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EU resists calls for IP waivers but agrees to transfer mRNA technology

The European Commission, Germany, France and Belgium will invest €40 million to help six African countries produce mRNA vaccines at scale.

Focus

African leaders are pressing the EU to help them in the fight against Covid-19

In partnership with RDC - Ministère des Finances

The summit between the European Union and the African Union, October 17 and 18 meant two days of intense discussions in order to strengthened the partnership between both organisations in several areas. But major differences remain when it comes to tackling one of the world’s most pressing issues.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Ukraine and Africa summit take centre stage

Brussels hosted the first EU-African Union summit since 2017.

Focus

DRC and the French development agency sign a national digital infrastructure development agreement

In partnership with RDC - Ministère des Finances

Summits are often diplomatic marathons. But aside from all the roundtables, social events, photo ops and bilateral meetings, leaders can also meet with other partners in order to implement concrete projects.

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Focus

Tax reform boost for Africa's digital transformation

In partnership with RDC - Ministère des Finances

An estimated 25% of the African population has access to the internet. Digital transformation is a priority for several countries - and OECD tax reforms could help.

World

European Parliament president promises solidarity with Ukraine

Roberta Metsola told Euronews that “dictators” would not divide the continent, calling for unity in face of attempts to destabilise the European Union.

Green News

Euroviews. ‘Debt on top of debt’: How the EU is destroying Africa and the planet

Exclusive | At this rate, climate change is turning Africa from ‘intolerable’ to ‘uninhabitable’ writes Vanessa Nakate.

Europe News

EU and African leaders meet in Brussels to reset relations

The European Union and the African Union are coming together in a two-day summit to tackle vaccination, climate change, migration and development.

Focus

EU-AU summit: calls grow for stronger partnership to tackle global challenges

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In this episode of Focus, Euronews' Byran Carter previews the forthcoming AU-EU summit in Brussels, highlighting the likely topics up for discussion.

Europe News

Watch: EU not 'missing in action' over Ukraine, Borrell tells MEPs

He hailed the diplomatic efforts of France and Germany, whose leaders both travelled to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Europe News

EU's exercise in democratic accountability weeks away from conclusion

The Conference on the Future of Europe asks citizens from across the continent what the bloc's priorities should be.

World News

EU data protection watchdog calls for ban on Pegasus spyware

The Israeli-owned software was used to hack journalists, activists and politicians in a number of European countries.

World News

Euroviews. Pandemic drives Africa’s desire for self-reliance┃View

African governments are, for the most part, making huge efforts to ensure that shots reach arms and doses are not wasted.

Europe News

Euroviews. Why is inflation so high in Europe & what can be done to slow it down?

Soaring energy prices are one of the main driving forces behind the rise in costs across the continent.

Green News

Euroviews. Why are ‘sadistic abusers’ still allowed to test cosmetics on animals?

"No animal should suffer for beauty," says McCartney.

My Europe Series

Can new governments resolve issues plaguing North Macedonia, Bulgaria?

Both countries have pledged to resolve the impasse brought on by the Bulgarian veto to North Macedonia's EU membership negotiations. But are nationalists going to cause further roadblocks?

Green News

Poland to double down on gas - does this put zero target out of reach?

"Now is not the time for nations to be increasing their dependence on gas."

My Europe Series

Ukraine crisis: What is Russia's problem with NATO?

We take a closer look at Moscow's demands regarding the transatlantic military alliance.

United Kingdom

Brexit causing higher costs, red tape and delays, says UK report

A parliamentary committee paints a less than rosy picture of the Brexit so vaunted by Boris Johnson — and warns that new border controls risk further disruption.

Ukraine

Majorities across EU 'think Russia will invade Ukraine', reveals poll

A majority of people in six out of seven EU countries surveyed thought a Russian invasion of Ukraine would happen in 2022.

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