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New funding for the roll-out of electric vehicle charging points was announced by the French government on Friday (27 October) in a bid to match the development pace set by the EU's new alternative fuel infrastructure regulation.

The debate over the EU pharmaceutical package is currently in full swing in the Czech Republic, with discussions among Czech lawmakers revealing that the proposed changes to data and marketing protection are raising remarkable concerns.

While the EU has so far failed to take appropriate action against the most invasive forms of spyware, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) could offer a crucial opportunity for the EU to rein in the rampant human rights...

Fierce air and artillery strikes rang out in Gaza early on Monday (30 October) as Israeli troops backed by tanks pressed into the Palestinian enclave with a ground assault that prompted more international calls for civilians to be protected.

The approach of EU policymakers to open source software and the support period in the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act is taking shape. The Cyber Resilience Act is a legislative proposal introducing security requirements for connected devices. The draft law is...

Only 16 EU countries have met a June deadline to submit updated National Energy and Climate Plans to the European Commission for the period running up to 2030 – and none of them are fully compliant with the EU’s latest energy efficiency goals, according to a new report.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is currently touring Africa with the hope of striking a gas deal with would-be supplier Nigeria.

The European Commission’s plan to reduce pesticide use has faced criticism from European farmers, primarily due to concerns about the availability of alternatives by 2030. In response, a new target is being proposed to make the EU executive accountable for...

This series from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focuses on guiding public sector organisations through successful digital transformation processes, and is based on key findings from the AWS Institute. This third instalment explains how public sector organisations can introduce new technologies while managing legacy systems and streamlining procurement processes.

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied in cities in Europe, the Middle East and Asia over the weekend (29-30 October) to show support for the Palestinians as Israel's military widened its air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said the West wants to expand the conflict in the Ukraine to the Asia-Pacific region, Russian state media reported, citing comments made at a Beijing defence forum on Monday (30 October).

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the counries that abstained in a UN General Assembly vote calling for a humanitarian truce, Poland's PiS hunting for new opposition MPs to remain in power, and so much more.

Various Serbian opposition parties will join together at the 17 December elections following cooperation in the parliament and the protest organisation ‘Serbia against violence’. The opposition parties uniting include the Party of Freedom and Justice, the People’s Movement of Serbia,...

Slovenia has extended police checks at its border with Croatia and Hungary by another 20 days, until 19 November, citing concerns over terrorism and organised crime. Slovenia reinstated border checks on 21 October – the day Italy introduced checks at...

Romanian EU lawmaker Eugen Tomac (PMP/EPP) said he would appeal the EU Court of Justice’s decision rejecting his case against Austria’s Council veto on Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen bid. Because the EU court also delved into the substantive aspects, Tomac...

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will support ‘brutal financial aid’ to Ukraine – despite his pro-Russian rhetoric – if he is given guarantees the money will not be misappropriated and some will be used to renew border infrastructure and support...

Palestinians in northern Gaza reported fierce air and artillery strikes early on Monday (30 October) as Israeli troops backed by tanks pressed into the enclave with a ground assault that prompted more international calls for civilians to be protected.

The French constitution will contain the right to abortion from next year, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday, making France the first country to have such a right guaranteed by the constitution. On  International Women’s Day on 8 March, Macron...

Banning the defacing of national flags following a huge spike in anti-Semitic behaviour in Austria recently is something being proposed by Chancellor Karl Nehammer. Reports of anti-Semitism have increased sharply in Austria recently, with a reported 300% increase from last...

Scientific innovation is key to develop and phase-in new alternative methodologies in the research and testing fields, reducing reliance on animal use. Sanofi and the wider EU pharmaceutical industry are committed to actively replacing animals wherever possible. Whereas industry sectors are subjects to various scientific purposes and regulatory requirements, collaborative platforms such as EPAA help support this goal.