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Whatever their effects, there is almost no doubt that Trump’s policies,  if implemented, will have a seismic impact on the global economy.

A new binding decision in Bulgaria could add millions of leva to the health budget of one of the poorest EU countries, as rare disease patients can now seek compensation for discrimination.

A new cancer Action Guide is equipping key stakeholders with targeted strategies to enhance efficiency and patient-centred care.

A new report warns journalists against relying on AI tools when reporting on the Global South, specifically for article writing, editing, translation and summarization.

Businesses and MEPs have written to President von der Leyen urging her to include carbon capture, use and storage in her landmark strategy to be unveiled at the end of February.

During a press conference, President António Costa presented the main results of the first-ever meeting of European leaders dedicated to defence.

European Council President António Costa will chair the Informal EU leaders' retreat in Palais d’Egmont, Brussels. Upon arrival he emphasized the need for an open discussion among EU leaders on European defense, stressing that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and that member states share a common interest in increased cooperation at the EU level.

The Deal is part of the Labour government’s 'reset' approach to the EU – just a few years after London left the bloc.

Germans fear for the future of the firewall against the far right, but Friedrich Merz’s lead may survive the fallout he has caused.

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Germany's 'klimageld' scheme has never got off the ground despite government pledges – but a new study says that might not matter.

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The vast majority of products contained substances that should be kept "far away from our kids," said Eriksen.

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Claims that the European Commission asked NGOs to lobby on their behalf are "categorically" untrue, one director said.

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Rule of law: action brought by a professional association of Romanian prosecutors against the Commission decision repealing the decision establishing the mechanism for cooperation and verification is dismissed as inadmissible

Cuts to the WHO's operational budget are on the table for 2026-27.

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France finally being on track to adopt its budget is also likely to reassure the Commission, which has recently expressed concerns about French public spending.

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From environmental standards to consumers protection, the Commission wants to tackle the import surge from e-commerce companies.

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Many economists have criticised the idea of subsidising electricity prices, arguing that efforts should instead focus on increasing electricity supply, such as building new gas-fired power plants.

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Europe is bracing for Trump tariffs as early as this week – and the tone has shifted among EU leaders.

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Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, together with a ten percent tariff on Canadian energy imports and all goods from China. The US President justified the move saying it was aimed at countering the threat of "illegal aliens and deadly drugs" crossing US borders. The three affected countries have announced countermeasures. Europe's press shows little understanding for Trump's move.