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Is a move to e-labelling the answer for consumers and the planet? </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/partner/article/bridging-the-gap-in-diabetes-care-juan-antonios-story"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24844/24576_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Bridging the gap in diabetes care: Juan Antonio’s story"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">18 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/eu-institutions.htm">EU Institutions</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/bridging-the-gap-in-diabetes-care-juan-antonios-story">Bridging the gap in diabetes care: Juan Antonio’s story</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/partner/article/bridging-the-gap-in-diabetes-care-juan-antonios-story"> Diabetes can touch anyone at any point in life, bringing with it a risk of various other chronic diseases. Policy-makers must act to address unmet needs and inequalities in care and support across the EU </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/partner/article/making-sustainable-aviation-a-reality"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24849/24581_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Making sustainable aviation a reality"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">18 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/making-sustainable-aviation-a-reality">Making sustainable aviation a reality</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/partner/article/making-sustainable-aviation-a-reality"> European aviation is grappling with a critical shortage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel – stalling decarbonisation efforts. At a recent dinner, organised by The Parliament and the Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE), aviation industry leaders discussed the progress toward meeting climate targets </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/partner/article/shifting-the-dial-on-parkinsons-care-in-europe"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24795/24518_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Shifting the dial on Parkinson’s care in Europe"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">14 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/shifting-the-dial-on-parkinsons-care-in-europe">Shifting the dial on Parkinson’s care in Europe</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/partner/article/shifting-the-dial-on-parkinsons-care-in-europe"> With rising demand and an ageing population, European healthcare systems are under strain. In the second article in our series on addressing Europe’s healthcare challenges, The Parliament and AbbVie explore how innovation can unlock capacity and deliver better outcomes for patients living with Parkinson’s </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/parliamentary-power-on-the-up"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24839/24570_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="MEP Lange: Parliamentary power essential to strengthening EU"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">13 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/eu-institutions.htm">EU Institutions</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/parliamentary-power-on-the-up">MEP Lange: Parliamentary power essential to strengthening EU</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/parliamentary-power-on-the-up"> MEP Bernd Lange, Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs, discusses the 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href="/news/article/national-interests-derail-eu-train-travels-full-potential">National interests derail EU train travel's full potential</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/national-interests-derail-eu-train-travels-full-potential"> Ursula von der Leyen wants to make going by rail more attractive. But her solution may be no match for older and more complicated problems. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/eu-expansion-how-close-are-the-nine-candidate-states-to-membership"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24534/24523_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">30 Oct</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/eu-institutions.htm">EU Institutions</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/eu-expansion-how-close-are-the-nine-candidate-states-to-membership">The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/eu-expansion-how-close-are-the-nine-candidate-states-to-membership"> The EU executive says it's eager to enlarge the bloc, despite setbacks in places like Moldova and Georgia. Here's a status report on accession. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/unpacking-the-most-contested-elements-of-the-eus-new-migration-and-asylum-pact"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24609/24516_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="What's next for the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact?"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">22 Oct</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/eu-institutions.htm">EU Institutions</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/unpacking-the-most-contested-elements-of-the-eus-new-migration-and-asylum-pact">What's next for the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact?</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/unpacking-the-most-contested-elements-of-the-eus-new-migration-and-asylum-pact"> Many member states are hardening their borders — before the migration deal they agreed to months ago is even implemented. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/partner/article/rethinking-technology-for-people-and-planet"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24784/24506_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Rethinking technology for people and planet"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">14 Oct</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/rethinking-technology-for-people-and-planet">Rethinking technology for people and planet</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/partner/article/rethinking-technology-for-people-and-planet"> As the EU faces pivotal decisions on technology, a network of more than 50 non-profit organisations aims to advocate for a digital future that prioritises social justice and sustainability </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/ai-bias-will-europes-race-for-efficiency-reinforce-discrimination"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24787/24508_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="What can the EU learn from the Dutch algorithm scandal?"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">11 Oct</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/eu-institutions.htm">EU Institutions</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/ai-bias-will-europes-race-for-efficiency-reinforce-discrimination">What can the EU learn from the Dutch algorithm scandal?</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/ai-bias-will-europes-race-for-efficiency-reinforce-discrimination"> Amid the growing use of artificial intelligence by governments, algorithmic bias threatens to undermine fairness and reinforce discrimination in public services. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/partner/article/unlocking-innovation-in-the-fight-against-cancer"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24781/24503_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Unlocking innovation in the fight against cancer"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">09 Oct</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/unlocking-innovation-in-the-fight-against-cancer">Unlocking innovation in the fight against cancer</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/partner/article/unlocking-innovation-in-the-fight-against-cancer"> What more can Europe do to unlock access to new medicines and treatments that are bringing fresh hope to cancer patients? The Parliament sat down with Dr Kandeepan Ganeshalingam, Vice President Oncology International Medical Affairs at Pfizer, to find out why innovation could be key to helping people live longer and live better </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/partner/article/meeting-the-challenge-of-rising-european-healthcare-demand"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24756/24474_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Meeting the challenge of rising European healthcare demand"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">08 Oct</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/meeting-the-challenge-of-rising-european-healthcare-demand">Meeting the challenge of rising European healthcare demand</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/partner/article/meeting-the-challenge-of-rising-european-healthcare-demand"> Europe is facing a healthcare workforce crisis with an estimated 8 million job openings in health and care forecast to appear before 2031. In the first of a new series of articles looking at the challenges faced by Europe’s healthcare systems, The Parliament and AbbVie examine how to make better use of existing capacity by harnessing innovation and patient-centred care </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/a-digital-model-of-earth-can-digital-twins-transport-climate-science-to-the-future"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24780/24502_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">07 Oct</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/technology.htm">Technology</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/a-digital-model-of-earth-can-digital-twins-transport-climate-science-to-the-future">Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/a-digital-model-of-earth-can-digital-twins-transport-climate-science-to-the-future"> The EU's DestinE project uses a digital twin of the Earth to predict short-term weather extremes. But can and should it guide long-term climate strategies? </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/partner/article/organized-crime-fuels-rise-in-illicit-cigarette-trade-across-europe"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24772/24492_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Organized crime and excessive taxation fuels rise in illicit cigarette trade across Europe"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">07 Oct</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/organized-crime-fuels-rise-in-illicit-cigarette-trade-across-europe">Organized crime and excessive taxation fuels rise in illicit cigarette trade across Europe</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/partner/article/organized-crime-fuels-rise-in-illicit-cigarette-trade-across-europe"> High taxes on cigarettes are a magnet to organized criminals who are moving operations closer to major markets such as France – which now accounts for nearly half of all illicit cigarettes consumed in Europe. 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