Fifth Circuit Judges Weigh Arguments in Abortion Pill Case
A panel of three judges heard arguments by anti-abortion groups that the federal government should withdraw approval for a widely used drug. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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Stakeholders bicker over EU tender on tobacco control policy
A €3 million tender for research services related to the implementation of the EU’s tobacco control policy which aims to create a ‘tobacco-free generation’ was granted to the European Network for Smoking Prevention (ENSP) – the only tender bid –…
German finance minister: times of expansive fiscal policies are over
Fiscal tightening would be necessary to fight inflation, said Finance Minister Christian Lindner following the recent reports of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the EU Commission, which indicated that Germany will continue to be plagued by high inflation. On…
Hungary’s blocked EU funds: MEPs concerned over ongoing rule of law issues
Hungary needs to fulfil all conditions required to unblock EU funds as soon as possible to ensure they reach citizens and businesses, EU lawmakers from the budgetary control committee said, as rule of law problems persist. “We call on the…
Biden Says He Is Confident America Will Not Default on Its Debts
Speaking just moments before he left for a diplomatic trip overseas, President Biden said a default would be “catastrophic.” Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Who Are Biden’s Negotiators on a Debt Ceiling Deal With Republicans?
President Biden selected Shalanda Young and Steve Ricchetti to talk directly with aides to Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an attempt to avoid default. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
DeSantis Signs Tall Stack of Right-Wing Bills as 2024 Entrance Nears
The Florida governor is making a grab for national attention ahead of his expected presidential campaign rollout. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Spaniards face EU elections with ideological confusion, says expert
While Spain is heading for the municipal and regional election on 28 May and a general election in December, Spanish citizens face the 2024 EU elections with a mix of scepticism and ideological confusion, CEO of the survey company 40dB…
Czech lithium could contribute to European energy security, says PM
We are on the verge of a lithium revolution, said Prime Minister Petr Fiala, who envisions the possibility of Czechia embarking on lithium mining within its territory, potentially becoming a significant contributor to Europe’s overall energy security. Czechia is estimated…
France to speed up nuclear power deployment
A bill to speed up the construction of new nuclear reactors was approved by the French parliament on Tuesday (16 May), with the government hailing it as an environmental step forward. Lawmakers on Tuesday validated the bill to accelerate the…