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
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Resilient mental health in Europe’s youth is essential for a competitive European workforce
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.
115,000 Belgians join new diabetes care pathway, but prevention remains a critical challenge
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
Undiagnosed HIV cases exceed 5% in Belgium, 'Figures not good' says Flemish Minister of Welfare
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
Without urgent investment in culture, Ukraine faces risk of a lost generation, new report warns
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...
Universal access to diabetes care urgently needed in Europe, but political will is lacking
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
Belgium’s new AMR National Action Plan expected early next year, surveillance data upgrade included
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
EURACTIV - Wiener Stadtwerke, a public infrastructure company providing essential services to the Vienna metropolitan area, is urging policymakers to simplify regulations to foster innovation, boost investments in sustainable energy infrastructure, and ensure fair competition in the energy market. Read more









