Health Care
As Belgium’s disposable vape ban looms, health chief urges EU to change smoking rules
European Commission has delayed updated EU rules on tobacco products.
Europe’s slow but ‘inevitable’ march to allow assisted dying
WHO chief at Yemen airport during deadly Israeli air strike
EU, Switzerland seal talks on modernized deal
Europe’s biggest dietary problem? Lobbyists, says Nutri-Score creator.
Von der Leyen’s mission: Stop Europe’s ‘slow agony’ of decline
Weight-loss drugs can help ‘reverse’ obesity pandemic, say WHO experts
Why Europe’s health policies must prioritize chronic kidney disease
Undetected Chronic Kidney Disease affects millions in Europe, but it could be preventable, manageable and tackled with the right policies.
UK bans puberty blockers for under-18s
Government-ordered commission flags an “unacceptable safety risk” in continued prescription to children.
US police apprehend person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
A witness recognized the alleged killer at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in New York City
Police are still searching for the shooter, a police department spokesperson said.
Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping
But Hungary’s minister reminded countries that the move was nonbinding, as Germany and Greece abstained.
Resetting Europe’s Innovation Compass
Europe’s pharmaceutical sector has grown slowly for 25 years and its share of research is shrinking. It’s time to turn things around
US conservatives look to an unlikely ally in court battle over transgender rights: Europe
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday over Tennessee’s law banning transition-related medical care for minors.
Poland takes on wealthier countries over access to new medicines
The country sees securing equal access to innovative medicines as its presidency goal in pharma legislative talks.
Poland takes EU baton as Tusk braces for pivotal presidential election
May’s vote on Poland’s next head of state looms large over the country’s six-month EU presidency starting Jan. 1.
How to navigate Poland’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
The country’s half year at the Council’s helm coincides with a changing of the guard at the European Commission.
France’s Barnier makes last-ditch budget concession in bid to retain power
The move comes just hours ahead of a crucial vote in France’s lower chamber.
MEPs reject smoking ban plan
The vote is symbolic but lawmakers still couldn’t come to an agreement.
European Commission downsizes spokesperson team
Number of spokespeople will drop from 17 to 14, according to a list of names seen by POLITICO.
UK MPs back assisted dying in historic vote
LONDON — MPs have voted by 330 to 275 in favor of a bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time. MPs …
Von der Leyen’s first Commission: The final verdict
Who’s at the top of the class and who flunked? Here are POLITICO’s grades for each 2019-2024 European commissioner.
Romania’s RFK Jr. is all about good food and helping farmers
Presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu is trying to capture rural voters with often unorthodox and sometimes fascist tropes.
7 reasons why Romanian voters are hacked off — by the numbers
From poverty to emigration and corruption, here are some the issues at the top of Romanian voters’ minds — and politicians’ programs.
Assisted dying bill splits UK parliament
Ahead of a hard-to-call vote on whether the terminally ill should be given help to end their lives, unlikely alliances are being formed.
The path to 2030: Innovations for an HIV-free generation.
Long-acting innovative therapies are key to ending HIV in Europe. Governments must take immediate action to foster a supportive environment for innovation.
EU capitals try to gut investment screening rules aimed at keeping China out
Compromise text deletes list of critical technologies where foreign investment deals would have to be notified to the EU executive and other member countries.
Cancer healthcare system readiness: Getting EU regulation and R&D on the same path
Pragmatism is key in evolving clinical trials for the betterment of patients
Germany kicks off biggest hospital reform in history
Politicians want to invest €50B in modern infrastructure over the next ten years.
Meloni’s bluff: Italy’s covert return to austerity as EU debt rules eat into health budget
A row over health care spending in Italy reveals the growing difficulties of defending Europe’s crumbling social model.
EU disease agency considers quitting Elon Musk’s X over disinfo
The spread of scientific misinformation on the social media platform is making the ECDC think twice, its director says.