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‘Holiday poverty’ affects 40 million workers in EU, finds new study

New study shows that 39.7 million workers, 14% of the EU’s population, couldn’t afford to go on holiday for a week in 2022.

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More right wing with fewer women - a new Parliament compendium

Roberta Metsola will lead a new European Parliament of 720 members from the EU's 27 member states. With two new far-right groups, the biggest drop in female representation since 1979 and an average age of 50, how will the balance of the chamber change? And how will this affect new legislation?

Health news

EU to toughen cyberattack defence strategy for healthcare sector

The European Commission will step up its cybersecurity action in an increasingly digitalised health sector already experiencing threats and poses new challenges.

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Von der Leyen Commission loses COVID vaccine transparency case

Von der Leyen's Commission has lost a controversial vaccines contracts transparency case on the eve of a crucial vote in the European Parliament to confirm her nomination as Commission President.

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Health news

EU agencies call for increased vigilance on bird flu

While the number of avian influenza outbreaks has decreased in Europe, health and food safety authorities recommend increasing surveillance given bird migrations after the summer.

Health news

Idea of new health committee in Parliament meets resistance

Despite the EPP's push for a specific health committee in the new European Parliament, the proposal is resisted by other political groups and stakeholders.

Health news

Hungary to address gender gap in proposed EU cardiovascular plan

The Hungarian Presidency will address gender inequalities in cardiovascular diseases as part of its EU Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Plan, envisioned as a flagship health priority.

Health news

Meet the MEPs that will shape EU health policymaking

Pioneering surgeons, patient advocates, former health officials, social media personalities, and familiar faces: these are the European lawmakers to watch in the next parliamentary term.

Healthcare

EU pushes against drugs with new Lisbon-based agency

The new European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) will work to tackle the health and security threats related to illicit drugs across the bloc focusing on the monitoring of new substances and cross-border cooperation.

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Meet EU and NATO's new leadership

The European Union is turning a new page in the same week when NATO appointed its new chief. Meet the key actors who will shape the next five years.

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EU top jobs have been decided, what’s next?

With European leaders agreeing on the three names to fill the EU's top jobs, the wheels have been set in motion for the next five years in the European Union. What comes next?

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Exclusive: Dutch VVD to remain in Renew Europe

The EU liberals will not expel the Dutch VVD party - or vote on throwing them out - despite the party's decision to enter a four-way coalition with the far-right PVV party of Geert Wilders, two sources familiar with the discussions told Euronews.

Health news

Hungarian presidency to prioritise cardiovascular disease, pharma

Hungary highlighted demographic challenges and health issues it considers 'neglected' in its priorities for the EU Council presidency.

Health news

Agency issues health guidance ahead of mass-gathering sports events

The European health agency has published recommendations for health authorities and participants to guard against threats posed by long, mass participation public events

Healthcare

Drugs are 'everywhere' in Europe, agency warns in report

European drug agency warns of concerning patterns in the consumption of drugs across the bloc, with increasing public health consequences.

Healthcare

Commission secures 40 million vaccines against avian flu pandemic

With outbreaks of avian influenza being reported in several countries across the world, the European Union has secured a batch of preventive vaccines to prepare for possible spread among humans.

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When will we find out the results of the European elections?

The 2024 European elections will be over once Italian polls close today (9 June) at 23:00 CET, and results will start to be known during the night.

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Only 8% of voters turn out for EU elections in this French department

Polls close in New Caledonia just as mainland France opens its voting stations, showing a very low turnout rate in the overseas territories.

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Countries unprepared for voters with disabilities, says report

Report shows voters with disabilities still face difficulties voting across the EU and will be hindered in upcoming elections.

Health news

Who's in the frame to be the next health Commissioner?

With a key contender suddenly out of the game, the race for the health portfolio in the next EU executive is back in play.

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