Brussels

Giulia Barbucci elected new EESC vice-president with responsibility for the budget

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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She is committed to ensuring moderate and transparent management of the budget.

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  • She is committed to ensuring moderate and transparent management of the budget.
  • Gender equality is still an open issue within the EESC, the institutions and the European Union as a whole.
  • Giulia Barbucci has been working for CGIL, the largest Italian trade union, since 1989.
  • Between Rome and Brussels

    As the mother of two daughters, Giulia Barbucci divides her time between Rome and Brussels.

Press release - Celebrating Multilingualism Day at the EP - where 24 languages meet

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Friday, September 25, 2020
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The Online Multilingualism Day 2020 events will take place on Saturday 26 September from 10.00 to 16.30 CET.

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  • The Online Multilingualism Day 2020 events will take place on Saturday 26 September from 10.00 to 16.30 CET.
  • The Multilingualism Day will close with a live panel from the Brussels plenary chamber discussing what it takes to make multilingualism a reality.
  • This is the fourth edition of Multilingualism Day, celebrated for the first time at the European Parliament on 30 September 2017.
  • The event coincides with the European Day of Languages on 26 September and the International Translation Day on 30 September.

Ecolog opens its COVID-19 Test Center at Brussels Airport

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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- Ecolog's Rapid Screening & Diagnostics facility at Brussels Airport will open as of today and is aimed at enhancing travelers comfort and public safety.

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  • - Ecolog's Rapid Screening & Diagnostics facility at Brussels Airport will open as of today and is aimed at enhancing travelers comfort and public safety.
  • - Ecolog in collaboration with Eurofins Labo Van Poucke provides travelers and citizens with the opportunity to conveniently conduct a real-time PCR test at Brussels Airport.
  • DSSELDORF, Germany, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecolog Deutschland, part of the Ecolog International Group, a leading global provider of integrated services, rapid response and mobile infrastructure, technology, environmental solutions, logistics, screening and diagnostics, and Eurofins Labo Van Poucke have opened a COVID-19 Test Center at Brussels Airport.
  • Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company added, "We took the initiative to put up a test center at the airport to further strengthen our sanitary measures against the spread of COVID-19 and thus contribute to protecting public health.

Cooley Hires Cyber/Data/Privacy Leader and Team in Europe

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200901005991/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200901005991/en/
    Leading cyber/data/privacy partner Patrick Van Eecke joins Cooley in the firm's Brussels office.
  • His skills will be a significant asset to our team and to our clients, particularly as we continue expanding our Brussels office and our capabilities across Europe.
  • Following the 2015 opening of its multi-award-winning London location, Cooley launched in Brussels last year , marking its first entry into continental Europe.
  • Cooley has 1,100+ lawyers across 16 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe.

2-2020 Ordinary Call for Contributions for the European Union Po

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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2-2020 Ordinary Call for Contributions for the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) - Deadline for applications: Thursday 3 September 2020 at 17:00 (Brussels time)

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2-2020 Ordinary Call for Contributions for the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) - Deadline for applications: Thursday 3 September 2020 at 17:00 (Brussels time)
Applications to be submitted as follows:
​Seconded candidates from EU Member States:   https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/

Brussels Airport Company has selected Ecolog to perform COVID-19 Tests at the Brussels Airport

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Friday, August 14, 2020
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We are delighted to support the Brussels Airport Company in enhancing the safety of travelers."

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  • We are delighted to support the Brussels Airport Company in enhancing the safety of travelers."
  • Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company added "Public health has been a top priority for Brussels Airport since the start of the corona crisis.
  • That's why we've decided to go a step further and enable COVID-19 testing at the airport itself in a new mobile lab.
  • For example, anyone returning from a red zone can have themselves tested immediately upon arrival at Brussels Airport.

Brussels Airport Company has selected Ecolog to perform COVID-19 Tests at the Brussels Airport

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Friday, August 14, 2020
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We are delighted to support the Brussels Airport Company in enhancing the safety of travelers."

Key Points: 
  • We are delighted to support the Brussels Airport Company in enhancing the safety of travelers."
  • Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company added "Public health has been a top priority for Brussels Airport since the start of the corona crisis.
  • That's why we've decided to go a step further and enable COVID-19 testing at the airport itself in a new mobile lab.
  • For example, anyone returning from a red zone can have themselves tested immediately upon arrival at Brussels Airport.

RAPS Euro Convergence to be Held Online and In-Person in Brussels, 26–30 October

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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Attendees can now experience Euro Convergence by attending in Brussels at the Radisson Blu hotel and/or virtually via a robust, online platform.

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  • Attendees can now experience Euro Convergence by attending in Brussels at the Radisson Blu hotel and/or virtually via a robust, online platform.
  • Our top priority at RAPS conferences and events is always the health and safety of our community, said RAPS Interim Executive Director Bill McMoil.
  • Registrants now have the option to attend 33 medical-device- and IVD-related sessions, 2728 October, in person in Brussels or live streamed online.
  • Reporters, bloggers and other members of the media who wish to cover all or part of the RAPS Euro Convergencevirtually or in personshould contact Zachary Brousseau, senior manager, communications, RAPS.

Nothing prepared us for Summer 2020 - until now

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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TORONTO, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Being in the right place at the right time has been the key to scores of success stories.

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  • TORONTO, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Being in the right place at the right time has been the key to scores of success stories.
  • Introducing QEWS: an interactive, real-time app to help plan your day in a safe, socially distant and efficient way.
  • It's poised to address foot traffic the way WAZE revolutionized road traffic.
  • We avoid lineups in the best of times, but in this unprecedented atmosphere, it's beyond inconvenient to be in a queue.

Forward look: 29 June - 12 July 2020

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Saturday, June 27, 2020
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There are no Council meetings scheduled during this period.

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  • There are no Council meetings scheduled during this period.
  • Several video conferences are planned in order to take forward work on the collective response to COVID-19 in a range of sectors, as well as address other issues.
  • This list will be regularly updated.
  • Monday 29 June

    Video conference of ministers responsible for agriculture and fisheries

    Thursday 9 July

    Video conference of the Eurogroup

    Friday 10 July

    Video conference of economics and finance ministers

    Other events

    Tuesday 30 June

    Republic of Korea- EU leaders' video conference meeting

    Supporting the future of Syria and the region - Brussels IV Conference

    For video coverage of Council sessions and audiovisual material, please see the following Council websites: