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The European Commission yesterday presented guidelines for the protection of seasonal workers in the EU in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. They serve as a guide for national authorities, labor inspectorates and the social partners to guarantee the rights, health and safety of seasonal workers and to ensure that…

The Commission and the Council of the French Region des Hauts-de-France, as the managing authorities of the Innovative Measures for Cities project, have published the results of the 5th and final call for proposals. Winning projects from Brussels, Ghent and Leidal (Belgium), Sofia (Bulgaria), Chalandria (Greece), Budapest (Hungary), Ferrara and…

The European Commission has granted a conditional marketing authorization for Remdesivir, the first EU-approved medicine to treat COVID 19. Approval about accelerated procedure follows a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Protecting public health is a key priority for the Commission and data on Remdesivir have been assessed in…

The Commission has proposed an EU budget for 2021 of € 166.7 billion. The budget will be further complemented by grants of € 211 billion and loans from the EU's Next Generation instrument, a temporary recovery instrument aimed at mobilizing investment and boosting the European economy. The annual budget and…

The European Commission has approved 40 milion euro (300 milion kn) Croatian program to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the cultural sector and the creative industries, which have been among the most affected by the coronavirus epidemic. The ban on gatherings, the cancellation of cultural events, the…