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As Brussels woos Central Asia to ditch Russian energy, Kazakhstan’s move to rewrite old oil deals could throw a wrench in the EU’s plans.

The industry "is well positioned to address member states’ needs, as it continues to ramp up its production capacity", it promises.

Europe’s health union needs more ambitious coordination, it also needs the competitive boost of health innovation, says EIT Health’s Elaine Murray.

The Bulgarian Association for Medicines Parallel Trade Development received 2,700 reports of medicines missing from the Bulgarian market in just one year.

For some Halicki’s contrarianism is refreshing, with the EPP source labelling him “the only one who speaks out against Weber”. But others find his abrasive approach hotheaded and unnerving.

Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 5 - 8 May plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Power play over CMA review ends with Conference of Presidents decision

EU institutions are rushing to amend the law, but Berlin isn’t waiting.

Five MEPs were among those sanctioned by China in 2021.

Inflation, limited access to organic foods, and a growing return to conventional farming are fuelling a slump in France’s organic market.

The lifting of Chinese sanctions against Members of the European Parliament marks a step in restoring parliamentary dialogue with China.

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Europe’s digital future is at a turning point. The European Union is actively working to lead the global tech race, particularly enforcing innovation in the areas of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors. Still, according to the European Commission's 2024 data, the EU is lagging behind the US and China. 

President Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on pharmaceutical imports, largely from Ireland, could raise U.S. drug costs by nearly $51 billion annually, potentially increasing prices by up to 12.9%.

Calls for regulatory intervention targeting US Big Tech have been backed by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.

Tony Blair had described Britain’s fossil fuel phase out as “doomed.”

Her election was hardly a surprise: EPP boss Manfred Weber had flagged her as his pick back in April.

Kyiv's bet on drones paid off: the industry now manufactures about 4 million purpose-built drones per year.

While Germany is even worse off than it was at this time last year, Europe's second economic powerhouse, France, barely managed to avoid stagnation.

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day as 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.

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The transformative power of digital commerce in the European Union isn't just about numbers -- it's about businesses seizing real opportunities. During my recent trip to the EU, I was struck by the success stories of EU small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefiting from the EU Single Market.