Italy delays €15 million ‘dementia fund’ while disease costs billions
This article is part of our special report Alzheimer’s disease tests EU readiness. Italy invests as little as it can in dementia even though the disease costs billions to its…
As transport electrifies, governments can still make up for lost fuel duty revenues
As customers shift to electric vehicles loss of fuel duty could cost governments billions in tax revenues. Even as environmentalists, we should be taxing electric cars William Todts is Executive…
BT market value takes a slide as Sky signs deal with rival
Alternative networks such as CityFibre, Sky and other companies are increasingly being offered the opportunity to renegotiate lower fees and better contracts. UK telecom giant BT’s market value fell some…
“That’s my dad!”: Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father’s life, and his pride exploded out of him. “That’s my dad!” the 17-year-old yelled. He stood,…
Explainer: The complex fiscal rules that EU finance ministers just agreed to
After months of negotiations, the finance ministers of EU countries on Wednesday (20 December) agreed on a new set of rules to govern member state finances, focussing on lowering budget…
Playing video games may have a positive impact on mental health and life satisfaction, study finds
A Japanese lottery for Nintendo and PlayStation devices resulted in a natural experiment on how video games affect people’s well-being. Playing video games may be good for your mental health,…
EU cuts planned tariff on China-made Telsa vehicles to 9%
The European Commission has significantly reduced the import duty on Tesla vehicles manufactured in China, potentially paving the way for a surge in sales across the region. Chinese EV exports…
Socialist party in disarray after Macron reveals possible socialist PM pick
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet former Socialist behemoth Bernard Cazeneuve amid ongoing prime minister appointment talks on Monday (2 September), according to confirmation obtained by Euractiv. Over the weekend,…
How Europe can support its food and drink industry to remain competitive and sustainable
From 6 to 9 June 2024, millions of EU citizens undertook the important task of electing the new 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who will shape the course…
German parliamentarians warn that any fall in financial aid to Ukraine would send ‘fatal signal’
A letter from the finance minister has raised concerns about how long and how robustly Germany will continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion. German politicians have…