Eu news
Here are the latest news from the European Union:
Top Stories
- Brexit Update: The UK and EU have agreed on a new trade deal, which will come into effect on January 1, 2021. The deal aims to avoid a no-deal Brexit and maintain a close relationship between the two sides.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: The EU has launched a massive vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with several vaccines approved for use across the bloc. The goal is to vaccinate at least 70% of the EU's adult population by summer 2021.
- Economic Recovery: The EU has announced a €750 billion recovery package to help its member states recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. The package includes grants, loans, and other financial instruments to support businesses, workers, and regions.
Recent Developments
- Migration Crisis: The EU has reached a deal with Turkey to stem the flow of migrants into Greece. The deal aims to reduce the number of asylum seekers and improve cooperation between the two countries.
- Climate Change: The EU has set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050, and has launched a series of initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development.
- Digital Single Market: The EU has launched a new digital strategy to create a single digital market across the bloc, with the goal of promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital skills.
Upcoming Events
- European Parliament Elections: The next European Parliament elections are scheduled to take place in May 2024. The elections will determine the composition of the European Parliament and the leadership of the EU's institutions.
- EU Summit: The next EU summit is scheduled to take place in March 2021, where EU leaders will discuss key issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, and climate change.
- Eurogroup Meeting: The next Eurogroup meeting is scheduled to take place in February 2021, where EU finance ministers will discuss economic issues and coordinate their policies.
Recent News Articles
- EU Approves New Trade Deal with UK (BBC News)
- EU Launches Massive Vaccination Campaign (The Guardian)
- EU Sets Target to Become Carbon Neutral by 2050 (The New York Times)
- EU Reaches Deal with Turkey to Stem Migration Flow (Al Jazeera)
- EU Launches New Digital Strategy (TechCrunch)