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Germany leads European race to ensure fair access to Covid-19 vaccine

German newspaper Handelsblatt reported health ministers from Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands wrote to the EU Commission that access to vaccines is "one of the most urgent issues that the European Union has to address at present".

EU proposes $16.6 billion fund to back strategic firms

The new facility could buy stakes in, or offer loans to, companies in sectors such as healthcare, space, defence, digital and green technologies.

Covid-19 cases top 1.5 million worldwide – latest updates

The virus has infected more than 1,5 million people and killed over 88,000 by spreading to 209 countries and territories. Here are the latest updates for April 8:

Italy's Conte demands more 'courage' from EU to fight virus

The Italian prime minister clashed with EU Commission Chief von der Leyen over her reluctance to accept his proposed 'coronabonds' plan, which would allow Italy to borrow more cheaply in the fight against the coronavirus.

Trump defends ban on travel from Europe as virus worsens

US President Donald Trump's sweeping travel ban drew an angry response from EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel who rebuked his "unilateral action" and called for cooperation to fight the pandemic.

EU leaders launch hunt to fill Brussels' top job

The economic bloc will take a decision on the new EU officials, following the elections that shook up traditional alliances.

In upset, Dutch Labour party wins European Parliament vote-exit poll

The Dutch result is a first test of the appeal of the Eurosceptic parties contesting elections across the bloc through Sunday. The outcome will reassure established parties fearing a surge among far-right and Eurosceptic challengers.

Why do the European Parliament elections matter?

European parliamentary elections will decisively influence the future of the EU. But how much power do MEPs really have - and how do their decisions affect the daily lives of EU citizens?

Europe's Turkey resolution: baseless, biased and burning bridges

The European Parliament's resolution on Turkey's European Union accession talks reads more like a personal attack than a research-based text.

Don't blame Theresa May for the 'no deal', blame the Brits inside Brussels

Whether Britain slams into a ‘no deal’ scenario or Theresa May succeeds in getting a delay from Brussels, few in the UK consider the situation to be anything other than a right dog’s breakfast. But who is really to blame?

EU-Arab Summit - Europe's double standards in Egypt

In Egypt, nine people were executed last week despite a European Council resolution against the death penalty five months ago. Yet it didn’t stop European leaders from attending the EU-Arab summit co-chaired by the country’s President Sisi.

EU adds Saudi Arabia to draft list of terrorism financers

The move comes amid heightened international pressure on Saudi Arabia after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate on October 2.