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What is the primary role of the ECDC during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the primary role of the ECDC during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- To distribute vaccines to member states
- To conduct research on COVID-19 treatments
- To release periodically updated “rapid risk assessments” and provide scientific advice (correct)
- To issue binding directives to member states
What is the limitation of the ECDC's powers?
What is the limitation of the ECDC's powers?
- It has limited financial resources
- It has limited access to data
- It has no binding authority outside its own staff (correct)
- It has limited personnel
What is the mission of the ECDC?
What is the mission of the ECDC?
- To provide financial aid to member states
- To promote tourism in EU member states
- To identify, assess, and communicate emerging health threats (correct)
- To regulate the food industry in EU member states
Which EU agency works in partnership with the ECDC?
Which EU agency works in partnership with the ECDC?
Where is the ECDC based?
Where is the ECDC based?
What does the TCA provide for in terms of trade in goods between the UK and the EU?
What does the TCA provide for in terms of trade in goods between the UK and the EU?
What aspect of cooperation is excluded from the TCA?
What aspect of cooperation is excluded from the TCA?
What is a potential consequence of Brexit for the EU's international standing?
What is a potential consequence of Brexit for the EU's international standing?
Which of the following EU programmes is the UK participating in, according to the TCA?
Which of the following EU programmes is the UK participating in, according to the TCA?
What is a potential benefit of the UK's exit from the EU, according to the text?
What is a potential benefit of the UK's exit from the EU, according to the text?
What was the primary focus of the first phase of the Withdrawal Agreement negotiations?
What was the primary focus of the first phase of the Withdrawal Agreement negotiations?
According to Article 50, what is the process for a Member State to withdraw from the EU?
According to Article 50, what is the process for a Member State to withdraw from the EU?
What is the outcome of the UK and the EU agreement on reciprocal protection for citizens?
What is the outcome of the UK and the EU agreement on reciprocal protection for citizens?
What is the significance of the European Commission's role in the Brexit negotiations?
What is the significance of the European Commission's role in the Brexit negotiations?
What is the duration of the Brexit negotiations under Article 50?
What is the duration of the Brexit negotiations under Article 50?
Which countries have engaged in discussions about procuring Russian or Chinese vaccines?
Which countries have engaged in discussions about procuring Russian or Chinese vaccines?
What was a common narrative among some eurosceptic member states during the vaccination programme rollout?
What was a common narrative among some eurosceptic member states during the vaccination programme rollout?
What was the result of the pandemic's weaknesses in fiscal governance?
What was the result of the pandemic's weaknesses in fiscal governance?
What was realized by member states in 2020 regarding public health?
What was realized by member states in 2020 regarding public health?
What is a potential outcome of the EU's increased investment in public health?
What is a potential outcome of the EU's increased investment in public health?
What was a challenge to the Schengen Agreement during the pandemic?
What was a challenge to the Schengen Agreement during the pandemic?
What was the aim of the EU Vaccine Strategy and the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy?
What was the aim of the EU Vaccine Strategy and the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy?
What did several EU countries do despite the advanced purchase agreements with the EU Commission?
What did several EU countries do despite the advanced purchase agreements with the EU Commission?
What was the theoretical effect of the advanced purchase agreements on member states?
What was the theoretical effect of the advanced purchase agreements on member states?
Where did several member states seek vaccines from, in addition to the EU?
Where did several member states seek vaccines from, in addition to the EU?
What is the primary goal of the UK's stance on international commitments and following international law?
What is the primary goal of the UK's stance on international commitments and following international law?
What is the condition for the UK to make payments into the EU budget?
What is the condition for the UK to make payments into the EU budget?
What is the trend observed in the number of 'illegal immigrants' entering the UK?
What is the trend observed in the number of 'illegal immigrants' entering the UK?
What is the purpose of the Bibby Stockholm ship, according to the UK government?
What is the purpose of the Bibby Stockholm ship, according to the UK government?
What is the expected outcome of the next general election in the UK, according to a major poll?
What is the expected outcome of the next general election in the UK, according to a major poll?
How long did it take to negotiate the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)?
How long did it take to negotiate the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)?
What is the outcome of the European Parliament's vote on the TCA?
What is the outcome of the European Parliament's vote on the TCA?
What is the primary focus of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)?
What is the primary focus of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)?
What is the UK's stance on the CJEU's jurisdiction after Brexit?
What is the UK's stance on the CJEU's jurisdiction after Brexit?
What is the UK's immigration policy, according to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?
What is the UK's immigration policy, according to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?
What is the primary purpose of the EU4Health programme?
What is the primary purpose of the EU4Health programme?
How does the EU4Health programme encourage cooperation among member states?
How does the EU4Health programme encourage cooperation among member states?
What is the budget of the EU4Health programme?
What is the budget of the EU4Health programme?
What is the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to the EU4Health programme?
What is the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to the EU4Health programme?
What is the impact of the EU4Health programme on the EU's treaty competences in health?
What is the impact of the EU4Health programme on the EU's treaty competences in health?
