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Hungary demands EU action against Ukraine as Russian oil spat escalates
Budapest argues it’s facing an energy crunch after Kyiv imposed a partial ban on Moscow’s oil transiting the country.
This burger could kill the EU
Trump allies begin eyeing a new battlefield if Biden drops out
Improving lung cancer survival in Europe
Harnessing the power of digital product identification
Draghi’s EU competitiveness plan set to be delayed until September
EU parliament centrists circle wagons to keep far right out of top jobs
Open Access: A Moral Imperative for Progress
There is a moral imperative to make scientific research freely available. Publicly funded research should be publicly accessible. Accelerating research availability can save lives, support researchers’ careers, and create a brighter future.
Europe has avoided the nuke question for decades. No longer
America has protected Europe with is nuclear umbrella for more than 70 years. In the era of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the continent is quietly debating a different nuclear future.
Intel shelves French, Italian chip investments
The chipmaker’s losses have forced it to pause research investments in Europe that could have bolstered region’s semiconductor plans.
The call for an EU Action Plan for rare diseases
Driving excellence: A new EU Action Plan for rare diseases that drives innovation, creativity and competitiveness can position the EU as a leader on the global stage.
The sleepy corner of England battling China
In an unlikely U.K. political battleground, politicians all want a piece of the lithium boom.
China’s military is tapping into EU-funded research
Ties with high-risk Chinese universities come at an awkward time for the bloc.
Fortress Hungary has a surprising answer to its population crisis: Migration
Quietly and without much fanfare, Viktor Orbán’s government is allowing more and more guest workers into the country.
The EU’s strategy to safeguard its tech against China is stumbling
A year after its launch, Ursula von der Leyen’s Economic Security Strategy has been stalled by pushback from member countries, leaked document shows.
Scorched-earth summer: Biden, Sunak and Macron go negative
Struggling leaders in America, Britain and France are bombarding their political opponents, some of whom are testing the bounds of the mainstream.
EU HTA: If we want faster access to cancer treatment for all, we need to get it right
In January 2025 the EU HTA Regulation will become reality. Let’s work together to ensure it facilitates faster patient access to new cancer treatments.
EU presents China with clear way to avert EV duties — good luck with that
Beijing would have to overhaul its subsidy-driven export model to meet European Union demands.
Football tourism to bring €1B to Germany in Euro 2024 tournament, study shows
That will boost German GDP by about 0.1 percent, according to the Ifo Institute study.
The secret arms deal that cost Putin an ally
Leaked files reveal betrayal by Russia’s proxies provoked Armenia to quit a military alliance with Moscow, in a blow to Vladimir Putin.
Germany launches 11th-hour bid to avert trade war with China
Germany wants the EU to set tariffs on electric vehicles at a low level to avoid severe retaliation from Beijing.
Brits think Labour will unpick Brexit. They may be disappointed.
New polling for POLITICO suggests many voters just haven’t got Keir Starmer’s message.
4 ways the EU election could reshape French politics
While a right-wing surge is expected to sweep Europe at the EU election this weekend, the results could have significant political consequences domestically in France.
Homeopathy, vaccines, Big Pharma. Where do the Greens actually stand on health?
Green members debunk historical and recent dubious positions on public health policies.
Fear, a decisive force in these European elections
Europeans go to the polls concerned about the cost of living, immigration, external threats, rapid technological advancement and weak leadership, a new Kapa Research poll reveals.
Belgium’s make-or-break election, explained
A triple vote could shake up Belgian politics, or drive it into gridlock.
UK election: Conservatives ditch young to chase gray vote
National service for teenagers and generous pension promises comprise the party’s core voter strategy.
Richer than the king: Is Rishi Sunak too wealthy to win?
The UK general election may see some subtle digs at the prime minister’s vast wealth.
20 years of product excellence in Europe
Making Europe safer for citizens and businesses.
EU wants spies on university campuses to fight Chinese tech espionage
The bloc is urging researchers to take steps to secure their work against foreign interference.
The front-runners for the next European Commission
Even before the European election, maneuvering is underway for top jobs in Brussels.