Lord David Frost appointed Minister to manage relationship with EU
Lord David Frost will try to make the most of post-Brexit trading opportunities when he becomes a full cabinet member next month, Downing Street said.
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Von Der Leyen demands AstraZeneca contract to be published
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said the contract signed with the EU did not set a specific timetable, a statement Europe denies.
Germany may not allow AstraZeneca jab to be given to over-65
According to Germany’s vaccine committee, Astrazeneca vaccine should be injected to under 65 years olds only.
Astrazeneca insists UK will remain first in line for doses
Ursula Von Der Leyen had recalled the big investment made by Europe to develop the vaccine and to create a ‘truly global common good’.
EU threatens to impose export controls on Covid vaccines
The EU has threatened to impose strict export controls on Covid vaccines o disrupt the UK’s supply of Pfizer jabs.
Covid, Ursula von der Leyen in self-isolation
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is in self-isolation for having had direct contact with a positive Covid.
Brexit, Boris Johnson set for talks with European Commission President
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold Brexit talks with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, on Saturday.
EU threatens Turkey with sanctions over “provocations”
The EU will impose sanctions on Turkey if it continues with its “provocations and pressures” in a dispute with Greece over resources and borders.
Recovery Fund: 750 million agreement
The long negotiation started on Friday morning on the Recovery Fund ended with the ok of European leaders to the proposal revised by Charles Michel.
EU health chief warns of second wave of Covid infections
In the next months, EU health chief warns about the possibility of a second wave of infections.
A summary of the European Union
The European Union is everpresent on the news, our screens and in conversation but how did it begin and how exactly does it work?