European Union

Tuesday 16 June

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Tuesday 16 June

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Also, in Tuesday’s edition: EP food court, Lange, Martusciello

Europe’s Industrial Accelerator Act can strengthen strategic value chains and low-carbon manufacturing only if it prioritises genuinely European production. Clear rules on Union origin, low-carbon aluminium and review mechanisms are essential to support investment, competitiveness and Europe’s industrial resilience.

The proposed exclusivity extension is dividing lawmakers and industry

Health advocates raise "serious concerns" about consultation integrity

Rights organisations say a proposed Green Claims Directive should be returned from limbo

The new government faces mounting pressure to improve access to innovative therapies while addressing hospital debt 

La Cour pénale spéciale de Centrafrique ouvre le procès par contumace de l'ancien président François Bozizé. Âgé de 79 ans et exilé en Guinée-Bissau, il est accusé de crimes contre l’humanité commis entre 2009 et 2013 à Bossembélé. Meurtres, tortures, disparitions forcées et viols figurent parmi les crimes examinés par la justice.

The need for clarity on Swedish pricing and reimbursement has put new medicine launches on hold

European experts wants to build out data centres with American tech giants

The art of the deal means turning the other cheek, says Bernd Lange, who secured changes to Trump's 'unbalanced' EU trade deal

Tehran may be losing the export battle but its capacity to hamstring the global economy remains unchecked

Ukraine isn’t just a recipient of security – it has become a contributor to it. This reality casts the enlargement debate in a new light

Alors que l''épidémie d'Ebola continue de s'étendre en RDC, MSF tire la sonnette d'alarme. L'ONG s'inquiète des "dangereuses lacunes" dans la réponse sanitaire. L'épidémie se diffuse plus rapidement que les capacités de réponse mises en œuvre sur le terrain. Notre envoyée spéciale à Bunia a pu se rendre dans un hôpital.

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President Metsola opened the 15-19 June plenary session in Strasbourg by announcing several changes to plenary procedural rules.

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President Metsola opened the 15-19 June plenary session in Strasbourg by announcing several changes to plenary procedural rules.

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MEPs have secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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MEPs have secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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