CEOs from leading companies have called for large content platforms to contribute to the cost of the European digital infrastructure that carries their services. The plea comes in an open letter from José María Álvarez-Pallete (Chairman and CEO, Telefónica), Tim Höttges (CEO, Deutsche Telekom), Nick Read (CEO, Vodafone), Stéphane Richard (Chairman and CEO, Orange) The letter reads,…
Access Now, together with Digital Security Lab Ukraine, has called on the international community to take swift action in support of civil society in Ukraine, as well as the broader public whose human rights are being undermined by cyberattacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Following the most recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s essential public service infrastructure, and the ongoing…
After two days of meetings between EU and African leaders, the S&D Group in the European Parliament has reiterated the need for a new equal partnership that allows African countries to develop sustainable and decent jobs, investing in health and education. The Group says it remains at the forefront in the effort to strengthen democracy,…
In light of Russia’s mobilisation on the Ukrainian border and their threats to European security, the EPP Group leadership will visit Ukraine and Lithuania from the 20th to the 23rd of February. Manfred Weber MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, who will lead the high-level delegation., said, “With our visit, we are showing our unconditional support…
The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) says it welcomes the conclusions of the 6th AU-EU Summit, to which its leadership has been actively participating. Joining the proceedings were co-founder of the AEF, Chairman & Founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Mo Ibrahim, and co-chairs of the AEF Strategy Groups, Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of l’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie…
On behalf of HM King Mohammed VIth of Morocco, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita delivered the following message to the joint summit of the African and European Unions today in Brussels. “It is only natural that, in keeping with history and the requirements of a shared destiny, Morocco…
The European Parliament has adopted its final recommendations for a comprehensive and coordinated EU strategy to fight cancer. The report by Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) was adopted with 652 votes in favour, 15 against and 27 abstentions on Wednesday. As more than 40% of all cancers are preventable through “coordinated actions targeting…
MEPs have given the green light to a €1.2 billion macro-financial loan to help Ukraine cover its external financing needs in 2022. Parliament agreed to an EC proposal to provide Kyiv with an emergency resource for EU neighbourhood countries struggling to pay their bills. It will be paid out in two instalments. Half of the…
Calling all expats who may have lived in Britain during the war. An upcoming get together could be just for you. Ramsgate Tunnels is where thousands of Brits – and others – sought shelter from the ravages of Nazi bombing raids on Kent during WW2. The town of Ramsgate will be holding a reunion in…
Early this year, the Commission announced it will buy 1.8 billion additional Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses. This made Pfizer the EU’s most important vendor. The deal was clinched via calls and text messages between the company’s CEO and the president of the European Commission. Left group Co-President Manon Aubry is seeking to put on the agenda of…
