European Union

Over the course of my two terms as President of European Metals, Europe’s debate on industry and its policy has put critical raw materials, circular metals and security of supply at the core of discussions on European strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness. That is a welcome change, but recognition alone does not keep a smelter […]

Scheme for measuring energy efficiency and more was initially expected on 3 June

The science to detect Alzheimer’s early exists; the system to deliver it does not

The reform would introduce common purchasing rules for all hospitals funded by the national health insurance system and expand centralised drug procurement

The money is meant to support the development of critical sovereign combat air technologies

EFSA cuts safe exposure level for the metabolite TFA in food by 3.5 times

A new Act for an old problem In December 2025, the European Commission (EC) proposed the Biotech Act, a legislative proposal intended to make Europe a more competitive place to research, develop, and manufacture biotechnology, with a particular focus on health.1 Its most consequential element for patients is a revision to the EU Clinical Trials […]

Hegseth had requested some $67 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon

Parliament approves use of acetamiprid and flupyradifurone under pressure from farming lobby

In today's edition: military mobility, IRIS², UK defence secretary

Spain’s proposed ‘AI secrecy law’ is putting transparency, taxpayer rights and algorithmic accountability at the centre of Europe’s tax debate

Better e-waste collection, stronger recycling markets and a coherent regulatory framework will be essential if Europe is to strengthen its supply of critical raw materials

In today's edition: electrification goal, gas stockpiling, unsold clothes

The AI Act’s strong enforcement powers are set to kick in on 2 August

In today's edition: McGrath US trip, Digital Markets Act, EU Inc

In today's edition: Italy's fentanyl crisis, blood bags, Biotech Act

A new study by the Institute of Health Economics finds that Greece's healthcare system treats cancer as a clinical episode rather than a life event, leaving women unsupported

In today's edition: ETS, pesticides, state aid

Also, in Wednesday’s edition: Russia sanctions, De Croo, Schuman roundabout

Fentanyl-related deaths across 15 reporting EU countries nearly doubled, according to recent report