HARVEST: A fat food-and-health package
In today’s edition: Rice, gene editing, EU-UK food
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FIREPOWER: NATO abandons Boeing purchase
Plus, a Nordic-Baltic package for Ukraine, a defence data space, and Germany’s plans for military conscription
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The Brief – Ten years on, is Europe any less vulnerable?
Europe is safest when neighbours cover the gaps left by their neighbours. On counterterrorism efforts, that is EU solidarity at its most essential
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COP11 set for major debate on filter ban – without an EU voice
WHO FCTC urges a phase-out of filters, citing 4.5 trillion discarded into the environment each year
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Energy taxation reform in limbo after Denmark throws in the towel
Yet, the European Commission won’t take back its proposal, that has been negotiated for years
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Capitals urge haste on ecommerce parcel flood but adjourn until next month
Ministers have agreed to pull forward steps against a surge in cheap Chinese parcels but still need a legal text to formally agree on
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Pills and pollution: Activists put spotlight on pharma’s footprint at COP30
The health sector is responsible for 5% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, climate scientists warn
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Dutch cardio health still low on political agenda, warns heart foundation
If no action is taken, an additional one million people will face cardiovascular issues in just a few years
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FIRST AID: Anti-smoking NGOs slam EU indecision
In today’s edition: COP11, USAID contraceptives, Biotech Act
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Germany’s parliament floats new plan for military conscription
Germany has committed to having a fighting force of around 260,000 soldiers by 2035