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EU launches probe into Chinese procurement of medical devices

The European Commission has launched a probe to examine how China favours its domestic companies in tenders for medical devices and weigh possible tit-for-tat measures.

World News

EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential elections

Accession to the EU and the rule of law are key points in the Balkan country's presidential race.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Africa's youth is a geopolitical force courted by everyone

The European Union should increase its investment in the next generation of African leaders, Stefano Manservisi and Mehari Taddele Maru write.

Health news

EU health agency warns of increase in jab-preventable disease

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control stressed the rise in measles and pertussis cases across the EU and underlined the need to follow vaccination protocols.

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Health news

Commission approves superbug-busting antibiotic

The European Commission today (22 April) authorised a new antibiotic designed to counter anti-bacterial resistance, one of the biggest health threats the EU is currently facing.

Economy

Euroviews. Why EU trade policy and climate are running into the sand

As it finesses its strategy on trade, the EU needs to think how to moderate its sustainability agenda, which is proving too much for its trading partners to swallow, John Clarke writes.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Issues feeding anti-democratic anger

This edition of State of the Union focusses on three issues feeding citizens' anger with the establishment in the EU and beyond: possible nepotism in the EU Commission, infringement of free speech and Georgia's controversial "foreign agent" bill

Europe News

EU sanctions extremist Israeli settlers over violence in the West Bank

The European Union has moved to sanction a handful of Israeli settlers responsible for attacks on Palestinian communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, following months of deliberations.

Europe News

'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU dream, says Michel

The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign influence" law proposed by the Georgian government, which critics say will be exploited to silence independent voices.

Nature

Euroviews. Rushed CAP changes are not about farmers, but agro-industry profits

The rushed and quirky bureaucratic manoeuvre of reopening the Common Agricultural Policy runs counter to the interests of farmers, consumers, and our environment, and only serves to deliver profits for the big agri players promoting it, Natacha Cingotti writes.

Travel News

EU proposes removal of post-Brexit travel barriers for young people

The agreement would make it easier for under-30s to live, work and travel between the EU and the UK.

Economy

Capital Markets Union: What is it and what could it bring to Europe?

EU leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the ongoing challenge of creating a Capital Markets Union. Euronews Business explains the aims behind the plan.

World News

Euroviews. Will going digital really simplify applying for a Schengen visa?

Digitalisation, although well-intentioned, may well lead to more complexity for the applicant and more of a workload for consular staff, Michel Dejaegher writes.

World News

Controversial 'Russian law' passes first reading in Georgia

Opponents say the foreign agent bill would obstruct Georgia’s long-sought prospects of joining the European Union.

Healthcare

Letta report highlights need for stronger healthcare sector

Strengthening health resilience is one of the pillars of Enrico Letta’s report on the Single Market to be presented to EU leaders during the special European Council in Brussels today (18 April).

Europe News

EU urges Georgia not to pass 'foreign influence' law

The European Union has strongly warned Georgia against passing a controversial "foreign influence" law.

Belgium

Call for release of Swedish prisoner on anniversary of Iran detention

Johan Floderus was arrested at Tehran airport in 2022, and has had limited family contact and consular access since being imprisoned.

Real Economy

How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter Paul Hackett travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to learn how Europe's new disability and parking cards aim to facilitate cross-border travel and enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Nature

Euroviews. A bottom trawl ban in marine protected areas would be good for all

The damage caused by bottom trawling should not be underestimated. Marine-protected areas across the world must be properly protected and free of rampant industrialisation, Hugo Tagholm and Nicolas Fournier write.

Europe News

Over 70% of Europeans 'likely' to vote in June elections

More than two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.

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