European Commission authorises first treatment against COVID-19

The European Commission granted a conditional marketing authorisation for the medicine Remdesivir, making it the first medicine authorised at EU level for treatment against COVID-19. This authorisation, under an accelerated procedure, comes after a recommendation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), followed by an endorsement by the Member States. The protection of public health is […]

Coronavirus Global Response: tune in tomorrow to summit and concert

The global pledging summit and concert organised by the Commission and Global Citizen are only one day away. They will bring the world together and mobilise additional funding to develop and universally deploy coronavirus vaccines, tests and treatments. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said: “We will only end this pandemic when it has been ended everywhere. For that, […]

The Eastern Partnership is at the heart of EU foreign policy

The EU has a strategic interest in having stable and successful neighbours: we can only be secure and thrive if our neighbours do. With the current coronavirus crisis, it is now more relevant than ever to be able to support our partners to build more resilient and democratic societies. Since eleven years, the Eastern Partnership […]

Estonia donates 18 aid packages to Montenegro via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Another contingent of protective medical equipment reached Montenegro through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. A total of 18 aid packages were donated by Estonia containing: 4,000 packs of 500ml hand sanitizers, 1,000 liters of surface disinfectant concentrates, 300 sets of bedding and 300 bed covers. The donation is part of Estonia’s broader aid project, helping […]

Solidarity of EU member states: Montenegro receives two new packages of medical equipment

Croatia and Hungary, as members of the European Union, donated two packages of medical equipment to Montenegro. Croatia donated 50,000 surgical masks, 2,000 liters of medical alcohol, 2,000 visors, and 1,000 protective medical glasses. Hungary donated 50,000 surgical masks and 2,500 protective medical suits. The Government of Montenegro assessed that these are examples of solidarity […]