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Thu, 07/14/2022 - 16:10
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Thursday (14 July) that the challenged decision to move the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to Amsterdam instead of Milan cannot be annulled.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 16:09
People living with diabetes must be put "in the driver's seat" of their treatments thanks to the integrated care concept, a health expert told EURACTIV.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 16:00
Lithuania said on Thursday (14 July) that it will not attempt to challenge a clarification by the European Commission allowing sanctioned civilian-use goods to transit by rail through its territory to Russia's exclave of Kaliningrad, which Brussels stressed constitutes "no change in position" towards Moscow.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 15:58
The Commission must find a new approach to managing the European Innovation Council (EIC) following extended issues in its operations, according to a draft report released by MEP Christian Ehler on Wednesday (13 July).
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 15:45
Wildfires raged across tinder-dry country in Portugal, Spain, France and Croatia on Thursday (14 July), burning homes and threatening livelihoods, as much of Europe baked in a heatwave that has pushed temperatures into the mid-40Cs in some countries.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 15:33
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday (14 July) called for a "special tribunal" to investigate Russia's invasion of Ukraine, addressing a conference at The Hague focused on war crimes in Ukraine.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 14:47
The United Arab Emirates has pledged $2 billion to help develop a series of "food parks" in India to tackle food insecurity in South Asia and the Middle East, the UAE, India, the US and Israel said on 14 July.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 14:31
Young people trust the EU and governments in general more than older age cohorts. In turn, however, governments are doing little to prove themselves worthy of that trust.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 14:16
A report by the world's largest security body on Thursday (14 July) expressed "grave concern" about alleged mistreatment of tens of thousands of Ukrainians at so-called filtration centres set up by Russia in occupied territories of Ukraine.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 14:15
Despite only taking over the helm of the EU two weeks ago, the Czech Presidency circulated a first partial compromise text on the Data Act earlier this week and seen by EURACTIV. The Data Act is horizontal legislation regulating the...
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 14:00
When there are so many signals indicating that Russia will recognise Kosovo because it seeks similar recognition for Donetsk and Lugansk, those are no longer coincidences, writes Orhan Dragaš.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 13:55
The European Court of Justice confirmed on Thursday (14 July) that the EU's protection for feta cheese also applies outside the bloc's borders in a much-awaited ruling that settles a long-standing cheese fight between Greece and Denmark.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 13:08
In EURACTIV’s last episode of Beyond the Byline before the summer holidays, we are addressing the turmoil in French politics. With Emmanuel Macron struggling to set up a functioning government, we look at whether a coalition is a possibility and...
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 13:04
The European Commission is drafting plans to help EU countries reduce fossil gas demand and, if necessary, curtail consumption in the face of “a likely deterioration of gas supply outlook” this winter, according to leaked policy proposals seen by EURACTIV.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 12:00
Hard-wiring sustainability into digital transformation and innovation is crucial as the European Union strives to achieve its twin climate and digital transitions. As David Jensen, coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Digital Transformation Task Force, said at the Amazon...
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 10:56
The UK’s Online Safety Bill looks set to be shelved, temporarily at least, as the contest to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister gets underway.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 10:05
The European Ombudsman has harshly criticised the EU executive for their response to texts between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Albert Bourla, and confirmed the finding of maladministration.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 08:22
The European Parliament’s industry committee voted Wednesday (13 July) to restrict soy oil as a feedstock for biofuel production, a move that would put the crop on the same footing as palm oil in the EU.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 07:49
Kremlin-controlled energy giant Gazprom said on Wednesday (13 July) it could not guarantee the safe operation of a critical part of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline because of doubt over the return of a turbine from Canada.
Thu, 07/14/2022 - 07:44
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Finnish politicians ready to go tough on Germany, Draghi's government at risk of falling, and so much more.
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