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Stolipinovo: Europe’s Invisible Border for Roma
A recent Charlie Hebdo report from Plovdiv spotlights a European reality that rarely makes it into policy slogans: segregation can be “normal” on paper, and brutal in everyday life. In…
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Europe-wide monitoring for antimicrobial resistance in surface waters can help improve data on health risks
Monitoring of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is needed to better protect public health, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) study published today, which identifies priorities for setting up Europe-wide monitoring…
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Circular economy: deal on new EU rules for the automotive sector | News
Improved vehicle design and use of recycled materials According to the agreed draft, all new vehicles should be designed so as to allow the easy removal of as many parts…
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New €3 customs duty on small parcels entering the EU
The EU has agreed to apply a fixed customs duty of €3 on small parcels valued at less than €150 entering the EU from 1 July 2026. This temporary measure…
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Winners of EU Product Safety Awards announced
Today, the European Commission announced the winners of the 2025 EU Product Safety Award. The Award encourages and honours innovative business initiatives and research that enhance consumer safety beyond legal requirements.…
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Deal on comprehensive reform of EU pharmaceutical legislation | News
Regulatory data and market protection to support innovation Parliament and Council negotiators agreed to a regulatory data protection period (during which other companies cannot access product data) of eight years,…
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Council of Europe Assembly Committee unanimously rejects a possible new protocol on involuntary measures in mental health
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s (PACE) SOC committee said it is against a possible new protocol on the involuntary placement and involuntary treatment of persons in mental…
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EU plans to upgrade energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence
The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to address long-standing issues in the planning and implementation of the EU’s energy infrastructure. They aim to ensure that affordable and clean energy flows more efficiently across…
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Euria: A Swiss Answer to Europe’s AI Sovereignty Fears
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday life, concerns over privacy, data sovereignty and energy use are growing across Europe. Euria, a new AI assistant launched by Swiss provider Infomaniak,…
Human Rights
UK Deputy Prime Minister discusses the European Convention on Human Rights with PACE committee in London
The Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary of the United Kingdom David Lammy has underscored the British Government’s commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights during an exchange of…