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In many EU countries, breast cancer treatments have been delayed or modified.

May 26 2020

European week against cancer: responding to cancer care challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

In the occasion of the European Week Against Cancer, we discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on cancer care in Europe.

FOP nutrition labelling may help consumers make health-conscious food choices

May 20 2020

Front-of-pack nutritional information – does it help consumers to choose healthier food?

Supporting the Commission report on front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labelling, the JRC reviewed the scientific literature on existing and proposed FOP labelling schemes and their effects on consumers and food business operators.

JRC research is helping identify countries and workers most affected by the crisis

May 19 2020

The economists analysing the impact of lockdown on Europe’s labour markets

The fight against the coronavirus pandemic is having a profound impact on economies, jobs and daily life.

Hand sanitising gel is ready for delivery. From left to right John Seghers and Håkan Emteborg, Joint Research Centre, Geel

May 19 2020

JRC-Geel produces over 1 ton of sanitising gel for the local hospital

JRC laboratory in Geel (Belgium) has teamed up with their local hospital to produce over 1 ton of hand sanitising gel.