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European Commission Announces Additional 60m Euro for the Horn of Africa Drought
The European Commission has announced an additional €60 million for the Horn of Africa drought, which threaten the lives of millions of people.
European Union to Send Election Observation Mission to the DR. of the Congo for November’s Presidential And Parliamentary Elections
The European Union is to send an election observation mission (EOM) to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on 28 November 2011.
European Investment Bank Launches Africa’s First Specialist Rural Microfinance Fund Supporting Fair Trade And Organic Small Business
Africa’s first specialist rural microfinance fund supporting fair trade and organic small business, FEFISOL, the European Solidarity Financing Fund for Africa, has been launched by the European Investment Bank, Agence Française de Développement and...
Better Protection for Europe’s Online Shoppers
New rules on consumer rights to protect online shoppers and boost consumer confidence in buying in other Member States were backed by the European Parliament on Thursday. MEPs approved changes to the draft law but decided to postpone their final position...
Green Light for Cleaner, More Fuel-efficient Vans in European Union
The European Parliament gave a green light for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vans on Tuesday, in a vote to introduce CO2 limits in the EU for new vans and other light commercial goods vehicles. The rules, agreed with Member States, include incentives to...
European Investment Bank to Provide Technical Support for Sustainable And Climate Resilient Water Projects in Samoa
The European Investment Bank and the Government of Samoa formally have agreed to support the rehabilitation and upgrade of independent water schemes in the Pacific island state under a EUR 250,000 technical assistance program. The agreement was signed...
Libya Purchases $28m Coastal Surveillance System to Check Illegal Migration
Libya has bought a surveillance system worth $28 million ; aimed at monitoring its coastline for people attempting to migrate illegally to Europe. The radar system, which is being provided by marine technology supplier Transas Marine, will cover almost...
250 Million Euros Allocated to Combat Animal Diseases And Better Protect Both Human And Animal Health
Aiming to further strengthen the protection of human and animal health, the European Union (EU) has earmarked more than €250 million to support programs to eradicate, control and monitor animal diseases in 2011.
