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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12592

30 October 2020
Contents Publication in full By article 6 / 38
EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19 / Health
EU ministers’ agenda surprisingly light on 30 October
Brussels, 29/10/2020 (Agence Europe)

Following European leaders the day before, EU health ministers will discuss the Covid-19 pandemic via videoconference on Friday, 30 October. Despite the gravity of the situation, the German Presidency of the EU Council has planned a lighter agenda for this two-and-a-half-hour meeting. Two topics are on the agenda: the reform of the World Health Organization (WHO) and restrictions of free movement during the pandemic. 

The meeting will open with a speech by Director of the European...

Contents

EUROPEAN COUNCIL
HEALTH: EU27 mobilised to avoid repeating mistakes of first wave of Covid-19
TERRORISM: EU27 express their solidarity with France after another terrorist attack
EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19
ECB: monetary institute stands ready to recalibrate all its monetary instruments
BUDGET: 2021–2027 MFF and Recovery Plan negotiations among EU institutions have reached an impasse
HEALTH: Commission will present new initiatives for a Health Union on 11 November 
HEALTH: EU ministers’ agenda surprisingly light on 30 October
DEVELOPMENT: Janez Lenarčič and MEPs are alarmed at inadequate humanitarian aid budget to meet global needs
CSDP: EU Military Committee recommends that EU should do more to combat Covid-19
INSTITUTIONAL
EU INSTITUTIONS: EU is struggling with recruitment of officials, says EU Court of Auditors
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
FINANCE: European Parliament ready to negotiate with EU Council on adjustments to MiFID II Directive to facilitate economic recovery
EUROGROUP: economic and financial impact of Covid-19 pandemic and digital euro on ministerial agenda
EXTERNAL ACTION
CANADA: in response to Covid-19 pandemic, EU and Canada agree to further strengthen their cooperation
UNITED KINGDOM: London and EU make progress on future post-Brexit relationship, says Ursula von der Leyen
TRADE: European Parliament/EU Council agreement on strengthening enforcement of EU trade rules 
SECURITY - DEFENCE
DEFENCE: funds for 2019 EDIDP projects will soon be disbursed
CSDP: Francisco Estebán Perez calls for more personnel for civilian missions
SECTORAL POLICIES
CLIMATE: Commission publishes roadmaps for four initiatives to contribute to EU climate goals
CLIMATE: once again, MEPs insist maritime sector must contribute more to climate efforts
TRANSPORT: Germany hopes that an agreement on Eurovignette can be reached at EU Council in December
DIGITAL: Council of the EU adopts its position on temporary derogation to combat child pornography
SPACE: skies slowly clearing in EU Council for EU Space Programme
ENERGY: eleven MEPs call on Commission to review its proposals for revising Energy Charter Treaty
ANIMAL HEALTH: Julia Klöckner calls for revision of animal transport rules
BIODIVERSITY: an IPBES report on links between biodiversity and pandemic calls for a preventive and global approach
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
SOCIAL: some MEPs concerned about respect for national minimum wage traditions
SOCIAL: coordination of social security systems, European Commission clarifies its proposal on digital solution for prior notification
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
WOMEN: European Parliament’s Transport Committee concerned about under-representation of women in sector
GENDER EQUALITY: at current rate, EU will not achieve gender equality for at least 60 years, says EIGE
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
HEALTH: an authority may refuse to reimburse care provided abroad on grounds of religious belief if it proves that its health insurance system would have been jeopardised
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
MONEY LAUNDERING: Slovakia needs to address serious shortcomings in fight against money laundering, warns Council of Europe
NEWS BRIEFS
CLIMATE: South Korea commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
DEFENCE: Mr Borrell welcomes agreement between Member States' ambassadors on participation of non-Member State in PESCO projects
SPACE: three candidates are reportedly still in running to head European Space Agency
SPACE: launch of Ariane 6 postponed to second quarter of 2022
GHANA: EU to observe general elections on 7 December
NAGORNO-KARABAKH: EU says further fighting is unacceptable
TRANSPORT: rail passenger rights, European Parliament committee approves Interinstitutional Agreement on legislative review
TRANSPORT: MEPs back European Commission decision to extend moratorium on airport slots