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Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:41
Belgian regulators have acknowledged that external trade dynamics could influence national and EU-level positions on the new pharmaceutical legislation.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:12
Greeks remain 'spectators' to pharmaceutical innovation. New medicines are frequently approved, but never reach patients.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 11:25
In his parting remarks, Gen. Robert Brieger said the EU needs to improve the “quantity” and “quality” of its defence capabilities.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:07
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about why the EU's defence pact with the UK makes sense, Spain’s rail system struggling despite billions in EU funding, and so much more.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:00
Discussions among Member States regarding reform of the European Union's pharmaceutical legislation, which aims to guarantee all its citizens access to affordable medicines and development of their production in EU, are coming to an end. This will ensure strategic resilience and autonomy of the Union, economic growth, and stability of healthcare systems in member countries.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:51
Polish PM Donald Tusk unveiled on Thursday a bold plan to boost Baltic Sea security and expand Poland’s ports.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:47
A document confirming the milestone and detailing how it was achieved has already been submitted to NATO.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:01
Europe’s political centre is holding, but for how much longer?
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:00
The EU-UK defence pact set to be signed on Monday is a no-brainer – but certainly not a silver bullet to fix a complex security relationship.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:00
Conte occupies a niche space in Europe's so-called pro-peace camp.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:00
Germany was the only EU state to appoint a special representative for the region, but will now abolish it, Euractiv has learned.
Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:00
Billions in EU funds haven’t stopped mounting criticism of Spain’s troubled rail network.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 18:50
Turkey has always been a pivotal place, the stage for historic contests and mythical clashes. Modern Turkey remains a theatre for world-shaping drama. At least that was the plan...
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 17:13
The Slow Food movement aims to make its Brussels event a “recurring and strategic gathering.”
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:44
Bulgaria earns more than $300 million annually from transiting Russian gas to Serbia and Hungary.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:32
At the centre of the spat: Beijing’s plan to impose a 34% tariff on French spirits starting in July as a counterpunch against planned EU levies on Chinese electric vehicles.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:08
Instead of calming a divided nation, he’s leaned into 'a politics of revenge' – keeping Slovakia locked in a cycle of fear and blame.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:06
At a gathering in Turkey, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said there's support to dramatically increase military spending across the alliance.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 14:10
Poland hopes to launch trilogue negotiations on the pharmaceutical package by the beginning of June, but a minority of member states continues blocking consensus.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 13:36
Rules to limit financial risk are dragging on the bloc's digital economy.
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