Health Care
Poland’s government votes to ease abortion laws in challenge to conservative president
President Karol Nawrocki is aligned with the party that triggered mass protests with its abortion clampdown five years ago, and could veto the government’s bills.
EU’s ‘trust’ and ‘leverage’ at stake over development cuts, UN food aid boss warns
Russian pneumonia death exposes limits of international health rules
The multiple sclerosis gap Europe cannot afford to ignore
Trump’s drug pricing pressure gives China a chance to cash in
West Nile virus creeps north in record year for EU cases
Von der Leyen eyes curbs on Chinese chemicals, machinery next
How to watch the EU leaders’ summit like a pro
From China to energy prices, EU leaders face two days of political firefighting. Here’s what to look out for.
UK watchdog probes US drug pricing deal
National Audit Office to look into controversial deal with the Trump administration.
How Maroš Šefčovič talked his way to a China trade breakthrough
Europe’s trade chief has won a first concession from Beijing. Now he must convince EU leaders that dialogue can deliver more.
EU and China clinch deal to curb hybrid car exports
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič says the agreement could prevent millions of Chinese vehicles from entering the European market over the next four years.
‘Not great, not terrible’: Why nobody trusts Russia to tell the truth about plague
Moscow’s historical lack of transparency feeds concerns about the incident in Irkutsk.
Don’t rely on security to fight drugs, former New Zealand PM tells EU
Helen Clark warns that capitals need to boost health and social services to curb drug demand and help users.
WHO seeks clarity on second pneumonia case in Russia amid plague fears
Donald Trump will speak with Vladimir Putin about the situation after the U.S. urged Russia to share more information following the death of a lab worker.
Suspected plague in Russia puts EU on alert
“We are aware of the reports concerning the laboratory incident in Russia, seemingly involving a pathogen-causing plague,” says European Commission spokesperson.
Speed up EU health security prep, says NATO chief medic
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Croatian MEP faces party probe after friends and family joined EU-funded trip
The trip raises questions about how the European Parliament monitors spending by lawmakers.
Spain’s warning on drug pricing deals
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Andy Burnham keeps his options open on Brexit
The U.K. prime minister said he would lay out different paths for the future EU relationship at a summit later this year.
Biotechnology at scale: Europe’s next competitiveness challenge
Pop star’s death sparks questions for lucrative Greek wellness industry
The scandal has put pressure on the Greek government to clamp down on the burgeoning sector.
EU Parliament president urges Germany to do deal in US drug pricing dispute
A deal between Washington and Berlin is needed to avoid an “impossible” race on drugs, Roberta Metsola told POLITICO.
Costa losing touch ‘with reality’ on EU budget, Germany says
Berlin’s Europe minister rebuked the European Council president’s remarks to POLITICO.
As the US investigates German drug prices, here’s why Europe should care
German pharma isn’t the only sector in the firing line: Cars could be hit too.
Parents, privacy, parliaments: The battle begins for von der Leyen’s social media ban
The new EU-wide restriction on kids’ social media access is nuanced and ambitious, which will make it even harder to bring to life.
Ozempic-maker turns to Anthropic to turbocharge medical research
The Danish pharma giant Novo said AI tools offer “completely new scientific opportunities.”