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Orbán angered EU leaders with his approach to Russia, but there were some notable successes.

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As Macron inspected the destruction on the French overseas territory, local people shouted their grievances to him.

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The problems afflicting Europe’s economy have “been dragging on for years” and “this trend cannot be reversed in a matter of a few months”, Budapest’s ambassador to the EU, Bálint Ódor, told Euractiv.

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Friedrich Merz is walking a campaign tightrope on Ukraine, equivocating as public backing for military aid falls.

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A stable regulatory environment, international cooperation and more focus on hydrogen derivatives are key for Europe to scale its hydrogen market for priority end uses.

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In this special year-end episode, host Giada Santana takes a step back to explore the moments that defined 2024 for Europe—a year shaped by seismic political shifts, environmental crossroads, and debates about Europe’s economic future, with publisher Rene Moerland, economics editor Anna Brunetti and energy, environment and transport editor Donagh Cagney.

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Bulgaria has the highest level of catastrophic health expenditures in the EU, a hurricane of limited financial protection and excessively high household spending on health.

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A predictable regulatory environment that rewards pharmaceutical companies for developing innovative, high-value treatments is essential, said the Czech, as is fair reimbursement for pharmaceutical producers.

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The Polish initiative establishes a proactive strategy for securing access to essential medicines and maintaining pharmaceutical supplies in times of potential crisis.

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Stakeholders are growing sick of short deadlines.

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MEP Andreas Schwab (EPP) hailed the move as a “special day for the DMA."

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"Hopefully we [ECR] will be the center of gravity for the future,” former Polish PM said in an interview with Euractiv.

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“It is very important for us to have both on board, the United States and the Europeans (...) - a common decision,” Zelenskyy said.

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Take the first Polish Presidency in 2011: Warsaw was aiming high.

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European consumers are likely feeling it in their breakfast bill but cocoa-free chocolate or cereal-based coffee substitutes may help.

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In the spirit of Christmas cheer, this week's EU Politics Decoded asks: who would it take for the EU to have a happy 2025?

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"Instead of talking about a postponement, EU countries should finally get down to work and offer their citizens targeted support," Liese said.

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A revival of the market neutrality dogma "might push to favour fossil fuels over clean technologies,” Positive Money warned.

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2024 has been a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, with exciting new therapeutic breakthroughs and advancements in clinical research that have redefined what’s possible. By continuing to support AD research and prioritize the introduction of new innovations, policymakers have the opportunity to drive changes that will offer hope to patients, families and communities affected by this devastating disease both now and in the future.

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The Court of Justice upheld an earlier legal opinion that EU countries can withdraw protection that they voluntarily granted to temporary residents of Ukraine.

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