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Bayer’s head of Pharmaceuticals talks to Euractiv about US tariffs, expresses scepticism over CMA, and how the discussion on RDP should be focused on increasing it for incentivising competitiveness.

Some NATO diplomats privately question whether their placating strategy towards Trump will be enough to fully avert an acrimonious June summit.

Italians are least supportive of an EU defence spending boost, according to exclusive poll for Euractiv.

The redistributive payment accounts for 23% of all direct EU subsidies in Czechia under the national Strategic Plan within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

The Mediterranean country already fulfils NATO obligation to spend 2% of GDP on defence, investing nearly 3.5% so far.

The US is the largest destination for EU agricultural and food products after the UK.

Ireland’s pharmaceutical sector holds its breath after escaping Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs blitz. The United States’ trade strategy is ‘in no one’s interests’ says the Taoiseach.

The president welcomed pharma reshoring plans in remarks Wednesday.

In July 2022, North Macedonia held its first intergovernmental conference, marking the official start of EU negotiations, 17 years after the country had received candidate status. An acrimonious name dispute with Greece played a significant role in keeping North Macedonia in limbo on the EU track for more than a decade. Additionally, a dispute with Bulgaria over historical and identity issues stalled the process, with negative spillover effects on the credibility of the EU in the country. (…)

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He lamented how the US "imports virtually all our computers, phones, and electronics," singling out semiconductors and America's dependence on Taiwan.

Trump also announced tariffs of 34% on China, 26% on India, 25% on South Korea, 24% on Japan, 31% on Switzerland, 10% on the UK, and duties on dozens of other countries.

Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), Chairman of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, reacts to the 20% tariff announced by US President Donald Trump tonight.
Committee on International Trade

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), Chairman of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, reacts to the 20% tariff announced by US President Donald Trump tonight.
Committee on International Trade

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Italy rejects a revision of the EU's tobacco taxation directive, according to a letter seen by Euractiv.

Renewable carbon offers a pathway to replace fossil-based resources across industries, from construction and packaging to chemicals and textiles, placing it at the heart of Europe’s circular economy strategy.

State agency warns that new higher out-of-pocket prices will affect patients and pharmacies, increasing the risk of low-income patients being unable to afford long-term medication.

China and the EU aim to resist protectionism while safeguarding the multilateral trade system. Chinese FDI in the EU hit a five-year high of €185 billion last year, nearly matching EU investments in China.

Patients with rare diseases in the Czech Republic often face a fragmented healthcare system, with high-quality medical care available only for some diagnoses.

Timothy Omotoso was accused of raping several of his congregants in a trial that gripped the country.

The inclusion of an implementing mechanism in the pact is still under discussion