-crisis hackers join forces to find COVID19 solutions

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:58
An international community of hackers have embarked on a project to find innovative solutions to the everyday challenges brought on by the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Masks, gloves and safety distance: how Spanish farmers are coping with coronavirus crisis

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:54
Spanish farmers are concerned about the coronavirus crisis, as the Iberian country is the second most affected EU member by the epidemics. Not only are they concerned by health issues, but they fear a huge impact on their already weakened...
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British supermarkets impose limits as panic buying spreads

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:51
Britain's biggest supermarkets, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda, imposed limits on purchases of pasta, toilet roll and long life milk on Wednesday (18 March) after alarmed shoppers stripped shelves bare to hoard for possible isolation in the coronavirus outbreak.
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Bulgarian investigative journalist assaulted in Sofia

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:30
A well-known Bulgarian investigative journalist was assaulted by masked men late Tuesday outside his home on a central Sofia boulevard, sparking angry reactions from journalist organisations.
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Can the EU be run by videolink? Confidentiality is the biggest problem

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:16
The European Union runs on meetings -- endless gatherings to take decisions and try to build consensus among 27 diverse member states.
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[Ticker] Around 80,000 EU citizens want repatriation to Europe

Euobserver.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 13:45
The EU Commission says that approximately 80,000 EU citizens are outside the bloc and want to return to Europe, but the number could increase. "The number we are working with now, an aggregated number from member states, is approximately, 80,000 people outside the EU," a commission spokesman said. EU citizens wishing to return to Europe need to contact their national embassies or if there is none, another EU embassy.
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Amid COVID-19 recession concerns, US aircraft tariffs come into effect

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 13:43
The Trump administration enacted its planned duty rate increase for aircraft imported from the EU on Wednesday (18 March), amid the continuing spread of COVID-19 and fears of a subsequent recession. These measures will increase the rate from 10 to 15%, particularly impacting Airbus.
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Croatia adopts new proposals to help farmers during coronavirus pandemic

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 13:42
The Croatian Chamber of Agriculture (HPC) adopted a proposal for measures to help preserve jobs and liquidity during the coronavirus pandemics, after appeals to the Ministry of Agriculture. Proposals include obliging retail chains to buy domestic food products, prohibiting the...
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[Ticker] Global coronavirus cases passes 200,000

Euobserver.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 13:37
The total confirmed cases of coronavirus surged through 200,000 on Wednesday - with many countries yet to report their figures for Wednesday. The death toll keeps increasing worldwide, while governments adopt stricter measures. Italy is the most affected country in the European Union with over 31,500 cases, followed by Spain with over 13,700 cases across the country, Germany with about 10,000 cases and France with over 7,700 cases.
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Concerns over coronavirus pandemic for Polish agriculture

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 13:36
In connection with the closure of borders, agriculture unionists are demanding the government to allow Ukrainians to remain in Poland. The Agricultural Organization (OPZZ Rolników i Organizacji Rolniczych) appealed to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to enable employees from Ukraine in...
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[Ticker] Commissioners hold first online meeting

Euobserver.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 12:53
The college of commissioners held their regular weekly meeting online for the first time this Wednesday, a commission spokesman said. The 27-member college meets each Wednesday in the commission's Berlaymont building. "Its a way to allow the college to operate, while minimising social contact between commissioners," Eric Mamer added. This week vice-president Frans Timmermans went into isolation after having come into contact with an infected French minister.
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After declaring ‘war’ on COVID-19, France readies measures to uphold economy

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 12:42
To cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus, French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has announced a series of measures to support businesses, including "nationalisation". EURACTIV France reports.
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Debate: The fight against corona: a contest between systems?

Eurotopics.net - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 12:24
While the corona pandemic is rapidly spreading in Europe and the US, the Chinese leadership appears to have the virus under control in the country thanks to drastic measures. China's economy has suffered substantial losses but the country is now presenting itself as an adviser and even donating medical equipment to Europe. Commentators examine the long-term political ramifications.
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