The European Union has taken steps to restrict Chinese medical devices from participating in its public procurement market in retaliation for the “Buy China” policy, which limits access for EU firms to Chinese government contracts.
Category: 3. Europe
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EU hits back against 'Buy China' policy in medical devices market
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Azerbaijan hosts global conference to combat Islamophobia and promote religious tolerance
As global reports of Islamophobia grow, a high-level international conference in Baku brings together scholars, activists and faith leaders to confront hatred and call for cooperation and dialogue.
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Costa hints EU could penalize Israel over Gaza offensive – POLITICO
The European External Action Service (EEAS) has been tasked with looking at the EU’s Association Agreement with Israel, which enshrines respect for human rights and democratic principles as “an essential element” underpinning cooperation between the two. A broad coalition of 17 EU…
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Trump and Musk friendship: Where it began and what happens now it’s all over
ADVERTISEMENTUS President Donald Trump and his (now former) biggest fanboy, Elon Musk, are breaking up in the most tech way on their own social media platforms.
The tech billionaire initially supported Trump in his re-election bid on X, but is now using his social media network to allege that the…
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Berlin exhibition shows how Europe reckoned with Nazi crimes after World War II | Culture
How could the terrible crimes committed by the Nazis during World War II be brought to the attention of the public? Despite limited resources, exhibitions were organized throughout Europe immediately after the end of the war to document,…
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Production and exports fall in Germany as pre-tariff rush wears off
US tariff concerns are darkening Germany’s outlook while the economy is already weak, hindering hopes of a recovery.
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The Netherlands to hold snap election on 29 October after coalition collapse
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s cabinet fell apart when far-right Party For Freedom leader Geert Wilders withdrew his ministers over disagreements on migration policy.
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Germany’s Merz confident after emerging unharmed from Trump ‘show’ – POLITICO
When asked about concrete outcomes, Merz said he had “no doubt at all that the American government is committed to NATO” and that the White House and the Chancellery would strengthen their bilateral trade partnership.
“We will be advising two representatives who are now talking…
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Culture catch-up: The Netflix problem, 'Ballerina', Little Simz, Pulp & Porto’s Bienal’25
This week’s Culture catch-up: new albums from Pulp and Little Simz , ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Knives Out’ previews hit the screen, ‘Ballerina’ comes out, and Porto hosts its celebrated photography biennale.
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