The EU norms that don’t make it to South-East Europe

The EU norms that don’t make it to South-East Europe

Many member states are struggling to implement regulations and directives enacted by the EU. Data provides insight in their ability to avoid potential infringement procedures and sanctions, and to maintain ties with the EU. Underpinned by a legal framework, the strength of the European Union

Air France: Covid-19 leads to a fall in pilots’ pay

Air France: Covid-19 leads to a fall in pilots’ pay

These salary cuts “should help Air France to save around 300 million euros,” throughout the duration of the crisis. The pilots of the national airline Air France and its low-cost subsidiary Transavia have seen their pay reduced since April, an effort “made necessary” by the

Eurozone GDP plummets by record 12.1 per cent in second quarter

Eurozone GDP plummets by record 12.1 per cent in second quarter

The eurozone’s gross domestic product (GDP) plummeted by a record 12.1 per cent in the second quarter amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to quarter-on-quarter estimates from the EU statistical office Eurostat released on Friday. Largest GDP decrease since 1995 It is the sharpest GDP decline

EU buys 30,000 doses of remdesivir to treat severe Covid-19 cases

EU buys 30,000 doses of remdesivir to treat severe Covid-19 cases

The European Commission has signed a contract with US pharmaceutical giant Gilead, securing 30,000 doses of the Covid-19 drug remdesivir for EU member states and Britain. First drug to receive EU approval Remdesivir is the first drug that received EU approval to treat severe cases of

Is France heading towards a revival of night trains?

Is France heading towards a revival of night trains?

As part of its ecological shift, the government has announced a plan to revive night trains. But its strategy remains unclear, while their development involves some difficulties. Expected to disappear a few years ago and abandoned for a long time by the public authorities, the