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Support from the EU Solidarity Fund helps Slovenia and Greece recover from climate-related disasters
The Commission paid €328 million in EUSF support to Slovenia to help the country recover from the floods that occurred in August and September of 2023. An additional €76 million was transferred to Greece to…
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A safer digital future: new cyber rules become law
New EU cybersecurity rules take effect today, which will make everything from baby-monitors to smart watches safer. With the entry into force of the Cyber Resilience Act, specific mandatory cybersecurity…
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“Human Rights Are about Building the Future — Right Now” Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December: On Human Rights Day, we face a harsh truth. Human rights are under assault. Tens of…
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Iran, the EU and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) should be recognized by the EU as a terrorist group” was the main message of a conference hosted at the European Parliament by MEP…
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EU adapts product liability rules to digital age and circular economy
New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy.The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate…
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Action against ‘phone phishing’ gang in Belgium and the Netherlands: eight arrests | Eurojust
In a concerted operation, Belgian and Dutch authorities have cracked down on an internationally operating ‘phone phishing’ gang, leading to the arrest of eight suspects. In addition to ‘phishing’, or…
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A Message of Hope and Renewal: The Restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris
On a momentous day in Paris, as the doors of the renowned Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened, a message from His Holiness Pope Francis was read aloud to the gathered faithful. This…
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Big Pharma’s New Endgame: Sidestepping FDA’s Stricter Drug Ad Rules
The familiar setup plays out again: a woman stares into a mirror, her reflection tired and somber. Then, as she starts an antidepressant, her life magically transforms. Her corgi prances…
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EU and Mercosur countries agree new groundbreaking partnership
The EU has agreed to a mutually beneficial partnership with Mercosur, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The landmark deal will secure and diversify the EU’s supply chains, create new…