Politics 14-10-2024

Austrian president delays government formation amid far-right FPÖ cooperation rejection

Est. 3min

"If you are against the Freedom Party, you will say the president is playing a clever game to try to prevent it from forming a government."

Global Europe 14-10-2024

Ukraine has a plan. Does the EU have one?

Est. 6min

Without action, Europe could soon be stuck with an unfavourable settlement, along with the costs and consequences.

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Health 14-10-2024

G7 commitment to tackling AMR needs to graduate from policy talk to sustainable action

Est. 8min

This year, we’ve seen the urgent challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rightly taking centre-stage at the most high-profile global meetings, including the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September and the G7 Health Ministers’ meeting, which took place last week …

Tech 14-10-2024

Key stakeholders criticise Commission’s top-down Competitiveness Fund plans

Est. 5min

"The one-size-fits-all is not the correct answer,” said Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan

Global Europe 14-10-2024

UK begins inquiry into woman’s death by Novichok nerve agent

Est. 3min

While British police have charged in absentia three Russians over the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter, no formal case has been brought against them over the death of a woman in Salisbury in 2018.

Moon race, private competition in focus as space powers gather in Milan

Est. 5min

The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) since 1950 has been a venue for the scientists, engineers, companies and political leaders of spacefaring nations to discuss cooperation. But Russia this time is not invited.

Politics 14-10-2024

Belgium one step closer to forming a government after municipal elections

Est. 2min

The N-VA leader was careful not to reveal his coalition plans for Antwerp.

Politics 14-10-2024

EU prosecutors accuse mayor supported by ex-PM Borissov’s party

Est. 3min

"The beneficiary presented false information", the EPPO said.

Global Europe 14-10-2024

EU-UK eye security pact as Lammy attends talks for first time in two years

Est. 3min

An EU-UK security pact had been in the making for several years but has largely remained dormant.

Politics 14-10-2024

Czech Skoda warns EU car emission targets will not be met, calls for policy rethink

Est. 3min

"Unless the policy is rethought, the next years will be quite painful."

Politics 14-10-2024

Europe remains stuck in the challenge of immigrant integration, expert warns

Est. 4min

The whole political spectrum in the EU is moving towards a tougher stance on migration.

Politics 14-10-2024

Albania’s Italy-run migrant centres will soon receive first arrivals

Est. 4min

The news comes amid growing interest from EU leaders over the model.

Politics 14-10-2024

Iceland’s government coalition collapses, PM calls for snap elections

Est. 2min

He cited difficulties within the coalition on matters such as migration and energy.

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Securing Europe’s future with a transatlantic energy alliance

Est. 6min

For Europe to maintain a stable energy supply and remain competitive whilst continuing to strive for net neutrality by 2050, it must further strengthen its transatlantic energy architecture. Best-in-class LNG will be central to this.

Politics 14-10-2024

French government to propose tougher immigration laws in 2025

Est. 3min

France could be heading for a reversal of the already controversial 2024 law.

Economy 14-10-2024

Germany’s Scholz banks on ‘Made in Germany bonus’ for national election

Est. 3min

Whether it can secure the SPD another term in the chancellery remains to be seen.

Politics 14-10-2024

Lithuania’s centre-left opposition says it will try to form government

Est. 3min

Early results showed the Social Democrats winning the popular vote of the election, which was dominated by concerns over living costs and potential threats from neighbouring Russia.

Global Europe 14-10-2024

EU foreign ministers to address Ukraine and Middle East crises amid escalation

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today (14 October) to discuss urgent matters, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the volatile situation in the Middle East.

EU Enlargement: The overlooked factor in the EU’s 2040 climate targets

Est. 4min

How will new EU members' unique energy starting points—particularly those that are highly dependent on fossil fuels or have outdated energy infrastructure—impact the Union’s overall ability to meet its 2040 targets?

Health 14-10-2024

French politicians alarmed by sale of major consumer healthcare firm to US equity firm

Est. 3min

Sanofi sale highlights concerns over EU’s ability to produce basic medicines.

Health 14-10-2024

Political groups await EPP’s move on full-standing health committee

Est. 3min

Even for the EPP the situation seems unclear to many.

Health 14-10-2024

Global health summit tackles WHO funding crisis and trust

Est. 4min

Only 12% of WHO funding comes from predictable, flexible assessed contributions (ACs), while 88% relies on voluntary contributions (VCs).

Global Europe 13-10-2024

Why Costa has to prepare for a tough term ahead

Est. 9min

The sense in Brussels is that, indeed, difficult choices will have to be made.

Global Europe 13-10-2024

EU pitches voluntary contributions to fund Ukraine military aid to circumvent Hungary’s blockage

Est. 4min

"The tranche (...) has been blocked for one and a half years now, and frankly speaking, it is undermining our political will of supporting Ukraine," one high-raking EU official said.

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