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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
The United States (US) approved its second COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna this week, ramping up its initial vaccine distribution and inoculations in America. Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) decided to expedite its vaccine approval process and is now on track to authorize the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines before the end of the month.
Talks between the United Kingdom (UK) and EU continued this past week. While some progress was noted, a significant breakthrough remains elusive. If a deal is reached in the coming days, accelerated ratification by both the European Parliament and the UK Parliament will be necessary before the UK’s formal exit from the customs union and single market on 31 December.
The Good Friday agreement will be protected and a hard border on the island of Ireland will be avoided regardless of whether a Brexit trade deal is secured.
That s the message this morning from the European Commissioner during an address to the European Parliament.
Mr Sefcovic is the co chair of the EU-UK Joint Committee under the Withdrawal Agreement.
He told MEPs the Brexit Withdrawal agreement and the protocol on Northern Ireland will be operational from January the 1st.
What did you decide in today s Joint Committee meeting? Today s meeting covered all main issues related to the implementation of the Withdrawal Agr.
European Commission Press release Bratislava, 17 Dec 2020 The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) signed a €49 million guarantee with Slovenská sporitelna (SLSP), the largest financial institution in Slovakia, to support SMEs and mid-caps impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 17 Dec 2020 Why did you need to revise Regulation 883/2013? The revision of the so-called OLAF Regulation was necessary for two main reasons. First, the creation of the Eu.
European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Dec 2020 New rules that strengthen the role of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and pave the way for smooth collaboration with the new European Public Prosecutor s Office (EPPO) have been adopted today by the European Parliament.