BioNTech speaks of ‘complex network’ of production for vaccine
The German Covid-19 vaccine manufacturer BioNTech has a complex network of manufacturing capabilities in Europe and there is also the Pfizer network in the United States.
EU begins process to approve provisional post-Brexit deal
The European Union ambassadors have agreed on the trade deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom due to Brexit. However, both sides still do need some time.
Trucker, fisherman, scientist… the voices of Brexit
They transport goods from Europe to Britain, export British produce to the EU, or recruit scientists and researchers... AFP has spoken to six people whose lives will be directly affected by Brexit
Under Time Pressure
This graphic gives an overview of the time pressure on employees in Europe.
BioNTech: Vaccine likely also effective against new variants
Even if the coronavirus has mutated, German vaccine manufacturer BioNTech still believes that it is highly likely it can be combatted effectively. Company boss Ugur Sahin is considering new production facilities for the vaccine so that orders can be delivered earlier.
List of EU nations banning flights from Britain over new strain grows
Several new measures are being taken by a number of European countries like an imposed travel ban from the United Kingdom, due to a new coronavirus variant spreading across Great Britain.
Von der Leyen sees ‘narrow’ path to post-Brexit trade deal
Ursula von der Leyen said there is a path to an agreement with Britain but the path may be narrow. Challenges remained on how to ensure fair competition in the future.
Europe tightens virus curbs as Christmas surge fears grow
Several European countries tightened coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday, as Germany set a record for daily deaths and the US broke its own daily high for infection numbers
EU suppliers race food to UK ahead of Brexit deadline
In the port of Zeebrugge, robot lift-trucks are working flat out to stockpile and ship Europe's biggest brands to UK supermarkets before the New Year Brexit deadline heralds new trade barriers
EU unveils new rules to curb tech giants
The European Union has unveiled tough draft rules targeting tech giants including Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, whose power Brussels sees as a threat to competition and even democracy