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With the new German parliament likely to be more fragmented after the federal election on Sunday (September 26), several small parties are preparing themselves to play a kingmaker role in the subsequent coalition-building talks.

The European Commission has signed a joint procurement framework contract with the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly for the supply of monoclonal antibody treatment for coronavirus patients.

From supporting farmers to protecting the environment, the EU's farm policy covers a range of different goals. Learn how EU agriculture is funded, its history and its future.

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

From supporting farmers to protecting the environment, the EU's farm policy covers a range of different goals. Learn how EU agriculture is funded, its history and its future.

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

The controversial $7.1 billion acquisition of GRAIL by Illumina is developing into a test of the European Commission’s new guidance on merger control, but also of the EU's competition chief Margrethe Vestager's resolve to expand the bloc's supervision of such mergers.

Denmark, one of Washington's closest allies in Europe, disagrees with French and EU criticism of the United States over a submarine deal with Australia, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday (22 September).

Europe’s youth faces tougher challenges than previous generations. But while they persistently pay the price for economic crises, we know that it doesn’t have to be this way. As EU Finance Ministers open the debate on budget rules, it’s time...

In low-income countries, the fully vaccinated account for less than 1% of the population compared to the 55% fully vaccinated in rich countries, according to a report published by Amnesty International on Wednesday (22 September), which accuses pharmaceutical companies of obstructing access to vaccines. EURACTIV France reports. 

A US official warned against "manipulation" of gas prices in Europe, as a group of European MEPs accused Russia of being behind price rises. In return, Russia said the disbalance was a result of mistaken EU policy making.

Media are invited to the sessions of the European Citizens’ Panels, which continue with the second 200-citizen meeting set to take place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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Media are invited to the sessions of the European Citizens’ Panels, which continue with the second 200-citizen meeting set to take place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

Developing countries and campaigners welcomed the offer of increased climate finance from the US president, Joe Biden, at the UN on Tuesday (21 September), but warned that rich countries needed to do more to ensure the poorest received the assistance they need. EURACTIV's media partner, The Guardian, reports.

Energy ministers from European Union countries will on Wednesday (22 September) discuss the soaring price of gas and electricity across Europe, as some governments draw up measures to protect their consumers.

The EU has assured France of its support in the dispute with Australia and the US. Under the new Aukus pact, Australia's government has cancelled a 56-billion euro contract signed in 2016 for the purchase of French submarines and plans to buy US nuclear submarines instead. The EU has called the move unacceptable. Commentators caution against making too much of a fuss over the decision.

The crisis at China's second largest real estate group is coming to a head. Evergrande's share prices have dropped by around 80 percent since the start of the year. Investors fear that if the company goes bankrupt it would have a similar impact worldwide as the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in 2008. But Europe's press is unanimous that this comparison is flawed.