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Marta Iraola Iribarren

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MEPs are calling for better protection of patients abroad

MEPs are warning of the risks of medical treatments abroad and called for better implementation of cross-border healthcare rules, to enable EU citizens to access medical treatment within the bloc.

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More workers struggling with stress, anxiety, and burnout – study

Mental health challenges are increasing among the working population, who are experiencing high levels of stress, taking more sick leave, and seeking greater support from their employers, according to a new report.

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Europe faces innovation slowdown as medical and pharma patents decline

Medical and pharmaceutical innovation slows down in Europe, with a decline in patent applications submitted in 2024, a new report reveals.

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Health ministers urge the Commission to boost anti-tobacco action

In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its fight against tobacco and novel nicotine products.

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Pee from 130 European cities reveals hike in recreational drug use

Illicit drugs found in wastewater from cities across Europe indicate a rise in stimulant consumption across the bloc, according to a new study.

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Parliament assistants' offices probe in alleged Huawei bribery case

Belgian judicial authorities sealed two offices of parliamentary assistants on Thursday as part of the latest corruption investigation in the European Parliament.

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Big pharma urges Commission to slow down new critical medicines rules

With the date of publication for a Critical Medicines Act fast approaching, the EU’s pharma industry is urging the Commission to slow down rather than keeping to a promise made by Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi to launch the proposal within the first 100 days of his mandate.

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Europe maintains fragile democratic stability amid global drop, study

Despite discrepancies between west and east, Europe's democratic health remains buoyant in the face of worldwide decline, according to a study released on Thursday by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EUI).

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EU’s medicine stockpiling challenged by national security concerns

The European Union’s efforts to build a medical stockpile and strengthen health crisis preparedness face a major challenge: a blind spot over national reserves. Many member states are reluctant to share information due to security concerns.

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WHO in ‘stop the bleeding phase’ due to US exit, Europe head says

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assessing the impact of the United States' withdrawal, taking short-term measures, and considering structural reorganisation, Hans Kluge, Director of WHO Europe, told the European Parliament.

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Growing anti-LGBTIQ narratives spark 'alarm' across Europe

A rise in attacks on LGBTIQ people across Europe reflects a troubling trend of growing acceptance of discrimination and more restrictive laws, according to a new report.

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Five ways satellites can help improve public health

Satellites, as part of their Earth observation tasks, can monitor public health threats and assess risks for people living in specific areas.

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EU can't plug USAID funding gap including in Ukraine, Commission says

“The EU cannot fill this gap left by others,” the European Commission told Euronews as disability NGOs seek emergency aid from Brussels after US President Donald Trump blocked international development projects.

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EU can dodge millions of cancers by hitting tobacco, alcohol reduction

Reaching EU targets on the use of tobacco and alcohol, as well as addressing unhealthy diets and air pollution could help reduce almost four million cancer cases, according to a new study.

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EU experts: Avian flu mutations could adapt and pose risk to humans

European agencies call for better preparedness and greater information sharing on avian flu as they identify new mutations that could increase the virus’ spread to humans amid increasing cases globally.

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As the US exits the WHO, can the EU fill the gap in global health?

With Donald Trump’s plans to cut ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the international agency stands to lose not only $1 billion but one of the most influential actors on global health. Will the EU try to fill this gap?

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Ursula von der Leyen wins Charlemagne prize for work on European unity

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been awarded the Charlemagne Prize 2025 in recognition of her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

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Commission presents plan to boost cybersecurity in healthcare sector

The European Commission has presented a new action plan to enhance the cybersecurity of the healthcare sector amid a rise in ransomware attacks.

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Poll: Europeans more fearful than others of second Trump presidency

Citizens in traditional US ally countries such as the United Kingdom, South Korea, and EU member states express greater doubts about the future of a Trump administration compared to the rest of the world, according to a new global survey.

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Von der Leyen health update: Key details on her pneumonia diagnosis

Von der Leyen cancelled her engagements due to pneumonia but continues to manage her duties from Hannover. Here's what we know so far about her condition.

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