Euractiv

Ireland is tackling the growing problem of sexually transmitted infections now faced by most of Europe. Prevention and inclusiveness are at the centre of the new strategy, with an enhanced pharmacy role.

Maroš Šefčovič says he will do his “utmost” to reach a deal with US counterparts during talks in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday.

Until Europe’s leaders learn to leave their local feuds at the door, Brussels will not be able to deliver results at the pace the current world demands.

The deal includes safeguard clauses allowing trade restrictions if EU markets – or even individual member states – face disruptions.

The European Commission framed the data as a “powerful” mandate just days before publishing its 2040 climate goal proposal.

“You can’t change geography – Turkey will always be a neighbour state to the Republic of Cyprus,” the Cypriot president said.

“You grow it or you mine it”, as the saying goes. Simple as it may sound, it highlights a fundamental reality of our life – nearly all critical resources come either from earth below or the soil above. As potato and apple farmers in the EU, we stand proudly on the side of growing.

Europe’s startup scene is dynamic, ambitious and growing – but when it comes to shaping the rules that govern it, the continent’s most innovative voices remain sidelined.

Greece is pushing ahead with a transitional compensation scheme for innovation, while also focusing on developing data infrastructure.

But the EU will offer countries significant leeway on what counts towards the goal, a draft summary suggests.