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Kazakhstan voters greenlight construction of nuclear power plant, setting concerns aside [Advocacy Lab Content]
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 [Advocacy Lab Content]
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 [Advocacy Lab Content]
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.
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French agency places Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity drug under close surveillance
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.
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Chinese carmakers hold technological edge over European competitors, EU trade commissioner says
"While European industry has technological excellence in many aspects, Chinese car manufacturers enjoy technological advantages on batteries, software, infotainment systems and development time," EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said.
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French fighter jets may arrive in Ukraine in early 2025
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 [Advocacy Lab Content]
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 [Advocacy Lab Content]
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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Ill health impacts political participation, pushing voters to populist parties, new study shows
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.
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Poland’s prescription dilemma, how to unpack new Prescription and Dispensing Report
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.
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Orbán: ‘Everyone will agree with me on migration’
The Hungarian prime minister doubled down on previous criticisms of the EU's migration policy and his threats to bus asylum seekers to Brussels.
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Bulgaria pitches fast domestic authorisation of innovative drugs to attract pharma firms
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.
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The Brief – A fateful moment for the EU
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.
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France aware of, likely supports EDF’s complaint to EU over Czech nuclear deal
Although the French energy ministry would not comment, industry and government sources close to the matter suggest that EDF has France's backing.
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EU 27 interior ministers ramp up work on migration deals, return directive
Ministers will discuss ways returns can be made more efficient at an informal, closed-door lunch, with a focus on 'return hubs' for processing irregular migrants outside of the EU, diplomats told Euractiv.
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EU’s €35 billion loan for Ukraine likely deadlocked until US elections
The prolongation of the sanctions rollover period is a key factor in determining several Western countries’ participation in a $50 billion G7 loan package for Ukraine.
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Hungary denies involvement in €9.2 million loan to Spain’s far-right Vox party
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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Two possible Commissioner hearings timelines to be debated by MEPs
Top MEPs must choose between a logistically smooth hearings timetable or one that opens the door to politicking, according to documents obtained by Euractiv.
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EU and China clash on Beijing’s anti-dumping measures on brandy
China's imposition on Tuesday of "temporary anti-dumping" measures on EU brandy was quickly met with a challenge at the WTO by the Commission.
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Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen accession: A step towards European unity [Promoted content]
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.
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