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Liberté toujours? As France sets its sights on a tobacco-free generation from 2032, it's not unreasonable to critique the strategy for weaning people off the death sticks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spent years dismantling independent media, tightening control over information.

Four MEPs expressed concern over Slovak backsliding during a trip to Bratislava.

EP President Roberta Metsola highlighted Denmark’s ability to build consensus and produce results in uncertain times, ahead of the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

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EP President Roberta Metsola highlighted Denmark’s ability to build consensus and produce results in uncertain times, ahead of the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

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The EU will target imports treated with banned pesticides and push for tougher animal welfare rules, as farm chief Hansen warns against “greenwashing.”

Billions of euros spent by NATO allies to buy military gear for Ukraine would count as "defence-related" spending under higher new spending commitments, sources told Euractiv.

On Tuesday, the Agriculture Committee adopted its position on EU standards for the breeding, housing, and handling of cats and dogs.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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On Tuesday, the Agriculture Committee adopted its position on EU standards for the breeding, housing, and handling of cats and dogs.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Bulgaria sends mixed signals on cancer care, launching a screening programme while delaying access to vital diagnostic testing.

The attack scuppers a vital Russian logistics route into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.

The agriculture and food sector plays a central role in ensuring food security in Europe. Securing its future is essential to building resilient, sustainable and competitive systems that empower farmers and support rural areas.

Labour groups say current EU rules are allowing construction companies to abuse subcontracted workers. Swedish centre-left MEP Johan Danielsson is urging the Commission to present a reform proposal.

Nearly 400,000 people are living with cancer in Denmark. Up to 50 per cent of all cancer cases are considered to be preventable by reducing risks, according to the new cancer plan.

In its previous report in March, the OECD had forecast growth of 3.1% for 2025 and 3.0% for 2026.

Following the victory of Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by the right-wing conservative PiS party, in Poland's presidential runoff election, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that he will seek a vote of confidence in the Sejm. Rafał Trzaskowski, the candidate of the liberal-conservative government camp, was narrowly defeated by Nawrocki on Sunday, having secured 49.1 percent against Nawrocki's 50.9 percent. Commentators stress the European dimension of the result.