EU Commission takes Poland to Europe’s top court in bid to ‘protect independence’ of country’s judges

The EU Commission has taken Poland to the European Court of Justice over a reform it thinks undermines the independence of the country’s judiciary. Poland claims the EU has no legal right to meddle in its internal politics. … Read More >EU Commission takes Poland to Europe’s top court in bid to ‘protect independence’ of country’s judges

WHO says Sinopharm and Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines have efficacy levels compatible with its requirements

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the data it has been given by Chinese firms Sinopharm and Sinovac suggest that their vaccines meet the WHO’s efficacy requirements for emergency-use listing. … Read More >WHO says Sinopharm and Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines have efficacy levels compatible with its requirements

Finland’s govt backs down on plan to lock city dwellers in their homes as proposed anti-Covid measures deemed unconstitutional

Finland’s government has withdrawn a proposal to impose strict lockdowns in five cities, including the capital Helsinki. PM Sanna Marin has accepted the measures were deemed illegal by the country’s constitutional law committee. … Read More >Finland’s govt backs down on plan to lock city dwellers in their homes as proposed anti-Covid measures deemed unconstitutional

Most of Sweden ‘very vulnerable’ as govt delays easing of Covid measures by 3 weeks after worst infection day this year

The planned relaxation of some of Sweden’s Covid-19 measures has been delayed until at least May 3, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has said after the country recorded its highest number of new coronavirus cases this year. … Read More >Most of Sweden ‘very vulnerable’ as govt delays easing of Covid measures by 3 weeks after worst infection day this year

EU fights to speed up Covid vaccine rollout, with delivery of 107 million doses by end of March

The European Commission has said the bloc will receive a shipment of 107 million Covid jabs from three pharma firms before the end of March, significantly below initial targets, as it battles to speed up its vaccine rollout. … Read More >EU fights to speed up Covid vaccine rollout, with delivery of 107 million doses by end of March