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Now playing Next Europe News Hungary calls for new plan to increase organ donations, with a twist Hungary, currently holding the presidency of the Council of the EU, is pushing for the bloc to "overcome the barriers that currently prevent the full potential of organ transplantation from being realised in the EU" through a controversial proposal. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Germany moves to reinforce constitutional court against extremism The plan aims to prevent the country's highest court from potential future constitutional changes by extremist politicians. 23/07/2024