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Health 09-10-2024

Slovakia continuously failed to fulfil hospital payment obligations rules Court of Justice

Est. 6min

Slovakia has lost a Court of Justice ruling over continuous late payments to public hospitals. The state-owned health insurance company is facing serious financial struggles as healthcare budget troubles mount.

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Central Asia 09-10-2024

Zdechovsky says EU-Kazakhstan partnership now more crucial than ever

Est. 6min

The European Union is bolstering its strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, aiming to enhance cooperation in energy, critical materials, connectivity, and agriculture.

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EU-India 09-10-2024

EU-India conclude ninth round of free trade agreement talks, core issues remain

Est. 4min

The European Union and India have concluded the ninth round of talks on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA). Although divergences on key issues remain, an FTA is in the interest of both sides.

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Kazakhstan voters greenlight construction of nuclear power plant, setting concerns aside

Est. 5min

Almost three-quarters of Kazakhstan voters said “yes” in a nationwide referendum held on 6 October, which asked citizens if they agreed with the construction of a nuclear power plant.

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Going nuclear, fusion could reduce emissions, increase security

Est. 8min

For its proponents, the lesser-known nuclear process – fusion - could bring a new era of clean and secure energy to Europe. For its detractors, it’s an expensive distraction.

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Steel packaging industry wants landfill tax increase, separate collections

Est. 7min

Steel for Packaging Europe has outlined its industry priorities for the 2024-2029 term. The industry association aims to put circularity at the heart of Europe’s economy while promoting recycling rates for steel.

Health 08-10-2024

French agency places Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity drug under close surveillance

Est. 3min

Novo Nordisk is to launch another Ozempic-like drug in France, but the country's drug safety agency is eager for it to only be used as a second-line treatment.

Global Europe 08-10-2024

French fighter jets may arrive in Ukraine in early 2025

Est. 2min

The planes would complement US-made F-16s already received by Ukraine.

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Ocean literacy is good for the sea, good for mental health too

Est. 6min

Researchers at the University of Plymouth, UK, have found that ‘beach cleans’ aren’t just good for the sea, but can also boost mental health and encourage better behaviour.

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Tech and the new mandate, Europe’s AI opportunities and challenges

Est. 7min

The previous European Parliament mandate introduced a raft of tech regulations to reign in Big Tech, including the much anticipated AI Act. Is Europe now in a position to lead globally?

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Health 08-10-2024

Ill health impacts political participation, pushing voters to populist parties, new study shows

Est. 6min

New research suggests a close relationship between the state of our health and our political behaviour. Ill health doesn't only reduce political participation; it also increases the likelihood of voting for a populist radical right party.

Health 08-10-2024

Poland’s prescription dilemma, how to unpack new Prescription and Dispensing Report

Est. 5min

The Polish Ministry of Health has unveiled a prescription and dispensing report summarising twelve months of intensive efforts to evaluate and overhaul the country’s prescription and dispensing systems.

Health 08-10-2024

Bulgaria pitches fast domestic authorisation of innovative drugs to attract pharma firms

Est. 4min

Bulgaria will rely on the speed and efficiency of its domestic authorisation procedures for innovative drug therapies to attract the interest of pharma companies to its small domestic market, the Ministry of Health told Euractiv.

Politics 08-10-2024

The Brief – A fateful moment for the EU

Est. 7min

The famous Franco-German engine turns out to be a hybrid that suffers from too many complexities and downsides, conversely the far-right is stepping on the gas.

Politics 08-10-2024

Hungary denies involvement in €9.2 million loan to Spain’s far-right Vox party

Est. 3min

In September 2024, Vox acknowledged to El País that it had financed its 2023 general and municipal elections campaigns with a €9.2 million loan granted by MBH – Hungary's second-largest bank, which is 30.5% owned by the Hungarian state.

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Global Europe 08-10-2024

Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen accession: A step towards European unity

Est. 5min

Romania and Bulgaria’s full accession to the Schengen Area in 2024 would not only bring economic benefits but also strengthen European solidarity and unity, marking a strong start for the European Commission in its new mandate.

Global Europe 08-10-2024

Israel starts ground operations in southwest Lebanon as Iran delivers warning

Est. 4min

Israel's military struck Beirut's southern suburbs overnight and said it killed a senior Hezbollah responsible for the group's budgeting and logistics.

Politics 08-10-2024

Polish far-right MEP calls for Israel to be declared a terrorist state

Est. 3min

To solve the conflict in Gaza, Israel must be declared a terrorist state, Polish far-right MEP Grzegorz Braun said during a debate in the European Parliament on Monday, marking the first anniversary of the 7 October attacks.

Politics 08-10-2024

Kyiv stands firm on ending Russian gas transit deal after meeting Slovakia’s Fico

Est. 3min

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reiterated Ukraine's decision not to extend its transit agreement with Russia, which expires at the end of this year, and urged European countries to reduce their dependence on Russian gas, much to Slovakia's Prime minister Robert Fico's dismay.

Economy 08-10-2024

EIB, Spain table new CMU proposals to eurozone finance chiefs

Est. 5min

Europe’s companies and technologies should stay in Europe, and Europe should invest in them, Calviño said

Global Europe 08-10-2024

Russian forces reach another key frontline city, Ukraine’s military says

Est. 3min

The advance of Moscow's forces - just like the capture of Vuhledar last week - has underlined Russia's vast superiority in men and materiel as Ukraine pleads for more weapons from the Western allies that have been supporting it.

Politics 08-10-2024

Kyiv stands firm on ending Russian gas transit deal after meeting Fico

Est. 4min

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Bulgarian farmers set to receive €100 million in state subsidies after protest threat., a Swedish far-right leader embroiled in gang-related controversy, and so much more. 

Politics 08-10-2024

Bulgarian farmers to receive €100 million in state subsidies after protest threat

Est. 2min

The Bulgarian government will give €100 million in state subsidies to local farmers who have threatened new protests over imports of Ukrainian agricultural products, the government announced on Monday.

Politics 08-10-2024

Swedish far-right leader embroiled in gang-related controversy

Est. 3min

The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats, Jimmie Akesson (SD, ECR), is now in hot water after a media investigation revealed that he allegedly knew the president of a motorcycle club with links to organised crime.

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