Remarks by President Charles Michel before the working session of the informal meeting of the members of the European Council in Porto

Published on 8 May 2021

Upon his arrival for the second day of the informal meeting of the European Council members, President Charles Michel outlined the three topics linked to the COVID-19 pandemic discussed during their working dinner.

Continue reading on website
Other news

Thinking the unthinkable: A perspective on Natech risks and Black Swans

7 May 2021
A recently published JRC study examines whether technological accidents caused by natural hazards (Natech accidents) are real “Blacks Swans” (unpredictable and hence unpreventable events), identifies their possible causes and discusses effective strategies to manage extreme risks.The study concludes that the Black Swan metaphor is overused for technological accidents in general and Natech accident

CoR SEDEC Bulletin No. 10: COVID-19 impact and response measures

10 May 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected our world and our way of living, with the loss of thousands of lives and unprecedented consequences for every aspect of our daily existence. The Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) at the European Committee of the Regions produces regular bulletins on the policy fields within its remit, reflecting recent