Source: European Parliament
On 3 October, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development will elect its fourth Vice-Chair. Members will also attend a workshop devoted to food price inflation, and discuss the Commission Communication on force majeure and exceptional circumstances in the CAP legislation.
Source: European Parliament
Priority question for written answer P-001787/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Nadine Morano (PPE)
From 13 December 2024, during the Christmas shopping period, the General Product Safety Regulation will be applicable in all Member States.
This Regulation, which aims to provide more certainty and transparency to consumers when shopping online, raises concerns among many SMEs/VSEs in the distance sales sector about the significant increase in administrative burdens that might result from its application. Both competitiveness and jobs in the sector are at stake, as well as the purchasing power of consumers.
The application of the Regulation by certain SMEs/VSEs which sell online and have very many listings but few items per listing, particularly for cultural products, seems likely to create a significant workload, particularly in the area of labelling and traceability.
Article 17 of the Regulation requires the Commission to inform economic operators of how the legislation is to be implemented.
In this context:
Submitted: 23.9.2024
Source: European Parliament
Energy transition is central to the European Union’s ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets – 55 % by 2030 and net-zero by 2050 – have accelerated the move away from fossil fuels towards cleaner energy sources and increased energy efficiency. The REPowerEU plan and other EU measures launched in response to the energy crisis meanwhile brought to the fore the importance of ensuring energy security and energy affordability. Existing EU legislation in support of energy transition includes the recently revised Renewable Energy Directive, the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. These laws set targets for renewables in consumption, energy efficiency and building renovations. The recently adopted hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package, along with the electricity market reform, also promote the use of cleaner energy and integration of renewables into the EU energy system. The new political priorities of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen include a future clean industrial deal boosting investment in clean energy infrastructure and technologies. The aim is to further decarbonise the economy and bring down energy prices. In a similar vein, the recent report on EU competitiveness (Draghi Report) highlights the need to reconcile industrial competitiveness with climate neutrality through increased support for clean technologies. These include for instance renewables (such as solar and wind), batteries, heat pumps, electrolysers (used for hydrogen production) and CO2 capture technologies. While the EU has been steadily increasing the rollout of renewables and working towards decarbonisation, several challenges remain. The energy infrastructure must be adapted to accommodate low-carbon energy sources through the expansion of grids and energy storage. Dependence on raw materials needed for clean energy technologies needs to be addressed. The new EU ambitions in terms of boosting industrial competitiveness will also require massive investment. All this has to happen while ensuring secure energy supply and energy affordability.
Source: European Investment Bank
Today, participating G7 development finance institutions (DFIs), MedAccess, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the Surge Financing Initiative for Medical Countermeasures (MCMs). These DFIs are working closely with global and regional health organizations to establish the collaboration frameworks and innovative financing mechanisms needed to support a rapid and equitable pandemic response. Building on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative will focus on the procurement, production, and distribution of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and other MCMs for low- and lower-middle-income countries. The MoU builds on the Joint Statement of Collaboration announced at UNGA last year as well as the Chair Summary and Report that outlined collaboration and innovating financing options. This effort is a joint collaboration between participating G7 DFIs, MedAccess, EIB, and IFC, in accord with G7 Hiroshima Vision for Equitable Access to Medical Countermeasures launched at the 2023 Hiroshima Summit and reaffirmed at the 2024 Apulia Summit.
The MoU was signed by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC, USA), Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP, Italy), British International Investment & MedAccess (UK), KfW & Germany’s Development Finance Institution DEG (Germany), AFD & Proparco (France), JICA (Japan), EIB (European Union), and IFC (World Bank Group). The MoU also has support from the Government of Canada and leading global and regional health organizations.
This work builds on ongoing collaboration across many DFIs on regional manufacturing in Africa. The ongoing Mpox public health emergency underscores the importance of this collaboration and need for surge financing. Leveraging this initiative, DFIs met with leading global health organizations including the World Health Organization, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Gavi, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) on August 22, soon after Mpox was declared a public health emergency of international concern, to discuss response efforts and financing needs.
“DFC is proud to support this first-of-its kind framework to ensure DFIs can act swiftly and cohesively to provide surge financing for life-saving products at the start of a health emergency. We expect to leverage this initiative for the Mpox response, working closely with our U.S. Government, development finance, and health partners More broadly, DFC’s investments in health services, supply chains, and technology all help bolster pandemic preparedness and health system resilience.” said DFC DCEO Nisha Biswal.
“JICA believes this surge financing initiative will enhance coordination among development finance institutions and health organizations to achieve our commitment to work towards equitable access to safe, effective, quality-assured and affordable MCMs for health emergencies, which Japan announced as Chair of the 2023 G7 Summit in Hiroshima. Leveraging this initiative and JICA’s own lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to support countries that have suffered from inequitable access to MCMs in the past,” said Chief Representative of JICA USA Office Satoko Tanaka.
“IFC is proud to participate in this innovative framework to support medical countermeasure financing mechanisms, an important step for responding more effectively to future health crises. Collaboration between development finance institutions and global health partners is key to ensure coordinated efforts that strengthen healthcare systems and supply chains, enhancing pandemic preparedness.” said Vice President of Industries Mohamed Gouled.
“DEG and KfW are committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is improving healthcare”, said Member of the DEG Management Board Monika Beck. “Therefore, we are delighted to support this initiative to provide financing for healthcare products during health emergencies, together with our trusted development finance partner institutions. We are convinced that it is essential to join forces to support improved access to critical health products when they are in short supply.”
“Sustainable development is linked to equitable and rightful access to health and well-being. As CDP, we strongly support this initiative, which has been mentioned in the G7 Leaders’ final declaration last June at the Apulia Summit, that will foster the development of health systems across emerging economies, ensuring the foundation is laid for research, production, and distribution of essential medicines, diagnostic equipment, and vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical need for every nation to be equipped with the tools to safeguard public health in times of crisis. Achieving the 2030 UN SDGs will require robust global collaboration, and we are proud to partner with G7 DFIs, the European Investment Bank, and the International Finance Corporation to help make this vision a reality.” said CDP Director of International Development Cooperation Paolo Lombardo.
“The COVID-19 pandemic showed us the value of working together but also the need to coordinate our actions more closely,” said EIB Vice President Thomas Östros. “With joint efforts, we can multiply our impact and effectiveness, especially in meeting current challenges such as Mpox and in tackling future health emergencies. At the EIB, global health is a key priority, and we highly value this partnership.”
“The MoU is an important step towards strengthening global health security and reducing the impact of future pandemics on vulnerable populations. This furthers our commitment, as the UK’s DFI, to invest in businesses that provide essential health services and products, including vaccines. It will ensure that future health crises can be mitigated to allow continued economic growth and social progress in low- and middle-income countries, said BII Chair Diana Layfield.
“When critical health products are in short supply, fast and flexible capital can make the difference between life and death,“ said CEO of MedAccess Michael Anderson. “The COVID-19 pandemic showed how quickly global supply chains can grind to a halt when overwhelming demand meets scarce supply. This led to inequitable distribution of medical products, leaving millions of people at risk from the disease. Today’s announcement underlines our shared commitment to being prepared for future pandemics with the capital and financial tools to enable companies to meet large-scale, urgent demand for lifesaving products.”
“A lesson learned from the COVID-19 crisis is that it is possible to mobilize significant public and private financial resources in turbulent times. Let’s use this experience of successful mobilization to anticipate effective pandemic preparedness. I believe this Memorandum of Understanding is one of the necessary steps towards better coordination among Public Development Banks to mobilize the private sector and demonstrates the catalytic power of joining forces for innovative financial instruments, as explored by Finance in Common and its Social Investment Coalition. Health is a common good, no one should be left behind in the face of a pandemic,” said Rémy Rioux, CEO of AFD Group (AFD, Proparco, and Expertise France) and Chairman of Finance in Common Summit in Paris.
Background information
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its Member States. It finances sound investment contributing to EU policy goals. The EIB’s activities focus on the following priority areas: climate and environment, development, innovation and skills, small and medium-sized businesses, infrastructure, and cohesion. The EIB works closely with other institutions and has provided total financing of more than € 42 billion for healthcare-related projects around the world since it started investing in the sector in 1997.
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and small business and financial services. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001734/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Carola Rackete (The Left)
Paragraph 7 of the European Parliament resolution of 10 February 2021 on the New Circular Economy Action Plan[1] ‘[c]alls on the Commission to propose binding EU targets for 2030 to significantly reduce the EU material and consumption footprints and bring them within planetary boundaries by 2050, using the indicators to be adopted by end of 2021 as part of the updated monitoring framework; calls on the Commission to build on the examples set by the most ambitious Member States while taking due account of differences in starting points and capabilities between the Member States’.
Furthermore, the EU’s 8th Environment Action Programme (2022)[2] calls for a significant decrease in the EU’s material and consumption footprints, both to safeguard precious natural resources and because the extraction and processing of these resources has significant environmental impacts, such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
Submitted: 17.9.2024
Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001726/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Sakis Arnaoutoglou (S&D), Thomas Bajada (S&D), Eric Sargiacomo (S&D), André Rodrigues (S&D)
The increasing prevalence of various pufferfish species (Tetraodontidae) in the Mediterranean Sea poses a significant threat to fisheries, marine ecosystems and the economies of coastal regions. These invasive species, which have entered the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal, are known for their highly poisonous tetrodotoxin, making them a serious health hazard when consumed. Furthermore, their predatory behaviour and destructive impact on fishing gear are causing substantial ecological damage.
In light of these alarming developments:
Submitted: 17.9.2024
Source: European Parliament
Our infographic shows the overview of the BRICS+ countries’ economic and trade relations with the EU. All 9 BRICS+ states have experienced a relatively consistent increase in their GDP per capita (PPP) since 2007. Female labour force participation rates vary significantly from country to country. At the extremes are Iran with 14.4, and Ethiopia, with 74.8%. EU trade in goods (imports and exports) with the BRICS+ countries has risen steadily comparatively to 2007 volumes. The BRICS+ group is now the EU’s main trading partner for goods. Mechanical appliances and electrical equipment, vehicles and aircraft, and pharmaceutical products comprise about 54% of all goods exported by the EU to the BRICS+ countries.
Source: European Parliament
1. In her recently published 2024-2029 Political Guidelines[1], the President of the Commission has announced that the next Commission intends to adopt a European Water Resilience Strategy to ensure that water is properly managed, scarcity reduced, and the competitive edge of Europe’s water industry strengthened also using a circular economy approach. The adoption date of the strategy will be determined once the new Commission is in place.
2. It is very important for Member States to close their investment gaps by using existing European funds to the fullest extent. The current Mult i annual Financial Framework 2021-2027[2] already provides for various possibilities to financially support improvements of water management and innovation in the water sector (through the European Regional Development Fund[3], the Recovery and Resilience Fund[4], Horizon Europe[5], the EU programme for the environment and climate action[6] etc) . Moreover, the Common Agricultural Policy for 2023-2027[7] funds more efficient irrigation, supports nature-based solutions and organic farming. In case of natural disasters or health emergencies, Member States may also seek support from the EU Solidarity Fund[8].
Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001578/2024/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Emma Fourreau (The Left)
A fitness check of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009 on trade in seal products has caused concern amongst many citizens who care about animal welfare.
The 1983 and 2009 regulations, which banned the sale of seal products (meat, skin, fat, pelt) on the EU market, were adopted with the support of the public, who were shocked by the cruelty shown to such a vulnerable marine mammal. This ban deprived the seal industry of its main consumer: commercial hunting in Canada fell by 90%, saving the lives of millions of seals.
The reasons behind the ban, as detailed in the recitals of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009, remain relevant. Furthermore, seals today are particularly vulnerable to the effects of overfishing and climate breakdown that are threatening their habitat.
Citizens have well-founded concerns about the pressure that the hunting industry and industrial fishing interest groups could exert to relax regulations and decrease the protections afforded to the seal population.
Submitted: 2.9.2024
Source: European Parliament
AMENDMENTS 001-002
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
pursuant to Rule 136(2) and (4) of the Rules of Procedure
replacing the following motions:
B10-0057/2024 (PPE)
B10-0058/2024 (The Left)
B10-0059/2024 (Renew)
B10-0060/2024 (ECR)
B10-0061/2024 (S&D)
B10-0063/2024 (Verts/ALE)
on the devastating floods in central and eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change
(2024/2817(RSP))
Bartosz Arłukowicz, Andrey Novakov, András Tivadar Kulja, Siegfried Mureşan, Lídia Pereira, Peter Liese, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Daniel Buda, Andrzej Buła, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Adina Vălean, Dolors Montserrat, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Miriam Lexmann, Zoltán Tarr, Dóra Dávid, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Andrzej Halicki, Krzysztof Hetman, Monika Hohlmeier, Adam Jarubas, Dariusz Joński, Kinga Kollár, Eszter Lakos, Magdalena Adamowicz, Krzysztof Brejza, Borys Budka, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Marcin Kierwiński, Łukasz Kohut, Ewa Kopacz, Janusz Lewandowski, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Mirosława Nykiel, Jacek Protas, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, Michał Szczerba, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Marta Wcisło, Daniel Caspary, Christine Schneider, Andrea Wechsler, Ralf Seekatz
on behalf of the PPE Group
Mohammed Chahim, Tiemo Wölken, Marcos Ros Sempere, Andreas Schieder, Krzysztof Śmiszek, Dan Nica, Klára Dobrev, Victor Negrescu, Maria Grapini, Mihai Tudose, Gabriela Firea, Adrian-Dragoş Benea, Claudiu Manda, Gheorghe Cârciu, Ştefan Muşoiu, Vasile Dîncu, Csaba Molnár, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Robert Biedroń, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Evelyn Regner, Hannes Heide, Elisabeth Grossmann, Günther Sidl
on behalf of the S&D Group
Waldemar Buda, Roberts Zīle, Pietro Fiocchi, Ivaylo Valchev, Ondřej Krutílek, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Veronika Vrecionová, Geadis Geadi, Georgiana Teodorescu, Gheorghe Piperea, Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Adrian-George Axinia, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Alexandr Vondra, Daniel Obajtek, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Jacek Ozdoba, Patryk Jaki, Adam Bielan, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Michał Dworczyk, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Kosma Złotowski, Marlena Maląg, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Beata Szydło, Dominik Tarczyński, Mariusz Kamiński, Tobiasz Bocheński, Maciej Wąsik, Bogdan Rzońca, Anna Zalewska
on behalf of the ECR Group
Michal Wiezik, Martin Hojsík, Ľudovít Ódor, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Lucia Yar, Ľubica Karvašová, Marjan Šarec, Dan Barna, Sigrid Friis, Yvan Verougstraete, Grégory Allione, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Hilde Vautmans, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Anna Stürgkh, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Michał Kobosko
on behalf of the Renew Group
Sara Matthieu
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Jonas Sjöstedt, Younous Omarjee
on behalf of The Left Group
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Source: European Parliament
AMENDMENTS 012-012
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
pursuant to Rule 136(2) and (4) of the Rules of Procedure
replacing the following motions:
B10-0057/2024 (PPE)
B10-0058/2024 (The Left)
B10-0059/2024 (Renew)
B10-0060/2024 (ECR)
B10-0061/2024 (S&D)
B10-0063/2024 (Verts/ALE)
on the devastating floods in central and eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change
(2024/2817(RSP))
Bartosz Arłukowicz, Andrey Novakov, András Tivadar Kulja, Siegfried Mureşan, Lídia Pereira, Peter Liese, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Daniel Buda, Andrzej Buła, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Adina Vălean, Dolors Montserrat, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Miriam Lexmann, Zoltán Tarr, Dóra Dávid, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Andrzej Halicki, Krzysztof Hetman, Monika Hohlmeier, Adam Jarubas, Dariusz Joński, Kinga Kollár, Eszter Lakos, Magdalena Adamowicz, Krzysztof Brejza, Borys Budka, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Marcin Kierwiński, Łukasz Kohut, Ewa Kopacz, Janusz Lewandowski, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Mirosława Nykiel, Jacek Protas, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, Michał Szczerba, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Marta Wcisło, Daniel Caspary, Christine Schneider, Andrea Wechsler, Ralf Seekatz
on behalf of the PPE Group
Mohammed Chahim, Tiemo Wölken, Marcos Ros Sempere, Andreas Schieder, Krzysztof Śmiszek, Dan Nica, Klára Dobrev, Victor Negrescu, Maria Grapini, Mihai Tudose, Gabriela Firea, Adrian-Dragoş Benea, Claudiu Manda, Gheorghe Cârciu, Ştefan Muşoiu, Vasile Dîncu, Csaba Molnár, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Robert Biedroń, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Evelyn Regner, Hannes Heide, Elisabeth Grossmann, Günther Sidl
on behalf of the S&D Group
Waldemar Buda, Roberts Zīle, Pietro Fiocchi, Ivaylo Valchev, Ondřej Krutílek, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Veronika Vrecionová, Geadis Geadi, Georgiana Teodorescu, Gheorghe Piperea, Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Adrian-George Axinia, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Alexandr Vondra, Daniel Obajtek, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Jacek Ozdoba, Patryk Jaki, Adam Bielan, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Michał Dworczyk, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Kosma Złotowski, Marlena Maląg, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Beata Szydło, Dominik Tarczyński, Mariusz Kamiński, Tobiasz Bocheński, Maciej Wąsik, Bogdan Rzońca, Anna Zalewska
on behalf of the ECR Group
Michal Wiezik, Martin Hojsík, Ľudovít Ódor, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Lucia Yar, Ľubica Karvašová, Marjan Šarec, Dan Barna, Sigrid Friis, Yvan Verougstraete, Grégory Allione, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Hilde Vautmans, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Anna Stürgkh, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Michał Kobosko
on behalf of the Renew Group
Sara Matthieu
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Jonas Sjöstedt, Younous Omarjee
on behalf of The Left Group
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Source: European Parliament
AMENDMENTS 004-006
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
pursuant to Rules 150(5) and 136(4) of the Rules of Procedure
replacing the following motions:
B10-0022/2024 (PPE)
B10-0043/2024 (ECR)
B10-0049/2024 (Renew)
on the case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba
(2024/2805(RSP))
Sebastião Bugalho, Gabriel Mato, Michael Gahler, Andrzej Halicki, Marcin Kierwiński, Željana Zovko, Tomáš Zdechovský, Jörgen Warborn, Wouter Beke, Ondřej Kolář, Nicolás Pascual De La Parte, Mirosława Nykiel, Vangelis Meimarakis, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Hélder Sousa Silva
on behalf of the PPE Group
Carlo Fidanza, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Adam Bielan, Mariusz Kamiński, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Alexandr Vondra, Assita Kanko, Alberico Gambino
on behalf of the ECR Group
Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Petras Auštrevičius, Dan Barna, Bernard Guetta, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
on behalf of the Renew Group
Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Source: European Parliament
AMENDMENTS 011-011
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
pursuant to Rule 136(2) and (4) of the Rules of Procedure
replacing the following motions:
B10-0023/2024 (PPE)
B10-0027/2024 (PfE)
B10-0037/2024 (ECR)
on the situation in Venezuela
(2024/2810(RSP))
Dolors Montserrat, Esteban González Pons, Gabriel Mato, Sebastião Bugalho, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Hélder Sousa Silva
on behalf of the PPE Group
Hermann Tertsch
on behalf of the PfE Group
Carlo Fidanza, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Adam Bielan, Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Rihards Kols, Assita Kanko, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Alberico Gambino
on behalf of the ECR Group
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Source: European Parliament
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POSITION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
adopted at first reading on 24 April 2024 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/… of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures related to an internal market emergency and to the resilience of the internal market and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2679/98 (Internal Market Emergency and Resilience Act)
(EP-PE_TC1-COD(2022)0278)
Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Source: European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the city of Kyiv have signed a €50 million loan agreement to finance the purchase of new metro coaches. This initiative aims to modernise Kyiv’s metro fleet and provide reliable transport for millions of the capital’s residents. The agreement was signed today at EIB headquarters in Luxembourg during a visit by a delegation from the Kyiv City State Administration.
Before the war, 80% of Kyiv’s metro fleet came from Russian manufacturers, making ending this reliance a strategic priority. With over 60% of the fleet past its operational life, the new funding will allow outdated coaches to be replaced with modern, energy-efficient alternatives from local or international suppliers. This aligns with the Kyiv City Development Strategy 2025 and Ukraine’s National Transport Strategy 2030, aimed at building a more sustainable and reliable public transport system.
The €50 million, supported by the EIB’s EU for Ukraine Fund, represents the first tranche of a €200 million loan made available by the Bank, with this initial amount being provided exclusively for the purchase of new metro coaches for Kyiv. The remaining €150 million will be provided following an EIB-funded feasibility study on the viability of buying further new coaches versus modernising some of the existing fleet. The total funding will enable Kyivskyi Metropoliten, the municipal enterprise that operates the Kyiv metro system, to upgrade or replace between 120 and 160 metro coaches, enhancing the city’s transport infrastructure.
Mykola Povoroznyk, First Deputy Head of Kyiv City State Administration, said, “In the midst of this large-scale invasion, Kyiv continues to develop. All areas of the city’s economy have been reconfigured to work in wartime conditions. This is not only about ensuring stable operation, but also about spurring development with modern technology. Foreign donors also take an active role here. The EIB is a long-standing, reliable partner of Kyiv. The project to modernise the capital’s metro rolling stock is important for our city, and we are very grateful to the EIB for supporting its implementation. The Kyiv metro is one of the most popular modes of transport in the capital. Millions of passengers use it every day. That is why, first and foremost, the purchase of modern, energy-efficient metro coaches means making passenger transport safer, and making better use of funds from the Kyiv city budget for rolling stock. It’s an urgent and high-priority issue today, taking into account the war conditions in Ukraine.”
EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, who is in charge of Bank’s operations in Ukraine, said, “The EIB is steadfast in its commitment to supporting Kyiv and cities throughout Ukraine as they modernise their infrastructure, particularly in the face of ongoing wartime challenges. The Kyiv metro is a critical transportation lifeline, and this investment will greatly improve its reliability and resilience. By reducing reliance on Russian-manufactured rolling stock, spare parts and maintenance equipment, this collaboration marks an essential step toward enhancing Ukraine’s independence and aligning its transport systems with European standards. Reliable connectivity is vital for the economic growth and the well-being of the city’s residents.”
The EIB’s continuing support for Kyiv and Ukraine
The EIB remains committed to its long-standing relationship with the Kyiv authorities and is working closely on urban transport projects supported by EIB loans. These initiatives aim to improve the capital’s public transport fleet, having already delivered 20 new low-floor trams to Kyiv, with additional modern buses, funicular carriages and metro coaches forthcoming.
Since the onset of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the EIB has provided more than €2 billion of financing for emergency repairs to the country’s ravaged infrastructure. Through its EU for Ukraine (EU4U) Initiative, coupled with its key role in implementing the European Union’s €50 billion Ukraine Facility, the EIB is strongly committed to stepping up its activities in line with the mandate given by EU leaders and in close cooperation with the European Commission, the European Parliament, EU Member States and international partners.
Background information
EIB Global is the EIB Group’s new specialised arm devoted to increasing the impact of international partnerships and development finance outside the European Union. It is designed to foster strong, focused partnership within Team Europe and as part of the EU Global Gateway strategy, alongside fellow development finance institutions and civil society. EIB Global brings the Group closer to local people, companies and institutions through our offices around the world.
The EU for Ukraine Fund (EU4U) was established in 2023 as part of a larger EU for Ukraine initiative. The fund aims to accelerate the support of EIB Global for Ukraine’s most urgent infrastructure needs and to help sustain the country’s economy. It supports critical recovery and reconstruction projects involving both the public and the private sectors and improves access to finance for entrepreneurs in Ukraine. To date, the fund has secured over €420 million in pledges from the Member States.
Source: European Parliament
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POSITION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
adopted at first reading on 24 April 2024 with a view to the adoption of Directive (EU) 2024/… of the European Parliament and of the Council on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (recast)
(EP-PE_TC1-COD(2022)0347)
Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Source: European Investment Bank
Today, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the European Union (EU) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced they are developing new financing mechanisms to accelerate access to health products, including safe, effective and affordable contraceptive and maternal health medicines. These will allow more women living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to better meet their needs.
The announcement followed a meeting between Nadia Calvino, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships and Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
One new mechanism under discussion is with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency. This mechanism is expected to help reduce costs and address barriers so that more women can benefit from contraception and maternal health medicines. This will enable women to plan their families, leading to healthier women and children, as well as empowering local communities and economies. Access to safe, voluntary, family planning is a human right, which helps to lower maternal ill-health and the number of pregnancy-related deaths.
Currently, UNFPA works with national governments to support low- and middle-income countries to access contraceptives and maternal health medicines but can only place orders to support national plans once they have contributions in the bank. This is despite more than 60% of donation commitments being multi-year. The new mechanism will be designed to frontload multi-year donor commitments, and enable advanced planning, visibility and commitments to low- and middle-income countries. It will enable broader and more sustainable access to family planning products for women.
This financing mechanism is envisioned to be led by the EIB, backed by the European Commission. It will be supported by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, to be delivered over five years.
In addition, the EIB and the European Commission are developing new financial guarantees of up to €170m for gender and human development which will stipulate a certain volume of new products to be taken to market, incentivising investment to manufacture life-saving products at scale. This forms part of a broader partnership between the European Commission, European Investment Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate investments to improve health and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries, including through the Human Development Accelerator (HDX), a Global Gateway initiative.
Globally, more than 257 million women and girls who want to avoid pregnancy are not using a modern contraceptive method[1]. Without additional resources, there could be a $1.5B funding gap by 2030 for contraceptive products in low- and middle-income countries. Currently, over 40% of low- and middle-income countries report that more than 4 in 10 service delivery points had stockouts, and countries face long waiting times for deliveries.
“Every woman, everywhere, should have the right to plan a family, pursue an education, and follow her dreams,” said EIB President Nadia Calviño. “Safe and affordable contraception makes this possible. We are proud to partner with the United Nations Population Fund, the European Commission and the Gates Foundation to reduce costs and barriers for women and make sure they are in the driving seat of their own lives.”
Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, said: “Promoting gender equality is at the core of the EU’s external action. We are proud to invest in sexual and reproductive health products and services that empower women to reach their full potential, and contribute to building inclusive, prosperous communities.”
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, said, “Far too often, women in low- and middle-income countries don’t have the contraceptive choices they want, and there’s not enough being done to close that gap. The European Institutions’ leadership will make a huge difference in the lives of women and in the health of entire communities and countries—because when women can control their health and financial futures, everyone benefits.”
Background information
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its Member States. It is active in more than 160 countries and makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals.
EIB Global is the EIB Group’s specialised arm dedicated to increasing the impact of international partnerships and development finance. EIB Global is designed to foster strong, focused partnership within Team Europe, alongside fellow development finance institutions, and civil society. EIB Global brings the Group closer to local people, companies and institutions through our offices across the world.
Global Gateway
Global Gateway is the European Union‘s initiative to unlock investments and boost global connectivity through sustainable infrastructure projects. Launched in 2021, it seeks to mobilise up to €300 billion by 2027 to finance programmes in strategic sectors such as digital technology, climate and energy, transport, health, education, and research. The initiative emphasises a values-driven approach, promoting environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and democratic governance while strengthening trade and development ties with partner countries.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees.
Source: European Investment Bank
Today, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the European Union (EU) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced they are developing new financing mechanisms to accelerate access to health products, including safe, effective and affordable contraceptive and maternal health medicines. These will allow more women living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to better meet their needs.
The announcement followed a meeting between Nadia Calvino, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships and Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
One new mechanism under discussion is with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency. This mechanism is expected to help reduce costs and address barriers so that more women can benefit from contraception and maternal health medicines. This will enable women to plan their families, leading to healthier women and children, as well as empowering local communities and economies. Access to safe, voluntary, family planning is a human right, which helps to lower maternal ill-health and the number of pregnancy-related deaths.
Currently, UNFPA works with national governments to support low- and middle-income countries to access contraceptives and maternal health medicines but can only place orders to support national plans once they have contributions in the bank. This is despite more than 60% of donation commitments being multi-year. The new mechanism will be designed to frontload multi-year donor commitments, and enable advanced planning, visibility and commitments to low- and middle-income countries. It will enable broader and more sustainable access to family planning products for women.
This financing mechanism is envisioned to be led by the EIB, backed by the European Commission. It will be supported by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, to be delivered over five years.
In addition, the EIB and the European Commission are developing new financial guarantees of up to €170m for gender and human development which will stipulate a certain volume of new products to be taken to market, incentivising investment to manufacture life-saving products at scale. This forms part of a broader partnership between the European Commission, European Investment Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate investments to improve health and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries, including through the Human Development Accelerator (HDX), a Global Gateway initiative.
Globally, more than 257 million women and girls who want to avoid pregnancy are not using a modern contraceptive method[1]. Without additional resources, there could be a $1.5B funding gap by 2030 for contraceptive products in low- and middle-income countries. Currently, over 40% of low- and middle-income countries report that more than 4 in 10 service delivery points had stockouts, and countries face long waiting times for deliveries.
“Every woman, everywhere, should have the right to plan a family, pursue an education, and follow her dreams,” said EIB President Nadia Calviño. “Safe and affordable contraception makes this possible. We are proud to partner with the United Nations Population Fund, the European Commission and the Gates Foundation to reduce costs and barriers for women and make sure they are in the driving seat of their own lives.”
Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, said: “Promoting gender equality is at the core of the EU’s external action. We are proud to invest in sexual and reproductive health products and services that empower women to reach their full potential, and contribute to building inclusive, prosperous communities.”
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, said, “Far too often, women in low- and middle-income countries don’t have the contraceptive choices they want, and there’s not enough being done to close that gap. The European Institutions’ leadership will make a huge difference in the lives of women and in the health of entire communities and countries—because when women can control their health and financial futures, everyone benefits.”
Background information
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its Member States. It is active in more than 160 countries and makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals.
EIB Global is the EIB Group’s specialised arm dedicated to increasing the impact of international partnerships and development finance. EIB Global is designed to foster strong, focused partnership within Team Europe, alongside fellow development finance institutions, and civil society. EIB Global brings the Group closer to local people, companies and institutions through our offices across the world.
Global Gateway
Global Gateway is the European Union‘s initiative to unlock investments and boost global connectivity through sustainable infrastructure projects. Launched in 2021, it seeks to mobilise up to €300 billion by 2027 to finance programmes in strategic sectors such as digital technology, climate and energy, transport, health, education, and research. The initiative emphasises a values-driven approach, promoting environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and democratic governance while strengthening trade and development ties with partner countries.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees.
Source: European Parliament
In this paper, different assessments of the ECB’s monetary policy stance are reviewed, beyond the mere observation of the sharp rise and subsequent decline of the policy rate. Overall, the monetary policy stance has been more moderate during the tightening cycle than what has been indicated by the policy rate increase. However, following the decline in energy prices, this past and relatively mild restrictive policy stance poses a risk to economic activity. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 30 September 2024.
Source: US State of California
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with U.S. Healthworks (USHW), a nationwide chain of occupational and urgent care clinics. The $7.7 million settlement resolves allegations that USHW knowingly kept millions of dollars from the State of California in unclaimed property, in violation of the Unclaimed Property Law (UPL) and the California False Claims Act (CFCA). The unclaimed property in question included patient balances due to overpayment. As part of the settlement, USHW must hand over unclaimed property totaling $1.5 million to the State Controller’s Office.
“When companies cheat the State of California, they cheat the people of California,” said Attorney General Bonta. “U.S. Healthworks knowingly and repeatedly chose not to comply with the law by retaining millions of dollars that did not rightfully belong to them. This $7.7 million settlement signals my office is vigorously committed to protecting California against corporate fraud and financial misconduct.”
At times, urgent care centers carry patient balances due to overpayment. This happens when an insurance payment is more than was anticipated after patients pay out-of-pocket costs. While the urgent care should issue a refund in these situations, sometimes refund checks mailed to patients are returned or are never cashed.
In March 2022, Attorney General Bonta filed a complaint alleging that USHW possessed unclaimed property as early as 2001, and did not file mandated reports with the State of California until 2018 after being notified of the Attorney General’s investigation.
Under the UPL, all intangible property that remains unclaimed by the true owner for more than three years after it became payable or distributable must be reported and then remitted to the state. The UPL also mandates 12% interest per year on property that should have been reported or remitted to the state. The CFCA permits the Attorney General to bring a civil law enforcement action to recover treble damages and civil penalties against any person who knowingly makes or uses a false statement or document to either obtain money or property from the State or avoid paying or transmitting money or property to the State.
Even when USHW filed reports with California, the company underreported the unclaimed property it held in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. USHW violated the CFCA when it chose not to report its unclaimed property holdings, thereby knowingly concealing millions of dollars due to the State of California. Although USHW’s unreported property claims were repeatedly brought to management’s attention, management declined to comply and report the property to avoid an audit by state authorities.
A copy of the final judgment can be found here.
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Source: Government of Canada – in French 1
Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media to provide an update on the 2024 wildfire and hurricane season.
Ottawa, Ontario – Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media to provide an update on the 2024 wildfire and hurricane season.
The technical briefing will be for attribution purposes. Journalists will be able to ask questions of officials present and responses may be attributed to the author.
Event: Technical Briefing for Media (on Zoom)
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. (EDT)
Note to the media
Simultaneous audio interpretation will be available. Only members of the Press Gallery will be able to participate in the question and answer period of the technical briefing, which will take place via Zoom. Members of the media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca to obtain temporary access. Members of the media who wish to listen to the conference by telephone may dial in using the numbers below. Members of the media are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes prior to the start of the press conference. No questions will be asked via teleconference.
Participant Call-In Numbers: 1-866-206-0153/613-954-9003
Access code: 6002899
Media RelationsPublic Safety Canada613-991-0657media@ps-sp.gc.ca
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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –
Parameters: Date of the deposit auction 09/26/2024. Placement currency RUB. Maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) 50,000,000,000.00. Placement term, days 158. Date of depositing funds 09/26/2024. Date of return of funds 03/03/2025. Minimum placement interest rate, % per annum 20.00. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (Urgent). Minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) 100,000,000.00. Maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 500. Auction form, open or closed (Closed). Basis of the Agreement General Agreement Clearing organization NCO JSC “NSD” Settlement procedure DVP2. Schedule (Moscow time). Application collection time from 11:45 to 12:30. Setting the cutoff percentage rate or recognizing the auction as failed until 13:15.
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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –
09.24.2024
14:13
In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on September 24, 2024, 14-13 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -61.21%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.203 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 87.58%) of the ABIO security (iARTGEN ao) were changed.
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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –
09.24.2024
14:29
In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on September 24, 2024, 14-29 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 72.48) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 702.29 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) of the security RU000A1035Y6 (OtkrFKBP08) were changed.
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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –
09.24.2024
14:36
In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on September 24, 2024, 14:36 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -86.41%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.284 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 115.3%) of the ABIO security (iARTGEN ao) were changed.
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09.24.2024
14:49
In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on September 24, 2024, 14:49 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 103.56) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 67.87 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 6.25%) of the security RU000A0JUW23 (Rosbn15IP) were changed.
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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –
09.24.2024
16:16
In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on September 24, 2024, 16-16 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 87.1) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 855.81 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) of the RU000A101R90 (METALINB10) security were changed.
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For bidders
We inform you that, based on the letter of the Bank of Russia and in accordance with Part I. General Part and Part II. Stock Market Section of the Rules for Conducting Trading on the Stock Market, Deposit Market and Credit Market of Moscow Exchange PJSC, the order establishes the form, time, term and procedure for holding auctions for the placement and trading of the following federal loan bonds:
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| Name of the Issuer | Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation |
| Name of security | federal loan bonds with constant coupon income |
| State registration number of the issue | 26247RMFS from 08.05.2024 |
| Date of the auction | September 25, 2024 |
| Information about the placement (trading mode, placement form) | The placement of Bonds will be carried out in the Trading Mode “Placement: Auction” by holding an Auction to determine the placement price. BoardId: PACT (Settlements: Ruble) |
| Trade code | SU26247RMFS5 |
| ISIN code | RU000A108EF8 |
| Calculation code | B01 |
| Additional conditions of placement | The share of non-competitive bids in relation to the total volume of bids submitted by the Bidder may not exceed 90%. |
| Trading time | Trading hours: bid collection period: 14:30 – 15:00; bid execution period: 15:30 – 18:00. |
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| Name of the Issuer | Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation |
| Name of security | federal loan bonds with variable coupon income |
| State registration number of the issue | 29025RMFS from 09/29/2023 |
| Date of the auction | September 25, 2024 |
| Information about the placement (trading mode, placement form) | The placement of Bonds will be carried out in the Trading Mode “Placement: Auction” by holding an Auction to determine the placement price. BoardId: PACT (Settlements: Ruble) |
| Trade code | SU29025RMFS2 |
| ISIN code | RU000A106Z61 |
| Calculation code | B01 |
| Additional conditions of placement | The share of non-competitive bids in relation to the total volume of bids submitted by the Bidder may not exceed 90%. |
| Trading time | Trading hours: bid collection period: 12:00 – 12:30; bid execution period: 13:00 – 18:00. |
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Source: United Nations (Video News)
Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives, addresses the general debate of the 79th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 24-30 September 2024).
World leaders gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, “Unity and diversity for advancing peace, sustainable development, and human dignity, everywhere and for all.” Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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Remarks to the media by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.
Speaking to reporter today (24 Sep), Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon said, “We will not let Iran’s terrorist cronies dictate the future of our nation. Israeli forces have taken necessary actions to protect our nation, following indications that Hezbollah was about to begin a massive attack against Israeli civilian population centres.”
Ambassador Danon reiterated, “We will continue to degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities. We will continue to push Hezbollah terrorists back to the Litani River, and we will continue to work towards returning the people of the north to their homes.”
Asked about shutting down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank, Ambassador Danon said, “Unfortunately, Al Jazeera was involved with incitement. We got the legal experts to gather the information, to evaluate it and to recommend that for 45 days, the activity of Al Jazeera will not be allowed. And we make a distinct line between reporting and inciting.”
Asked about Lebanon, the Israeli Ambassador said, “We prefer diplomacy,” adding that “it’s not too late for the Lebanese government and the Lebanese people to put pressure on Hezbollah to stop their aggression. “
“If they will not fire rockets into Israel, and we will be able to bring back our residents back to their communities. That’s it. You have no escalation,” he said.