EU Commission aims to simplify its way to future growth
The European Commission has presented its new economic strategy for the coming years. Simplification features prominently in a package of proposals that is sorely lacking in novelty. Read More
Fresh embryo transfers linked to higher birth rates in women struggling to conceive with IVF
The findings suggest fertility doctors should take more patient-level factors into account to improve the odds of success with IVF. Read More
Commission plans to set up anti-red tape brigade
As the EU steers a course towards deregulation in pursuit of global market share, an early draft of a forthcoming communication suggests today’s ‘Competitiveness Compass’ was only the first step…
EU gives Denmark ‘full support’ against Trump’s threats, EU Council President Costa tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews on Wednesday, European Council President António Costa said the territorial integrity of Denmark is an “essential issue” for the European Union. Read More
OpenAI says Chinese companies are trying to use US models to train AI
The new AI app DeepSeek disrupted global markets this week after releasing a model that could compete with US models like ChatGPT but was more cost-effective. Read More
Germany cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3% amid structural challenges
The uncertainty about US trade policy in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency is partly to blame, economy minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday. Read More
Federal Reserve holds rates steady: Policy divergence with ECB widens
The Fed kept rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%, signalling caution amid strong US growth and elevated inflation. Meanwhile, the ECB faces pressure to cut rates further as the eurozone economy weakens.…
Western France and Ireland among European countries hit by severe weather
Western France and Ireland among European countries hit by severe weather Read more at Read More
Cannabis legalisation in Germany: a European dilemma?
Last spring, hundreds of people gathered under the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to celebrate the legalisation of recreational cannabis use in Germany. Read More
Trump orders Pentagon to expand migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay
Trump orders Pentagon to expand migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay Read more at Read More