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The Polish government under Prime Minister Donald Tusk has added the country's two largest private media companies, Polsat and TVN, to the list of strategic companies, which enjoy special protection. The move is intended to protect these companies from takeovers that contravene the rule of law. Commentators point out that threats to press freedom don't only come from the private sector.

Every year on St Lucia's Day, celebrated on 13 December, a young woman chosen by public vote carries a wreath of candles on her head at a ceremony in Helsinki Cathedral and performs charitable tasks during the Christmas season. In 2024 Daniela Owusu was chosen as the first Black Lucia - and was promptly targeted by racists, especially on the social media.

2024 has been a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, with exciting new therapeutic breakthroughs and advancements in clinical research that have redefined what’s possible. By continuing to support AD research and prioritize the introduction of new innovations, policymakers have the opportunity to drive changes that will offer hope to patients, families and communities affected by this devastating disease both now and in the future.

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Speaking at the European Council, President Metsola called on leaders to step up in order to assert Europe’s place on the world stage.

Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Speaking at the European Council, President Metsola called on leaders to step up in order to assert Europe’s place on the world stage.

Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The Court of Justice upheld an earlier legal opinion that EU countries can withdraw protection that they voluntarily granted to temporary residents of Ukraine.

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Policymakers and industry leaders emphasised the need to lower total cost of ownership, tackle infrastructure gaps, and ensure Member States implement EU legislation to create a level playing field.

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Organisation of working time: domestic employers must establish a system enabling the duration of the daily working time of each domestic worker to be measured