The EU should put more money into defence R&D, to improve its security and make European companies more competitive, MEPs said on 11 November. In a draft report on critical technologies for security and defence by Parliament’s industry, research and energy committee, ITRE, MEPs stress the importance of defence research in the face of the current geopolitical turmoil. "The most critical pillar for innovation is the availability of adequate funding schemes," the report says.
Europe’s Aviation Sector Welcomes Digital Green Certificate Proposal
Brussels
- Europe’s aviation sector welcomed today’s proposal by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate system. This proposal requires EU States to issue common, inter-operable and mutually-recognized certificates for COVID-19 vaccination, testing and recovery status that will facilitate free movement during the COVID pandemic and support the restart of travel.
Industry associations Airlines for Europe (A4E), ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), ASD (Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe), CANSO, European Regions Airline Association (ERA), and International Air Transport Association (IATA) view these certificates as a key tool to facilitate a safe and efficient resumption of travel and tourism in Europe. They call on the EU Council and the European Parliament to urgently approve the Commission proposal, and for all EU States to immediately begin preparations fo
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Europeâs Aviation Sector Welcomes Digital Green Certificate Proposal but Urging Wider Restart Plan
Brussels
- Europe s aviation sector welcomed today s proposal by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate system. This proposal requires EU States to issue common, inter-operable and mutually-recognized certificates for COVID-19 vaccination, testing and recovery status that will facilitate free movement during the COVID pandemic and support the restart of travel.
Industry associations Airlines for Europe (A4E), ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), ASD (Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe), CANSO, European Regions Airline Association (ERA), and International Air Transport Association (IATA) view these certificates as a key tool to facilitate a safe and efficient resumption of travel and tourism in Europe. They call on the EU Council and the European Parliament to ur