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Sustainable palm oil is part of the solution, but EUDR uncertainty threatens smallholders and markets, say producers

WHO’s Andrew Black warns tobacco industry influence over governments is worsening

A coordinated EU ‘brain plan’ would unite fragmented initiatives, align funding and policy, boost scientific progress and patient outcomes, say brain experts

Way off track to meet ambitious production targets, the EU is looking to link prospective producers with buyers

The current conflict revolves around who will take a lead role in developing the fighter jet part of a joint aviation combat system

Latest CCCEU-Roland Berger report shows Chinese firms' resilience in EU: over 53% grew revenue in 2024 with half expanding investment in 2025, despite a 6th yearly fall in business climate score, calling for less politicisation and fewer market barriers.

Disagreement over WHO proposals leaves Brussels silent on the world stage

Several other countries, including EU members Hungary and Bulgaria, have also passed anti-LGBTQ "propaganda" laws that critics say are inspired by Russia

The Democracy Shield, published by the Commission on Wednesday, is a strategic effort by the EU to fight hybrid online disinformation attacks from Russia and others

Europe faces chronic antibiotic shortages. A study in sixteen European countries highlights that prices for widely used off-patent antibiotics have fallen about 10% since 2020, while production, labour, and energy costs have surged over 30%, worsening supply challenges.

Leaks ahead of the Commission's formal digital omnibus proposal next week have the S&D group extremely worried

The challenges come at a critical time for Zelenskyy, who has remained popular and largely unchallenged since Russia invaded in 2022

Despite their overall optimism, nine in ten Chinese businesses say the EU’s focus on economic security and “de-risking” from Beijing has negatively affected their operations

The Critical Medicines Act (CMA) is an opportunity to address Europe’s medicine shortages, particularly for patients relying on plasma-derived therapies. It must ensure resilient plasma supply chains, patient-centred procurement, balanced stockpiling, and support access to innovative treatments like gene therapy.

In today's edition: disinformation, algorithmic management law, privacy reform backlash, telecoms

In today's edition: Illegal tobacco market, COP11, US drug deal

In today's edition: COP30 agenda fudge, 2040 climate deal, energy taxation

The European Union is facing growing risks linked to health emergencies, geopolitical tensions, and climate-related disasters. In response, the European Commission launched the EU Stockpiling Strategy and the Medical Countermeasures Strategy in July, as part of its wider Preparedness Union Strategy. The initiative aims to secure essential goods such as food, water, oil, fuel, and […]

Plus, SAFE plans, ministers meet on Ukraine, and a fight over fighter jets

In today's edition: CAP simplification, UTPs, EUDR