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The alliance asked the commission to clarify how it will "create a supporting ecosystem" for new nuclear production capacities.

A cheat sheet to the formation of Germany’s next government.

“We're rolling out renewables very fast and that's good, but we are not developing the rest of the system with the same pace,” said Eurelectric’s Kristian Ruby.

The most likely outcome of Sunday’s German election would see Berlin play a more assertive role on the European stage – if at the risk of stepping on some toes.

"It is natural for the Polish Presidency to aim for a conclusion, but there are still many details to be worked out - not to mention the legal drafting, which must be very precise," Estonian Health Minister Riina Sikkut told Euractiv in an interview.

CPAC this year is more than a conference: it is a stepping stone for Europe’s right-of-the-right's own ‘Make Europe Great Again’ moment.

The mid-term review of EU regional funds in March will be a "first step" to reform the EU long-term budget, Fitto said.

While Health Technology Assessment agencies anticipate that joint efforts and harmonisation will enhance evaluations’ efficiency, tangible evidence is taking time to materialise.

Neglecting animals in emergency plans heightens mental health distress, disrupts evacuations, and amplifies trauma for those affected. The EU has the tools to address this but doesn’t.

The European Commission is preparing a new Circular Economy Act next year. Huhtamaki’s Salla Ahonen tells Euractiv that it should have clear, measurable targets combined with efficient enforcement.

Ireland’s healthcare quality has been boosted by rising hospital doctor numbers, up 61.3%, and the number of nurses and midwives, up 34.9% in ten years.

From rule maker to rule breaker.

The EU’s trade chief proposes to work with the US to keep Chinese steel from flooding both sensitive markets as an alternative to a tariff-fuelled trade war.

Security is the new competitiveness for the Polish presidency.

EU countries are pushing for the pending Critical Medicines Act to detail incentives offered for companies to produce treatments that will be ready in a crisis.

The text pits agriculture against the environment.

As Sweden grapples with rising gang violence, the government wants to give police tools to tackle gang recruitment online.

Leading CDU/CSU agricultural politicians had already expressed their preference for an alliance with the SPD.

It also proposed a “decarbonisation bank” for energy intensive industry and a regular communications on Europe’s CO2 price trajectory.

Even authorities deem the existing standards insufficient and outdated.