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Marta Iraola Iribarren

Healthcare

Abortion rights petition hits 1m signatures, triggering EU action

The Citizens' Initiative “My voice, my choice,” calling for safe access to abortion in the European Union, has reached the necessary one million signatures for the EU Commission to issue a response.

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EU bans harmful chemical from materials in contact with food

The European Commission has banned the use of bisphenol A, a chemical harmful to human health, in materials that come into contact with food.

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New European Parliament health committee to start work in 2025

The European Parliament greenlit a new stand-alone committee focusing solely on health, which will begin working next year.

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EU Commission adopts wait-and-see approach with mystery Congo virus

The Commission will organize a Health Security Committee meeting to coordinate any necessary EU response as soon as they have more information on the virus that so far has affected hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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The EU health paradox: Shortages with surging staff numbers

European countries claimed shortages of around 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives in 2022. Yet, that same year, several had record levels of medical staff.

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Health ministers buck Parliament to green-light stronger tobacco bans

The EU Council has approved new recommendations on smoke- and aerosol-free environments across the bloc to strengthen protection against exposure to second-hand smoke and to "encourage current smokers to quit”, bucking Parliament's recent shelving of the proposal.

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Smoking ban resolution strongly rejected by EU Parliament

A resolution on smoking bans, initially backed by a majority of MEPs, was widely rejected after attempts by right-wing groups to exclude novel tobacco products from the text.

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EU isn’t cutting antibiotic use fast enough, health agency says

There are fears that antibiotic resistance could cause tens of millions of deaths by 2050 – but the use of last-resort antimicrobial drugs is on the rise, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said on Monday.

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Hungary’s Várhelyi confirmation delayed over women’s health concerns

It’s not over yet for Orbán’s pick as EU Commissioner: His confirmation has been postponed as he failed to impress MEPs, slipping on reproductive and sexual rights.

USA

Elon Musk's million dollar US election 'lottery' given green light

Elon Musk can continue with a scheme to hand out $1 million giveaways in connection to the US election as lawyers argue it was never a lottery, and winners were not chosen at random but selected based on their personal stories.

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How the US election threatens Spain’s olive oil market

Donald Trump has announced his intention to impose a general tariff of up to 20% on imported goods. While sectors like machinery, vehicles, and chemicals are expected to suffer the most, Spain fears its olive oil industry could take a significant hit.

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EU countries clash with WHO over trans rights and access to healthcare

Nearly half of European Union countries consider ‘transsexualism’ a psychiatric diagnosis required for trans people to access specific healthcare, which goes against the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.

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EU lagging US and China on clinical trials - report

Europe has been falling behind on clinical trials over the past decade as pharmaceutical companies shift their focus to the US and Asia in search of speedier solutions, according to a new study.

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WHO to survey EU healthcare workers' mental wellbeing

The WHO and the EU have partnered to launch a survey aimed at assessing the impact of mental health challenges on healthcare professionals, as well as possible policy measures to alleviate the burden.

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G7 members adopt new disability rights commitments

Members of the G7 and the European Union committed to put rights of people with disabilities at the top of the political agenda in the new Solfagnano Charter signed today in Italy, addressing the potential for independent living, inclusion in new technologies and participation in social life.

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Ukraine’s healthcare adapted amid Russia's war — health minister

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko outlined how, from blood transfusions to a mental health crisis, the country boosted capacity and shifted perceptions.

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EU disease prevention agency new chief seeks better public engagement

New chief Pamela Rendi-Wagner says European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) should do more to combat disinformation and appeal to wider audience.

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Don't downgrade equality, rights groups warn von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen's decision not to have a dedicated Equality Commissioner in her second mandate has prompted outrage, amid rising concern about weakening rights for women and LGBTIQ+ people.

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EU calls for tougher measures to achieve a ‘tobacco free generation’

The European Commission recommends that member states extend smoking bans to outdoor areas, including for electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free products.

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European democracy is weakening, report warns

Traditionally stable European countries are seeing the rule of law deteriorate as voter turnout and democratic legitimacy decline worldwide, International IDEA said, highlighting concerns over France, the Netherlands and Spain.

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