Europe in brief: The EU would like to better prepare for crises, invests in a new coronavirus vaccine and provides financial support to Ukraine

Europe in brief: The EU would like to better prepare for crises, invests in a new coronavirus vaccine and provides financial support to Ukraine

by BELGA, dpa, Europa Press, FENA, STA | 05.Aug 2022 | Digest

Energy crisis, Ukraine war, Corona Pandemic – Europe is in the midst of a difficult time. With a proposal, the EU wants to obligate member states to put on reserves. More news of the week: An EU action plan shall improve the rights and freedoms of LGBTI persons in Bosnia and Herzegowina and Brussels purchases 250 million doses of Hipra’s coronavirus vaccine.

Europe in brief: EU court gives decision on Sea Watch control, the Eurozone is growing and there’s a lot of catching up to do in digitization

Europe in brief: EU court gives decision on Sea Watch control, the Eurozone is growing and there’s a lot of catching up to do in digitization

by AFP, ANSA, dpa, EFE, FENA, STA | 02.Aug 2022 | Digest

The EU Court of Justice has decided: Vessels belonging to humanitarian organizations such as Sea Watch can be inspected, if the state can prove “serious indications” of a risk. More news of this week: According to the Digital Economy and Society Index, even the most advanced EU countries have gaps in digitization, and Slovenia plans to apply to EU fund for the mitigation of damage caused by fires.