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The extraordinary European Council summit held in Brussels concluded on Friday, February 10, 2023, with leaders failing to agree on key issues surrounding Ukraine's conflict with Russia, immigration policy, and Ukraine's candidacy for European Union (EU) membership. Despite some agreement on continued EU support for Ukraine,
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The European Commission has approved the expansion of the Hemlibra (emicizumab) marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for the routine prophylaxis of bleeding episodes in people with haemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors. The label will now include individuals with moderate disease (FVIII ëÑ1% and ëñ 5%) and a
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Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that causes damage to the esophagus and impairs its ability to function. The European Commission has granted Sanofi's Dupixent (dupilumab) expanded marketing authorization to treat this condition in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older in the European
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European Union officials, led by Foreign Minister Josep Borrell and Swedish counterpart Tobias Billstrom, expressed caution in labeling the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Billstrom noted that such a designation requires "strong evidence and documents" and warned that placing the IRGC on the EU
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Iran's parliament is vowing to take a reciprocal measure against European countries after the European Parliament voted to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. The move comes as the EU foreign ministers prepare to discuss tightening sanctions on Iran next week. Iranian Foreign Minister
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The European Parliament on Thursday unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution, calling on member states to support the creation of a special court to prosecute war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine. The resolution, which passed with a 472-19 vote and 33 abstentions, underscores the EU's commitment to holding
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As the European Parliament deals with a corruption scandal linked to Qatar and Morocco, the second-largest party group, the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), is taking steps to distance itself from the controversy. The group is set to eject two lawmakers, Andrea Cozzolino and Marc Tarabella, after prosecutors demanded
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The European Commission has approved a 3 billion Polish scheme to support companies active in the Polish gas market in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission to recognize the EU economy'
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Estonia, represented by Minister of Economy and Infrastructure Riina Sikkut, is advocating for a cautious approach to establishing a gas price ceiling at the European Union Council in Brussels. The move comes after a failed attempt to reach a political agreement on the draft submitted by the European Commission on
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested €15 million in German Bionic, a leading provider of active, smart exoskeleton systems, to further develop its AI-based human-machine systems. The flagship European project aims to create safe and sustainable working environments for logistics and care workers by providing mechanical support for lifting
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Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), has announced a new USD 63 million financing loan to support joint initiatives between the EIB and Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB). This financing will enable businesses across Jordan to expand their operations, create jobs, and access new business opportunities. The
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Belgian authorities are investigating current and former European Parliament officials and lawmakers on suspicion of bribery involving Qatar, the host nation of the Football World Cup. Belgian prosecutors charged four people, including Greek MEP and EP Vice President Eva Kaili, with allegedly receiving money and gifts from a Gulf state
