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‘It’s a very individual disease’, Alzheimer’s activist urges policymakers to boost understanding [Advocacy Lab Content]
Despite no available curative treatment, receiving a timely and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease helps patients and their families understand the changes they face. Public policy should reflect this, says activist.
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UK and US advance promising nuclear fusion research, the ‘Holy Grail’ of energy [Advocacy Lab Content]
Fusion research is proceeding at a significant pace around the world. What difference does it make to have a dedicated regulatory strategy?
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Standardisation is emerging as a crucial integration tool for EU candidate countries. [Advocacy Lab Content]
As the Western Balkans and other candidate countries make their way towards EU membership, alignment with European standards and regulations is a crucial tool facilitating their integration, especially in the Single Market.
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Greece, Slovakia and Poland’s clinical trial performance points to EU fragmentation
Despite a global surge in clinical trials over the past decade, Europe’s role in advancing new medical treatments is waning. As the EU struggles to regain competitiveness, fragmentation is dragging the sector.
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European Parliament’s decision on Commissioner Várhelyi’s appointment postponed to November 13
European Parliament decision on Commissioner-designate Olivér Várhelyi delayed to Wednesday (13 November)
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German foreign minister backs higher NATO spending target
Public support for upping NATO’s 2% goal is growing among German officials after Trump's victory.
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The Brief – COP climate summit is no longer the only game in town
COP29 does not look promising, as few world leaders will attend.
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COP29 opens after Trump win with call for cooperation
Donald Trump has pledged to once again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement, and there are concerns the move could weaken ambition around the negotiating table.
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Dutch police detain 50 protesters at pro-Palestinian rally after soccer unrest
The Netherlands has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents since the Gaza war began in October last year.
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Trump, Putin speak as Biden plans to lobby Trump to stick with Ukraine
Donald Trump has criticised the scale of US military and financial support for Kyiv, vowing to end the war quickly, without saying how.
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Starmer to meet Macron in France to discuss Ukraine support after Trump win
Starmer and Macron will discuss "Russia's ongoing barbaric invasion of Ukraine and the appalling humanitarian situation in Gaza," Downing Street said.
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Poland gears up for EU leader role after Trump win, instability in Europe
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Poland gearing up for a bigger leadership role in Europe, Slovak's Fico casting doubt over Trump's pledge to end the war in Ukraine in "24 hours", and so much more.
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Bulgaria demands right to veto sale of Russian Burgas refinery
In other words, the state wants to have a veto over the sale of Lukoil Neftochim.
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Czech Pirate Party charts new course to the centre, bets on new leader
This change in leadership comes at a time of significant upheaval for the Pirates.
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Slovakia’s Fico doubts Trump’s Ukraine plan, pushes for less Western aid
Fico called for "an end to the killing of Slavs in Ukraine", a phrase used in pro-Russian rhetoric.
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Valencia president refuses to resign despite pressure over flooding
Thousands of citizens marched in Valencia, Alicante and Madrid.
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Italy’s president urges China to leverage market influence to end conflicts
He called for Beijing’s support in ending "Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine".
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EU migration reform caught up in political posturing over German snap vote
The constitution requires the chancellor to hold a vote of confidence before calling snap elections.
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Poland gears up for EU leader role after Trump win, instability in Europe
Poland is the world's twenty-first-largest economy and will soon seek to join the G20.
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COP29 to be a ‘frugal’ affair as EU leaders flake
Spain’s Sanchez and Italy’s Meloni are the most senior duo attending.
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