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Euractiv’s Advocacy Lab is responsible for the production of all Euractiv content supported by a third party. With its own team of reporters and a managing editor, Euractiv’s Advocacy Lab offers in-depth coverage of stakeholder perspectives.

Half of Kazakhstan’s economic boom driven by European investment
Est. 5minEU investment into Kazakhstan surged by 23 per cent in 2023, totalling $12.5 billion, underscoring the deepening economic ties between the two regions. European Parliament discussions highlighted the extent of this strategic partnership.

Silk Road 2.0? Uzbekistan-EU relations boosted by new democratic elections
Est. 8minUzbekistan will go to the polls on 27 October, voting in parliamentary and local elections. A Euractiv event, organised with the Center for Analysis of Democratic Processes, assessed how far Uzbekistan has come on the path to democracy.

Putting steel circularity at the heart of Europe
Est. 1minEurope needs to focus on the lifecycle of steel packaging, ideally leading to improved recycling rates. Steel for Packaging Europe wants to convince people not to throw their steel packaging away with their general waste, but to recycle it.

Slovakia continuously failed to fulfil hospital payment obligations rules Court of Justice
Est. 6minSlovakia has lost a Court of Justice ruling over continuous late payments to public hospitals. The state-owned health insurance company is facing serious financial struggles as healthcare budget troubles mount.

Zdechovsky says EU-Kazakhstan partnership now more crucial than ever
Est. 6minThe European Union is bolstering its strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, aiming to enhance cooperation in energy, critical materials, connectivity, and agriculture.

EU-India conclude ninth round of free trade agreement talks, core issues remain
Est. 4minThe European Union and India have concluded the ninth round of talks on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA). Although divergences on key issues remain, an FTA is in the interest of both sides.

Kazakhstan voters greenlight construction of nuclear power plant, setting concerns aside
Est. 5minAlmost three-quarters of Kazakhstan voters said “yes” in a nationwide referendum held on 6 October, which asked citizens if they agreed with the construction of a nuclear power plant.

Going nuclear, fusion could reduce emissions, increase security
Est. 8minFor its proponents, the lesser-known nuclear process – fusion - could bring a new era of clean and secure energy to Europe. For its detractors, it’s an expensive distraction.

Steel packaging industry wants landfill tax increase, separate collections
Est. 7minSteel for Packaging Europe has outlined its industry priorities for the 2024-2029 term. The industry association aims to put circularity at the heart of Europe’s economy while promoting recycling rates for steel.

Ocean literacy is good for the sea, good for mental health too
Est. 6minResearchers at the University of Plymouth, UK, have found that ‘beach cleans’ aren’t just good for the sea, but can also boost mental health and encourage better behaviour.

Tech and the new mandate, Europe’s AI opportunities and challenges
Est. 7minThe previous European Parliament mandate introduced a raft of tech regulations to reign in Big Tech, including the much anticipated AI Act. Is Europe now in a position to lead globally?

Ill health impacts political participation, pushing voters to populist parties, new study shows
Est. 6minNew research suggests a close relationship between the state of our health and our political behaviour. Ill health doesn't only reduce political participation; it also increases the likelihood of voting for a populist radical right party.

Democracy, demographics, digitalisation at European Health Forum Gastein
Est. 1minEurope’s health landscape is in constant motion, and the EU’s digital transformation aims to reset this landscape. The European Health Forum Gastein took stock of today’s challenges and the impact of the ‘3Ds’ - democracy, demographics, and digitalisation.

Trust and inequalities challenge EU’s healthcare digital transformation, says EMA Chief Medical Officer
Est. 8minThe EU's digital transformation efforts were at the epicentre of the European Health Forum Gastein. Euractiv spoke to Steffen Thirstrup, the European Medicines Agency's CMO, about the digitalisation challenges.

Grids shaping Europe’s green transition, digital technologies and infrastructure investment
Est. 1minThe European Commission proposed an EU Action Plan for Grids in late 2023 to deliver on the European Green Deal. They estimate that around €584 billion will be needed for electricity infrastructure investments between 2020 and 2030.

Shaping the future of EU media, key highlights from Stars4Media Day
After the 'Stars4Media Day - Shaping the Future of Media', Christophe Leclercq, the Founder of Euractiv and Chairman of Europe MédiaLab, shares his insights on the event and its key highlights. He also discusses the work of Europe MédiaLab and introduces its new project, 'Maison du Médialab'

Creating a Single European Rail Area – we have the vision, now it’s about implementation, says Travaini
Est. 8minInnoTrans 2024, Europe’s leading trade fair for transport technology, was held in Berlin at the end of September. Euractiv spoke with Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director of EU-Rail, about his goal of creating a Single European Rail Area.

Indonesia urges EU to rethink deforestation rules impacting farmers
Est. 6minIndonesia is seeking to ensure European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) does not penalise its smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods depend on exports to Europe.

Bulgaria sees 30% increase in HPV vaccination after fight against anti-vax propaganda
Est. 4minBulgaria recorded a 30% increase in the number of girls vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) in 2024, compared to last year - according to data released by the Ministry of Health. However, more is needed.

European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market
Est. 6minDriven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye.

Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, EMA re-examining marketing authorisation
Est. 6minThe European Medicines Agency’s human medicines committee is re-examining the marketing authorisation application for the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drug lecanemab, a treatment that has been shown to slow cognitive decline.

Indonesia concerned EU’s new deforestation rules will hurt millions of smallholders
Est. 6minThe European Union's Deforestation Regulation will impact Indonesia significantly. Musdalifah Machmud, Deputy Minister for Food and Agribusiness, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, spoke with Euractiv about his concerns.

Ending HIV in Europe – Can the EU lead the global path forward to 2030?
In recent decades, significant progress has been made in the fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Forestry ambition needed to combat climate stress, wildfires
Est. 2minAround 40 per cent of Europe is covered by forests. The EU has pledged to plant three billion additional trees throughout its territories and become the first climate-neutral continent in its biodiversity strategy for 2030. But forest fires and consumer demand are challenging forestry optimism.