Ursula von der Leyen, president of the E.U.’s executive arm, also said the bloc would donate 200 million additional vaccine doses to middle- and low-income countries by mid-2022.
Tag: von der Leyen, Ursula
70 Percent of Adults in Europe Have Been Fully Vaccinated
After a fumbling start, the European Union overtook the United States in vaccinations last month.
Climate Changed Is Blamed for Worsening Flooding in Europe
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, was among several other officials who made the connection. “It shows the urgency to act,” she said.
With Italian Soccer Victory, ‘Brexit Completed’
It was inevitable that political score settling would be layered onto the Euro 2020 championship, and European fans and leaders took more than a little glee in denying England a chance for vindication.
U.S. and E.U. End Aviation Trade Spat and Turn to China’s Rise
The agreement, coming as President Biden met European leaders, ends a 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies.
Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines Will Be Considered, E.U. Says
The European Union said it was considering the proposal but did not endorse it. Germany said that the move could undermine the production of vaccines, deterring E.U. consideration of the plan.
Vaccinated Tourists Could Soon Be Allowed to Visit Again, E.U. Says
The bloc’s executive branch laid out plans for welcoming back leisure and business travelers in time for the summer, with inoculation certificates playing a crucial role.
Brexit Trade Deal Gets a Final OK From E.U. Parliament
The vote is the formal end of a Brexit process that began nearly five years ago. But mutual mistrust remains high.
How Europe Sealed a Pfizer Vaccine Deal With Texts and Calls
The European Union is about to sign a deal for 1.8 billion doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after a dispute with AstraZeneca derailed its vaccination campaign. Here’s how it came about.
Your Wednesday Briefing
India’s terrifying second wave.