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Gut bacteria can be the key to safer stem cell transplantations, study finds
A new study shows that adverse effects in stem cell transplantation are less common when certain microbes are present in the patient’s gut which opens possibilities to create better conditions synthetically during the procedure.
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Carbon pricing for agriculture key to cutting emissions, say EU climate advisers
Current policies are not a sufficient incentive for farmers to do more to achieve the EU climate targets, according to the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) experts, who warned of the need for a carbon pricing system for the sector.
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European elections: We must have the courage to take responsibility
In his speech on the future of Europe, the president of the Austrian Pan-European Movement, Karl von Habsburg, advocated for greater military support for Ukraine, called for a European foreign and security policy, and emphasised the importance of the European elections for the future of European unification, highlights Rainhard Kloucek.
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Smog revisits Poland, sounding alarm for increasing health risks
On January 10th, three Polish cities - Poznań, Wrocław, and Kraków - ranked among the global top ten of the most polluted cities, according to the Air Quality Index, increasing health risks for their citizens.
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Climate impact of industrial fisheries investigated in first-of-its kind study
Bottom-trawling emits up to 370 million tons of CO2 a year, according to new research, which adds pressure on EU lawmakers to consider regulating the industry.
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Knives out in German right as new party emerges
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Serbia being unhappy over Kosovo enforcing the euro-only currency policy, Babiš promoting an anti-EU stance as his party gains traction ahead of the EU elections, and so much more.
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Changes needed in Pharma Package to avoid jolts in small markets like Bulgaria
The Bulgarian government should focus on ensuring timely and equitable access to innovative therapies for Bulgarian patients while preserving the financial sustainability of the national drug pricing and reimbursement system, the executive director of ARPharM, says in an interview with Euractiv.
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Ukraine, Moldova, Slovakia join ‘Vertical Corridor’ European gas transportation scheme
Ukraine, Moldova and Slovakia on Friday (19 January) joined an initiative for a planned corridor to carry natural gas between Greece and countries to its north as Europe steps up efforts to diversify supply and boost energy security.
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Zagreb passes special law on Croatian language
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković’s government submitted the long-announced final version of the Law on the Croatian Language – in which the government is given the authority to protect and ensure the use of Croatian and promote the learning of the Croatian language abroad – to the parliamentary procedure.
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Serbia unhappy over Kosovo enforcing euro-only currency policy, EU seeks answers
Kosovo will only accept the euro within its borders, a decision that has sparked fears of renewed flare-ups with Serbia as Serbs in the north of the country insist on using Serbian dinars, while the EU called on both sides to avoid any further escalation.
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Romanian farmers say ‘no‘ to far-right politicisation of protests
Only around 20 individuals participated in Sunday’s protest at the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, organised by far-right senator Diana Șoșoacă, after farmers and transporters rejected participation, saying they refused to be represented by any party or policymaker.
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Bulgaria, Greece seeks funds from EU, NATO to build key roads
Bulgaria and Greece will seek funding from all possible international sources, including the EU and NATO, to improve transport connections between them, according to information provided to Euractiv Bulgaria by the government in Sofia.
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Czech health official: Longer patent protection will not boost pharma innovation
The Czech Ministry of Health says that providing unconditional longer regulatory protection, demanded by the pharma industry, will not solve the problem of the outflow of investment from Europe to the USA or boost innovative medicines, rejecting the industry's arguments.
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Slovak law on highways threatens EU directives for nature protection, warn NGOs
Around 25 Slovak NGOs have initiated a collective amendment against the draft law on extraordinary measures for strategic investments and the construction of The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) in Slovakia, saying it goes against EU directives for nature protection.
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Babiš promotes anti-EU stance as party gains traction ahead of EU elections
About 35% of Czech voters would vote for the ANO party (Renew), according to a fresh poll by Median, while former Prime Minister and party Chairman Andrej Babiš becomes increasingly anti-EU.
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Estonia plans small nuclear reactor to quit shale oil by 2030
Estonia plans to build a small modular reactor (SMR) to wean itself off from its addiction to polluting shale oil and meet its target of producing 100% decarbonised electricity by 2030. A vote in Parliament is expected "in the first half of 2024," officials say.
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China defies sanctions to make Russia its biggest oil supplier in 2023
Russia leapfrogged Saudi Arabia to become China's top crude oil supplier in 2023, data showed on Saturday (20 January), as the world's biggest crude importer defied Western sanctions to purchase vast quantities of discounted oil for its processing plants.
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Sánchez optimistic of regaining power against PP-Vox ahead of elections in Galicia
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was optimistic about regaining regional power in Galicia with a first round in 2024 against his Popular Party (PP/EPP) rivals scheduled for 18 February after his party PSOE lost in last year’s local elections.
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The Franco-German legacy of Wolfgang Schäuble is fading
The death of veteran finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble marks the end of the post-war generation of Francophile German politicians and heralds rockier relations for the EU's Franco-German “engine” as Berlin shifts its focus eastward.
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Reporters Without Borders: Tusk’s media reform was necessary
The controversial changes in the public media by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government were necessary, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), who added that the government needs to be more transparent and predictable when it comes to its changes in the media landscape.
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