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Mandatory Covid vaccination within the EU needs to be discussed, says Von der Leyen

Mandatory Covid vaccination within the EU needs to be discussed, says Von der Leyen

The European Commission President said there are 150 million people unvaccinated in the EU. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that, in her personal view, there needs to be a discussion at EU level about the idea of mandatory Covid-19 vaccines. Von der Leyen was speaking at a press conference on Wednesday […]

4 years ago

EU will “not renegotiate” original post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol

EU will “not renegotiate” original post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol

Ursula von der Leyen said the EU won’t renegotiate after Boris Johnson asked the EU to consider making “significant changes”. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU will “not renegotiate” the original post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol. Following talks between von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]

5 years ago

EU unveil plans for “digital green certificate” allowing safe European travel by summer

EU unveil plans for “digital green certificate” allowing safe European travel by summer

EU citizens may be able to travel with minimum restrictions this summer. The European Commission has unveiled their plans for a “digital green certificate” to allow safe freedom of movement between EU countries by the summer. The certificate will be proof that a person has either been vaccinated against Covid-19, received a negative test result […]

5 years ago

EU Commission to propose ‘digital green pass’ for EU travel this month

EU Commission to propose ‘digital green pass’ for EU travel this month

It will enable people to travel around Europe for work or tourism. A pass which proves a person has been vaccinated and can therefore move safely throughout the European Union is in the works. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday morning that the EU will present a legislative proposal for […]

5 years ago

EU launches legal action against the United Kingdom over Brexit bill

EU launches legal action against the United Kingdom over Brexit bill

“This draft Bill is a breach of the obligation of good faith laid down in the Withdrawal Agreement.” The EU has launched legal action against the United Kingdom over the breaching of terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the UK has been put on formal notice over it’s […]

5 years ago