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European Court of Justice dashes Italy’s hopes on EU medicines agency relocation

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.
Categories: European Union

Integrated care can break silos in treating diabetes, says health expert

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.
Categories: European Union

Lithuania won’t challenge Brussels over Kaliningrad to avoid ‘victory’ for Russia

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.
Categories: European Union

European Investment Council heavily criticised in parliament report

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).
Categories: European Union

As Europe bakes in heatwave, wildfires rage from Portugal to Croatia

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.
Categories: European Union

Zelenskyy urges ‘special tribunal’ into Russian invasion

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.
Categories: European Union

UAE announces $2 billion investment in hi-tech Indian ‘food parks’ to ease shortages

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.
Categories: European Union

The old continent loses its youth

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.
Categories: European Union

OSCE sounds ‘alarm’ on Russian ‘filtration centres’ in Ukraine

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.
Categories: European Union

Czech Presidency pitches first compromise in EU’s upcoming data law

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...
Categories: European Union

How Russia de facto recognised Kosovo

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.
Categories: European Union

Top EU court backs Greece against Denmark in closure of feta export saga

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.
Categories: European Union

Euro and dollar parity: what does it mean? / Turmoil and scandal in French politics

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...
Categories: European Union

LEAK: EU drafts plan to reduce gas consumption ahead of uncertain winter

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.
Categories: European Union

Accelerating sustainable outcomes for Europe’s future with cloud and machine learning [Promoted content]

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...
Categories: European Union

Online Safety Bill shelved amid UK leadership contest

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. 
Categories: European Union

EU watchdog: Commission’s lack of will to find texts with Pfizer boss is a wake-up call

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.
Categories: European Union

EU lawmakers vote to blacklist soy biodiesel over sustainability concerns

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.
Categories: European Union

Gazprom says it cannot guarantee safe operation of Nord Stream 1 pipeline

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.
Categories: European Union

Finns flex muscle with Germany over energy crunch

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.
Categories: European Union

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