Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/111 of 29 January 2021 making the exportation of certain products subject to the production of an export authorisation CELEX32021R0111ENTXT “Despite the fact that financial support has been given to increase production, certain vaccine manufacturers have already announced that they would not be in a position to supply the quantities of […]
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GLI EFFETTI DELL’EMERGENZA COVID-19 SU COMMERCIO, INVESTIMENTI E STRUMENTI FINANZIARI TRANSNAZIONALI
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ECB takes steps to mitigate impact of possible rating downgrades on collateral availability
ECB to grandfather until September 2021 eligibility of marketable assets used as collateral in Eurosystem credit operations falling below current minimum credit quality requirements Appropriate haircuts will apply for assets that fall below the Eurosystem minimum credit quality requirements Decision reinforces broader package of collateral easing measures adopted by the Governing Council on 7 April […]
The Court of Justice of the European Union adapts in order to guarantee the continuity of the European public administration of justice
The Court of Justice of the European Union adapts in order to guarantee the continuity of the European public administration of justice cp200046en
Lettera del Presidente Conte alla Presidente della Commissione europea Ursula von der Leyen
Lettera Lettera del Presidente del Consiglio alla Presidente della Commissione europea
Mitigating unemployment risks in an emergency (SURE) following the COVID-19 outbreak
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION on the establishment of a European instrument for temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (SURE) following the COVID-19 outbreak support_to_mitigate_unemployment_risks_in_an_emergency_sure_0
UN Adopts Resolution Urging Global Cooperation on COVID-19
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution Thursday recognizing “the unprecedented effects” of the coronavirus pandemic and calling for “intensified international cooperation to contain, mitigate and defeat” the COVID-19 disease. The assembly did not approve a resolution sponsored by Russia calling for U.N. solidarity in the face of the challenges posed […]
UN Security Council working methods in the midst of Covid 19
UN Security Council working methods in the midst of Covid 19
art. 15 ECHR activation
Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia, Latvia, Romania, Moldova, Armenia, and Estonia have activated Article 15 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
L’epidemia, la crisi economica e lo stallo europeo: l’Unione europea alla prova decisiva della solidarietà
Andrea Fracasso, L’epidemia, la crisi economica e lo stallo europeo.
Newly declared states of emergency must include a time limit and parliamentary oversight, OSCE human rights head says
https://www.osce.org/odihr/449311 WARSAW, 30 March 2020 – Emergency legislation being adopted by governments across the OSCE region must include a time limit and guarantee parliamentary oversight, said the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) ahead of a vote in Hungary to extend emergency measures earlier adopted in the EU member […]
Holding Carisma: EMERGENZA SANITARIA COVID – RIFLESSIONI SU EMERGENZA SANITARIA, ECONOMICA E VALORIALE
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Corona and Schengen borders control
14 Schengen countries have notified the European Commission of the reintroduction of border controls due to threats related to the spread of COVID-19: Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Spain, Lithuania, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Finland, Switzerland and Norway. A number of other Schengen countries have introduced restrictions on movement of persons that affect internal borders, […]
The Defense Production Act (DPA) and COVID-19
The United States faces drug and medical supply scarcities due to disrupted supply chains and increased demand. In response, the President may exercise emergency authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to address supply shortages and economic development impacts. During a press conference on March 18, 2020, the President indicated that he would invoke […]
Pandemic emergency purchase programme PEPP
DECISION (EU) 2020/440 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK of 24 March 2020 (ECB/2020/17) on a temporary pandemic emergency purchase programme CELEX32020D0440ENTXT Article 4 Purchase amounts Purchases shall be carried out under the PEPP to the extent deemed necessary and proportionate to counter the threats posed by the extraordinary economic and market conditions on the ability […]
Guidance to the Member States concerning foreign direct investment and free movement of capital from third countries, and the protection of Europe’s strategic assets, ahead of the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/452 (FDI Screening Regulation)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION Guidance to the Member States concerning foreign direct investment and free movement of capital from third countries, and the protection of Europe’s strategic assets, ahead of the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/452 (FDI Screening Regulation) Communication Coronavirus Regulation 2019/452 ita
Webinar: The eurozone in the Coronavirus crisis: should the ECB finance governments?
The corona crisis has led governments to take extraordinary budgetary measures to avoid an implosion of the economy. This is likely to lead to permanent increases in government debt levels. The most severely hit countries face the legacy of unsustainable debt levels that will trigger new sovereign debt crises in the future. The first best […]
The Commission today proposes the activation of the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP)
The Commission today proposes the activation of the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) as part of its strategy to respond quickly, forcefully and in a coordinated manner to the coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus__Commission ip101_en
COVID-19: Commission creates first ever rescEU stockpile of medical equipment
Today, the European Commission has decided to create a strategic rescEU stockpile of medical equipment such as ventilators and protective masks to help EU countries in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. President Ursula von der Leyen said: “With the first ever common European reserve of emergency medical equipment we put EU solidarity into action. […]
State aid: Commission adopts Temporary Framework to enable Member States to further support the economy in the COVID-19 outbreak
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Suspension of EU rules on airport slot allocation
On 13 March 2020, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to amend Regulation 95/93 on common rules for the allocation of slots at EU airports. The proposal responds to the rapid spread of cases of Covid-19, caused by a novel coronavirus, that has led to a substantial drop in the number of flights and […]
Temporary border controls in the Schengen area
The Schengen Code lays down the common rules governing the management of internal and external EU borders, including rules and procedures concerning the exceptional introduction of border checks at internal borders. There are three cases in which Member States can introduce temporary border checks at their internal borders on grounds of a serious threat to […]
Notice On the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations
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Germany repeals restrictions on foreign trade in certain goods
https://www.bmwi.de/Redaktion/DE/Downloads/B/bundesanzeiger-aufhebung-beschraenkungen.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=4 bundesanzeiger-aufhebung-beschraenkungen I hereby arrange in agreement with the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of Finance on the basis of Section 6 subsection 1 sentence 1 in conjunction with Section 4 subsection 1 number 5 of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act (AWG) in conjunction with Section 49 subsection 1 of the Administrative […]
The European Court of Human Rights has announced a series of exceptional measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
ECHR is taking exceptional measures The court will maintain its essential activities, especially its handling of priority cases. It will also consider urgent requests for interim measures when there is an imminent risk of irreversible harm. The six-month deadline for lodging applications and all time limits relating to pending cases have been extended by one […]
Commission sends to Member States draft proposal for a State aid Temporary Framework to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
Commission sends to Member States draft proposal for a State aid Temporary Framework to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak Last night, the European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal for a State aid Temporary Framework to support the economy in the context of the COVID-19 […]
EU offers support to German vaccine company coveted by Trump
EU offers support to German vaccine company coveted by Trump
Messaggio del Rettore Paolo Collini | 12 marzo 2020
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Commission moves to ensure supply of personal protective equipment in the European Union
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_469 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/402 of 14 March 2020 making the exportation of certain products subject to the production of an export authorisation OJL2020077IFULLENTXT Personal Protective Equipment covers equipment such as masks, protective spectacles and visors, face shields, mouth-nose protection and protective garments. There are vital needs for protective equipment within the Union with […]
Von der Leyen on Coronavirus response: EU to be determined and united
Von der Leyen on Coronavirus response: EU to be determined and united Von_der_Leyen_on_Coronavirus_response__EU_to_be_determined_and_united
COVID-19: Commission sets out European coordinated response to counter the economic impact of the Coronavirus*
State aid Framework Flexibility The main fiscal response to the Coronavirus will come from Member States’ national budgets. EU State aid rules enable Member States to take swift and effective action to support citizens and companies, in particular SMEs, facing economic difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Member States can design ample support measures in […]
Nota del Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella
Nota del Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella L’Italia sta attraversando una condizione difficile e la sua esperienza di contrasto alla diffusione del coronavirus sarà probabilmente utile per tutti i Paesi dell’Unione Europea. Si attende quindi, a buon diritto, quanto meno nel comune interesse, iniziative di solidarietà e non mosse che possono ostacolarne l’azione. https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/46573
Press Conference – ECB President and Vice-President
PRESS CONFERENCE Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, Frankfurt am Main, 12 March 2020 Introductory statement to the press conference (with Q&A) “My point number two has to do with more debt issuance coming down the road depending on the fiscal expansion that will be determined by policymakers. […]
Is German ban export of medical protection gear due to coronavirus compatible with EU Law ?
https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-germany-exports/germany-bans-export-of-medical-protection-gear-due-to-coronavirus-idUSL8N2AX3D9 BERLIN, March 4 (Reuters) – Germany has banned the export of medical protection gear to avoid supply shortages of masks, gloves and suits as doctors and authorities are racing to contain the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus, officials said on Wednesday. Is two restriction compatible with EU Law ? https://www.lastampa.it/esteri/2020/03/13/news/l-ue-minaccia-la-germania-sull-export-delle-mascherine-procedura-d-infrazione-se-non-rimuove-il-blocco-1.38587861 https://www.repubblica.it/esteri/2020/03/13/news/coronavirus_la_germania_invia_un_milione_di_mascherine_all_italia-251219227/?ref=RHPPTP-BH-I250726198-C12-P2-S6.4-T1
European Commission Task Force – Corona Virus
The European Commission is working on all fronts to support efforts to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This includes ongoing coordination with Member States to share information, assess needs and ensure a coherent EU-wide response. Five commissioners will coordinate the work Janez Lenarcic is in charge of crisis management Stella Kyriakides is in charge of […]