Now we must move to action. The EU signed a deal for 300 million doses of the vaccine, but not until August, 2020. With the world continuing to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, and the full scale of the economic damage is still unknown, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her first State of the… Ursula von der Leyen. Here are 10 actions we can take to change course. So take the vaccine that will hopefully protect us all from COVID-19. Speaking to. And in the latest World Economic Forum Global Risk Report, the top five global risks are all related to the environment. This is why we will set up a vaccine export transparency mechanism. She spoke about issues from climate change to big tech and the impact of COVID-19. We have agreed a greenhouse gas emission reduction target of at least 55% by 2030. Presidents Michel and von der Leyen’s official visit to Ankara: main takeaways European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Turkish President Erdoğan in Ankara on 6 April in the highest level attempt there has been in the last five years to relaunch EU-Turkey relations. In a speech to the European Parliament in Brussels , the head of the European Commission outlined a recovery package to help Member States get back on their feet. There needs to be a framework of laws for such far-reaching decisions. It is true for all major societal challenges. We are ready to broker the same ambition at global level, at the next UN Biodiversity Summit in Kunming. The only race is against the virus and against time,” von der Leyen writes. Companies, who get ahead of the game now, will have a big advantage. European media quickly slammed the Commission for threatening the Northern Ireland peace process. If you rush approval and then it turns out that there are problems with the vaccine, then this would ruin vaccine confidence not just for COVID-19, but for other diseases such as measles”, he added. The COVID-19 crisis should be seen as an opportunity for the European Union to rebuild its economy as “modern, clean and healthy”, believes Ursula von der Leyen. So the warning signs were already there in Davos. Speech by President von der Leyen at the Opening of the High-Level Conference 'Investing in climate action: The Make-or-Break Decade', in cooperation with the EIB 24 March 2021 Commission strengthens transparency and authorisation mechanism for exports of COVID-19 vaccines Our European Union green bond standard, for example, and taxonomy will lead the way. The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific, Advancing women in science, medicine and global health, Severe mental illness: reassessing COVID-19 vaccine priorities, We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. The public's safety has always been at the forefront of our minds—safety is our watchword.”, On Feb 14, the EU made further announcements on its approvals for vaccines adapted to combat new variants of SARS-CoV-2. But we must nurture our democracy every day, and defend our institutions against the corrosive power of hate speech, of disinformation, fake news and incitement to violence. And we want the platforms to be transparent about how their algorithms work. This is our new rulebook for our digital market. And indeed, we face an outstanding set of challenges. This is not just true for pandemics or health. A hollow tree had been infested by bats. And how fake news, driven by algorithms, spread six times faster than real news. On Dec 8, German MEP Peter Liese went a step further, saying a “few weeks of thorough examination by the EMA is better than a hasty emergency marketing authorisation of a vaccine”. We were too optimistic about mass production. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a startling speech . And this year, the World Economic Forum is once again asking the right questions with your initiative, Klaus, ‘The Great Reset'. As European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen head to Turkey on Tuesday for an official visit to improve bilateral ties after tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, an EU official said the visit will provide a framework for the future. Because the world pooled its resources, scientists shared their expertise and different manufacturers worked together. But it also means business. READ MORE: Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine nearly 95% effective in trials It is not important what country ends up with the first approved vaccine, what matters is that the world has a safe vaccine and that the most vulnerable receive it first, she says. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, gave a special address to Davos Agenda Week. Like for so many of us, the storming of the Capitol came as a shock to me. The European Union and others helped with money – large sums were invested – to build research capacities and production facilities early. And we know that in a pandemic there is no time to lose. We want it clearly laid down that internet companies take responsibility for the manner in which they disseminate, promote and remove content. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a startling speech last week in relation to widespread criticism of how Europe has so far handled the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. In a world where polarizing opinions are the loudest, it is a short step from crude conspiracy theories to the death of a police officer. Europe has set out to become the first continent to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Because we want the values we cherish in the offline world also to be respected online. The EMA assesses all vaccines using the same standards as for all medicines. But it has also created new ones, in record time. Giving it the ability to take swift action in emergency decisions, perhaps via a special standing committee, would mean the EMA can then keep the power and stability of a tanker but also have the dynamic agility of a speed boat.”. Ursula von der Leyen was speechless after being left without a chair during a meeting with Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In summary, the UK got there first, placing an order in May, 2020, for 100 million doses. We all have a responsibility – and we must all do our fair share. These trends have reduced diversity in our diets, which is directly linked to diseases or health risk factors, such as diabetes, obesity and malnutrition.One initiative which is bringing a renewed focus on biological diversity is the Tropical Forest Alliance. This is why we will propose to strengthen due diligence for companies. We have to change the way we live and do business, to be able to keep what we value and hold dear. To boost the vibrant start-up scene we have in cities like Sofia and Lisbon and to become a global hub for Artificial Intelligence. President von der Leyen was appointed by national leaders and elected by the European Parliament after she presented her Political Guidelines. The world is at a critical junction where humility, collaboration and institutional reform can ensure true, sustainable global cooperation. Not everyone, however, shares these views. Copyright To update your cookie settings, please visit the, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00428-1, von der Leyen admits to COVID-19 vaccine failures, View Large Now Europe expects to approve the Russian Sputnik V vaccine as soon as possible. No matter how tempting it may have been for Twitter to switch off President Trump's account, such serious interference with freedom of expression should not be based on company rules alone. So I think we all have to play our role in this game. And we will put forward legislation to ensure that the EU market does not drive deforestation on the other side of the world. It is the engagement by regional and local politicians that will deliver the more ambitious targets for climate change announced yesterday. last week in relation to widespread criticism of how Europe has so far handled the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. If temperatures keep rising and nature keeps disappearing, we will see more natural disasters and zoonotic diseases. The pandemic has shown the limitations of some of our old ways of working. In the COVAX vaccination alliance, the European Union, together with 186 countries, will be securing millions of doses of vaccines for low-income countries. But sometimes you just have to listen carefully. This is what we will work for – and I know I can count on you and the World Economic Forum to help us build it. A body of rules based on our values: Human rights and pluralism, inclusion and the protection of privacy. The EU even threatened to stop the flow of vaccine from Ireland to Northern Ireland, although this proposal was swiftly withdrawn after provoking outrage not just in London and Belfast, but also in Dublin. 2050 is predicted to be a bleak milestone for the ocean - but it's not too late to avert disaster. The event is hosted by Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT). European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen announced plans for a “bio-defence preparedness programme,” part of a new European Health Emergency Response Authority, in a speech on Tuesday. The pandemic has massively accelerated the process. © 2019 Thierry Monasse/Getty Images. The business model of online platforms has an impact – and not only on free and fair competition, but also on our democracies, our security and on the quality of our information. On 16 th September 2020, European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered her first State of the Union (SOTEU) speech, setting the tone for the rest of her five-year term.With a wide-ranging set of actions, she proclaimed the Commission’s intent to seize the moment, use the money available, and increase its powers to help “build the world we want to live in.” Almost three quarters of the Earth's surface have been altered and we see the changes in our everyday lives: Less wilderness and wildlife, increasing temperatures and extreme weather. And a year ago, my bilateral talks revolved primarily around the question: Would, for example, the U.S. government impose punitive tariffs on European carmakers? No private company or public authority can do it alone. European Commission President Ursula … This is a problem for the whole world.' In fact, they mutually reinforce each other. And I must say, I am delighted that the U.S. has now re-joined the Paris Agreement, in one of President Biden's first acts in office. But we can meet them – if we work together. We all benefit from nature and we all benefit from the protection it gives us. This spirit of cooperation is the only mind-set which can help us tackle our challenges. To nurture innovative ecosystems, for example where universities, companies, innovators can access data and cooperate. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, gave a special address to Davos Agenda Week. When we lose forests, we do not ‘just' lose green space or natural habitat. Because the European Union had already proven that it is able to set standards that are respected around the world, such as with our General Data Protection Regulation – the GDPR. On Oct 30, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) also started a rolling review. EU's von der Leyen says COVID-19 vaccinations in EU to start on Dec. 27, 28, 29 ... European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during a … The challenges to our democracy, the pandemic, climate change – in his inauguration speech President Joe Biden so aptly spoke of a Cascade of Crises. Europe invested billions to help develop the world‘s first COVID-19 vaccines. US, WASHINGTON (ORDO NEWS) — European Commission chief von der Leyen has compared the fight over the covid-19 vaccine to the Cold War space race – hours after the EU turned to Russia for help with vaccinations. And images, like we saw a few weeks ago when an angry mob stormed the Capitol, were beyond my imagination. MHRA chief executive June Raine released a statement defending the MHRA's approach, saying: “We have carried out a rigorous scientific assessment of all the available evidence of quality, safety and effectiveness. “The EU is doing its best in a difficult situation. Dear friends, this is one of the priorities of the European Green Deal I presented to you indeed in Davos last year. And we have also stepped up our own ambition and action. The 'Ursula dividend' is a shot in the arm for the UK vaccine industry Those with jobs making vaccines should raise a glass to the blonde lady in Brussels as Britain ramps up domestic production Speech by President von der Leyen at the UN High-Level Event on Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond Brussels, 28 May 2020 Ladies and gentlemen, a year ago at Davos, we talked also intensively about digitalization. Addressing the virtual Davos Agenda 2021 summit of global leaders, she warned: “We know that preparedness is everything. It is local and regional authorities that are bringing the EU through the COVID-19 pandemic. This is why I believe this new form of blended partnerships should prepare and protect us against the next big risk. Fierce criticism of von der Leyen has also come from the usually pro-EU media in Germany—the very country which von der Leyen once served as defence minister. And to those who prefer the business case. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen excoriated EU member countries for failing to coordinate their initial response to the coronavirus outbreak, especially with regard to sharing medical supplies. We do not know exactly what happened there. This is why the Commission launched the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act in December. And I thank you very much for your attention! Rule of law. It was in stark contrast to Boris Johnson's joke-filled speech. I am confident President Ursula von der Leyen will build an even stronger partnership with our Committee as it is the one million regional and local elected politicians who are Europe's safety net, who are key actors in managing the pandemic and who will be crucial actors in fostering our recovery. Ellen 't Hoen, is a lawyer and public health advocate at research group Medicines, Laws and Policy, and is former policy director for Médecins sans Frontières’ Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines. And maybe we also took for granted that the doses ordered would actually arrive Unfortunately, the storming of the Capitol Hill showed us how just true that is. Breaking News. That is why we need to contain this immense power of the big digital companies. We were too optimistic about mass production. But at that time, other news very quietly were coming to us from China and they were barely noticed by most of us. When I was with you in Davos a year ago, Donald Trump's visit was at the centre of attention. President von der Leyen spoke with Professor Schwab. … To understand why, I want you to accompany me to a remote village in Guinea, just for a minute. But for this to be a success, we must also address the darker sides of the digital world. The point is that it is only by working together – across borders and across sectors – that we can tackle our global challenges. We need to bring together the innovation and the capability of the private sector, and the long-term vision and predictability and the funding of the public sector. In the last 100 years, more than 90 percent of crop varieties have disappeared from farmers’ fields, and all of the world’s 17 main fishing grounds are now being fished at or above their sustainable limits. 4 people per 100 000 have. Ms Von der Leyen insisted that the EU was working with the UK in the fight against Covid-19 and rejected the idea the pair were in a race to protect their own populations. The Alliance includes businesses, governments, civil society, indigenous people and communities, and international organizations. Richard Hatchett, for example, the former White House pandemic advisor, he was a lone voice when he said: ‘This is not a Chinese problem. New alliances for new solutions. Von der Leyen pledged to ensure that EU funds are spent with the rule of law guaranteed. Thank you very much, dear Klaus. And indeed, my speech focused on the European Green Deal and of course Digitalisation. And now, the companies must deliver. And yet, there were signs in Davos last January. Learning from the COVID-19 crisis The European Union will dedicate 20% of NextGenerationEU to digital projects. Because we need a Paris-style agreement for biodiversity. We know that preparedness is everything. Ursula von der Leyen, some in Germany claim, is responsible for the vaccine fiasco (Image: GETTY) The Luxembourg politician said "not repeating that in 2019 was a … This speech was first published on the European Commission's website. This is also why early in the pandemic, the European Union, together with organizations like the World Economic Forum, or the Gates Foundation and Global Citizen organized pledging initiatives to mobilise funding for the global coronavirus response. I want to invite our friends in the United States to join our initiatives. Together, we could create a digital economy rulebook that is valid worldwide: It goes from data protection and privacy to the security of critical infrastructure. And this is why Europe will soon present a legal framework for the restoration of healthy ecosystems. This will be a public-private partnership – and it will sit within our new European Health Emergency Response Authority, or in short HERA. The European Union cannot succeed without regions and cities. “We were late in granting authorisation. This global public-private partnership is working on removing deforestation from four global commodity supply chains – palm oil, beef, soy, and pulp and paper. We know how important this is for investors, who are looking for truly sustainable projects. Here it is: More than half of global GDP is dependent on high-functioning biodiversity and ecosystems – and it is from food to tourism, you just name it. But I think it is learning fast”, he said. We need this new public-private approach to detect earlier, develop together and manufacture faster at scale. World Economic Forum articles may be republished in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License, and in accordance with our Terms of Use. This new programme, it will be proactive. Greta Thunberg's message to world leaders at #DavosAgenda, Building trust: Here’s what you need to know about The Davos Agenda 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Ursula von der Leyen, President, European Commission. And we will reach out to our partners from around the world – from foundations to global institutions, from CEOs to NGOs, and from our oldest partners across the Atlantic to all those who want to join. These guidelines were inspired by her discussions with the parliament’s political groups, as well as by the European Council’s strategic agenda for 2019-2024. “I hope now that someone will now look at streamlining approvals within the EMA. It announced that EU-based manufacturing plants, such as the Pfizer production plant in Puurs, Belgium, would now have to request authorisation to be able to export the vaccine. But what we do know is that the boy became gravely ill and died a little later, as did his sister and his pregnant mother. This will have to be like COP21 was for climate.

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