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Low uptake and poor monitoring of outcomes led to the cancellation of a health screening initiative. Some programme users had been gaming the system with overstated health concerns.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

European Council President António Costa highlighted the importance of social dialogue as well as the need to boost competiteveness at the 592nd plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee.

Poor access to novel medicines has prompted Cyprus to propose an EU approach to voluntary joint procurement between member states.

The successful no confidence motion plunges France back into severe political crisis.

Ahead of next week's Council meeting, fishermen and NGOs are calling on the EU to review outdated allocation methods – for different reasons.

NATO diplomats and experts have long discussed what type of attack could trigger the mutual defence clause.

For the EU to maintain credibility on sustainability and trade, it must apply consistent standards.

"We must ensure that there is security in energy prices,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.

Epoxy resins are essential in modern technology, enhancing durability, efficiency, and sustainability across sectors like automotive, medical, and energy. Key applications include thermal stress management, protective potting, and advanced shielding, making epoxies integral to Europe’s technological and competitive future.

Companies hoping to sell products relying on sustainability claims may soon have to get verification, a new EU law approaching the finish line suggests.

The Council today reached an agreement on a proposed framework for Financial Data Access (FIDA) that aims to open the access of financial institutions to each other’s customer data.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 December 2024 and the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 12 and 13 December 2024 will take place on 6 December 2024 at 14.30.

The European Union's proposed regulation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) has sparked significant debate within the technology industry over its implications on Europe's ability to innovate in next-generation technologies such as 5G and 6G.

France's government is facing two no-confidence motions which are expected to be put to vote in parliament today, Wednesday. If the left-wing opposition parties and the right-wing populist RN vote against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's cabinet, President Emmanuel Macron will have to appoint a new head of government, whose parliamentary majority could again be uncertain. Commentators observe the situation with concern.