EURACTIV - The critical challenges faced by Europe's digital economy were set out at the 2024 Digital SME Summit in Brussels. The EU's reliance on external technologies, market fragmentation, and a pressing need to bridge the skills gap topped the agenda. Read more
EURACTIV - European large beauty and personal care companies reinvest about 5% of their annual sales into research and development (R&D) to create sustainable products, reformulate with eco-friendly ingredients, and improve packaging solutions. Read more
EURACTIV - 'Dialogues on Emotional Health and Wellbeing: A Mosaic of Perspectives', a newly released white paper launched by Merck Group on 3 December in the European Parliament, brings Europe's youth to the forefront of a critical discussion on emotional health. Read more
EURACTIV - Europe's cosmetics and personal care sector is constrained by regulatory complexities and limited support for innovation and SME growth.
EURACTIV - In the first eight months of 2024, over 115,000 Belgians with type 2 diabetes enrolled in a new start-up programme offering free multidisciplinary support. Read more
EURACTIV - Belgium's HIV epidemic has hit a new challenge, as the estimated proportion of undiagnosed individuals has surpassed 5% in 2023, prompting a downward revision of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 figures. Read more
EURACTIV - After more than 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the preservation of the country's cultural identity has become a matter of urgency. Russia's aggression is not just a military assault but a calculated effort to erase Ukraine's identity by targeting its cultural heritage and institutions. Read more
EURACTIV - Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, cultural commentator, chief editor of UkraineWord.org and President of PEN Ukraine, delves into the profound role of culture as a unifying force during conflict. Nicole Verbeeck spoke with him about culture's power to sustain a nation's spirit under siege and the challenges faced by artists...
EURACTIV - Euractiv spoke with Chris Delicata and Dr. Sufyan Hussain from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Europe about their ambitious efforts to transform diabetes management and drive equitable care across Europe. Read more
EURACTIV - Belgium is taking significant steps to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with the development of a new National Action Plan for 2025-2029. Read more