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With cardiovascular disease still the EU's top killer and Brussels preparing a new cardiovascular plan,
@euractiv.com
spoke with Stefan Janssens, cardiologist, about why deaths remain high, how much exercise we really need, and whether unhealthy products should be taxed.
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Booze, vaping and EU tax policies: Heart disease prevention advice from a cardiologist | Euractiv
"The patients at the highest risk are the hardest to reach", explains public health advocate Stefan Janssens
https://www.euractiv.com/interview/booze-vaping-and-eu-tax-policies-hearts-on-prevention-advise-from-a-cardiologist/
about 1 month ago
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about 2 months ago
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE!
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obtained the first draft of the Cardiovascular Health Plan - revealing that the European Commission wants EU-wide levies on ultra-processed foods and alcopops by 2026. Read more here:
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EXCLUSIVE: EU wants to tax unhealthy food, alcopops under draft heart health plan | Euractiv
The draft cardiovascular plan also targets tobacco, screening, and AI-driven prevention measures
https://www.euractiv.com/news/eu-wants-to-tax-unhealthy-food-and-alcopops-by-2026-under-heart-health-plan/
about 2 months ago
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🚨 Euractiv reveals: German hospital unaware sensitive data is now under US jurisdiction European hospitals trusted Zivver’s software platform to protect sensitive communications, but its data protection is weaker than assumed. A German Hospital only discovered it after an inquiry by
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German hospital unaware its sensitive data is now under US jurisdiction | Euractiv
European hospitals trusted Zivver for secure communications – but a US takeover has changed the rules without them knowing
https://www.euractiv.com/news/german-hospital-unaware-its-sensitive-data-is-now-under-us-jurisdiction/
2 months ago
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A clash of regulations - blood and plasma vs. medtech? Experts are warning that regulatory overlaps and certification delays could disrupt access to Europe's critical blood supply - particularly due to the Medical Devices Regulation.
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The clash of regulations – blood and plasma versus medtech | Euractiv
Implementation is complex, particularly due to overlaps with existing EU healthcare laws
https://www.euractiv.com/news/the-clash-of-regulations-blood-and-plasma-versus-medtech/
3 months ago
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France’s new health minister brings medical expertise – and a pharma past… ranking her number 1 of the “Top 10 most spoiled MPs” by pharmaceutical laboratories. However, on the European level, an expert see her not to be “particularly industry-friendly”. Read more in my coverage for
@euractiv.com
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France’s new health minister brings medical expertise – and a pharma past | Euractiv
Doctor-turned-politician Stéphanie Rist takes charge of France’s strained healthcare system amid questions over her past industry ties
https://www.euractiv.com/news/frances-new-health-minister-brings-medical-expertise-and-a-pharma-past/
3 months ago
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Public Health Committee
3 months ago
🌐 A
@sant.europarl.europa.eu
delegation is in Berlin 🇩🇪 to attend the World Health Summit
#WHS2025
MEPs Jarubas, Papandreou, Veryga &
@stinebosse.bsky.social
will join various workshops, debates & panels and meet government officials and public health experts from around the world.
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1 in 3 doctors & nurses report depression or anxiety, and more than 1 in 10 have thought about ending their lives or hurting themselves - Hans Kluge, director
@whoeurope.bsky.social
The new report reveals, that Europe could face a shortfall of around 940,000 healthcare workers
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/every-third-doctor-or-nurse-faces-depression-who-report-reveals/
3 months ago
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A Europe-wide tax on high-sugar, high-fat and high-salt products? Hungary introduced a 'chips-tax', but arguably failed. EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi should be familiar with from his home country. Is such a tax set to fail? Read more from me
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www.euractiv.com/news/hungari...
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Hungarian Health Commissioner eyeing EU-wide ‘chips tax’ – though it arguably failed at home | Euractiv
Olivér Várhelyi’s push for a health-focused levy comes as evidence from Hungary casts doubt on its long-term impact
https://www.euractiv.com/news/hungarian-health-commissioner-eyeing-eu-wide-chips-tax-though-it-arguably-failed-at-home/
3 months ago
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🚨Commission’s 'Apply AI Strategy' to make healthcare and drug development smarter.
@euractiv.com
got hold of the Strategy before it's presented tomorrow by the Commission. Find out more in my newest article:
www.euractiv.com/news/commiss...
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/commissions-apply-ai-strategy-to-make-healthcare-and-drug-development-smarter/
3 months ago
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Von der Leyen unveils plan to create a European AI-powered healthcare network. The network would be part of the “Apply AI strategy”, which von der Leyen is due to present next week. Read more in my coverage on
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Von der Leyen unveils plan for European AI-powered healthcare network | Euractiv
Commission chief says AI can speed up cancer diagnosis and drug discovery
https://www.euractiv.com/news/von-der-leyen-unveils-plan-for-european-ai-powered-healthcare-network/
3 months ago
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5 months ago
Final journey: The divide within Europe over euthanasia and assisted dying
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Final journey: The divide within Europe over euthanasia and assisted dying
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https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/the-final-journey-why-more-europeans-are-traveling-for-euthanasia/
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What drives someone to become a "death tourist"? For many terminally ill Europeans, it’s a last resort. As euthanasia is illegal in most EU countries, patients are forced to travel abroad to escape suffering. As debate stalls, my article
@euractiv.com
explores how laws push people across borders.
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Final journey: The divide within Europe over euthanasia and assisted dying - Euractiv
Fragmented laws are forcing terminally ill patients to travel for the right to die
https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/the-final-journey-why-more-europeans-are-traveling-for-euthanasia/
5 months ago
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Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for years, which is why the number of unreported cases is high. Meanwhile, right-wing groups have made it their mission to raise awareness of women's health issues, such as infertility potentially linked to endometriosis, to reinforce their pro-family message.
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Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for years, leading to a high number of undetected cases. Right-wing groups have made it a mission to raise awareness of women's health issues, such as infertility potentially linked to endometriosis, to reinforce their pro-family message. Read more
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https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/far-right-meps-hijack-health-debate-on-endometriosis/
6 months ago
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Euractiv
6 months ago
Commission unclear on role of EU regions in hospital cybersecurity plan
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Commission unclear on role of EU regions in hospital cybersecurity plan
Regional authorities left out of consultations on key healthcare cybersecurity strategy.
http://dlvr.it/TLmYRY
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Euractiv
6 months ago
Hospitals’ cybersecurity: EU regions warn Commission’s approach is ‘troubling’
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Hospitals’ cybersecurity: EU regions warn Commission’s approach is ‘troubling’
As cyberattacks on hospitals surge, EU regions say they’ve been sidelined from key decisions – leaving gaps in the Commission’s action plan.
http://dlvr.it/TLjcCR
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6 months ago
EU aims to create single market for clinical trials
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EU aims to create single market for clinical trials
The Commission will report by 2028 on the implementation of the strategy.
http://dlvr.it/TLZGZB
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7 months ago
European AI office will launch new health unit in July
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European AI office will launch new health unit in July
The new health unit will focus on improving health and well-being through the application of AI technology.
http://dlvr.it/TLScR4
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Euractiv
7 months ago
EU Ministers back plan to curb social media’s impact on youth mental health
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EU Ministers back plan to curb social media’s impact on youth mental health
"Technology is useful and has a lot of advantages but can be damaging for mental health, especially for the younger generation."
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Generic drugmakers are warning that the EU’s new wastewater rules could trigger a domino effect, threatening the supply of essential medicines across Europe. Read more in my article on
@euractiv.com
, what Pro Generika, Zentiva and Teva Pharmaceuticals have to say:
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https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/generic-industry-warns-medicine-stock-could-run-dry-under-eu-wastewater-rules/
7 months ago
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BEUC - The Consumer Voice
7 months ago
‼️We're worried about the increasing opacity of lobbying on competition issues in Brussels‼️ We have written to the competition department of the
@ec.europa.eu
to urge them to push for CLEAR DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS of all speakers at events the Commission is speaking at.
www.beuc.eu/sites/defaul...
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https://www.beuc.eu/sites/default/files/publications/BEUC-X-2025-060_Concerns_about_lack_of_transparency_in_competition_policy_discourse.pdf
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PoliticsHome
7 months ago
Today (Tuesday) MPs are set to get a 'free vote' on decriminalising abortion, with two amendments tabled by Labour back benchers under consideration The amendments have different implications, and the parliamentary procedure could get complicated
@zoecrowther.bsky.social
explains
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Everything You Need To Know About The MPs Vote On Decriminalising Abortion
UK MPs have been offered a 'free vote' on whether to remove criminal penalties for women who illegally end their own pregnancies.
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/everything-need-know-mps-vote-decriminalising-abortion
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The European Commission wants to advance the use of AI in healthcare, but a new report has exposed various challenges posed for the sector by the training data used so far.
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7 months ago
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Euractiv
7 months ago
FIRST AID: Europe loses appetite for junk food ads
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FIRST AID: Europe loses appetite for junk food ads
In today's edition: MAGA, synthetics, and biotech.
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Emma Calvert
7 months ago
Would any parent be reassured knowing that the food industry decides what's acceptable to be advertised ▶️ their kids? Our
@beuc.eu
report on EU self-regulation underlines the need to end this failed experiment. Time to put children's health first +
#stopmarketingtokids
tinyurl.com/pledgebeuc
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Do you know what children in your surroundings consume? While Europe fights a childhood obesity crisis, Norway will soon have Europe’s strictest advertising law to protect children from unhealthy food. Find out more in my latest article on
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Europe loses appetite for junk food ads aimed at children - Euractiv
Brussels faces growing pressure to bite back at the food industry’s self-regulation on advertising.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/europe-loses-appetite-for-junk-food-ads-aimed-at-children/
7 months ago
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7 months ago
No more holding it in: MEPs launch group on incontinence care. Continence care is finally on the EU’s radar, as MEPs move to flush the stigma and support the millions across Europe living with the condition.
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7 months ago
Budget plans for 2026: Is EU4Health bleeding out?
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Budget plans for 2026: Is EU4Health bleeding out?
In April, under growing pressure from MEPs, Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi vowed to secure the necessary funds for the EU’s health ambitions.
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Euractiv
7 months ago
French health minister suggests reimbursement cuts for chronic disease patients
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French health minister suggests reimbursement cuts for chronic disease patients
Féreuze Aziza of France Assos Santé warned of a rising financial burden on patients, saying she is “deeply concerned” about the minister’s announcement.
http://dlvr.it/TLCPgP
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Euractiv
9 months ago
EU needs to get serious on date
#rape
#drugs
, say MEPs
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EU needs to get serious on date #rape #drugs, say MEPs
One of the main challenges is that many date #rape #drugs are difficult to detect with standard toxicological tests and leave no bodily trace after just a few hours.
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9 months ago
German health sector lags behind on crisis preparedness
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German health sector lags behind on crisis preparedness
Five years have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic, but some doubt Germany is ready for future health crises.
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Euractiv
10 months ago
German parties in coalition talks want country to be EU’s biggest pharma player
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German parties in coalition talks want country to be EU’s biggest pharma player
Both parties also agree to make Germany a leading location for health research and clinical studies.
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Euractiv
10 months ago
New letter urges Commission to move forward with EU tobacco legislation this year
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New letter urges Commission to move forward with EU tobacco legislation this year
Some member states want the Commission and social media platforms to "pro-actively remove content" related to the marketing and sale of tobacco and nicotine products.
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Euractiv
10 months ago
Germany’s latest
#hospital
reform hangs over coalition talks: The
#CDU
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#hospital
reform" passed under the previous
#SPD
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Germany’s latest #hospital reform hangs over coalition talks
The #CDU's election manifesto states that the party will "correct the mistakes of the #hospital reform" passed under the previous #SPD-led government.
http://dlvr.it/TJgFJ9
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Euractiv
10 months ago
#Poland
one step closer to ban flavoured
#nicotine
pouches, restrict
#ecigarettes
: The aim is to ensure greater control over
#ecigarettes
, the Polish ministry said on X.
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#Poland one step closer to ban flavoured #nicotine pouches, restrict #ecigarettes
The aim is to ensure greater control over #ecigarettes, the Polish ministry said on X.
http://dlvr.it/TJbfCx
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Euractiv
10 months ago
European
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survival rates improved, but differences remain across countries:
#Cancer
survival rates have improved, but hundreds of thousands of deaths could be avoided if other countries could match Sweden's Europe-leading outcomes.
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European #cancer survival rates improved, but differences remain across countries
#Cancer survival rates have improved, but hundreds of thousands of deaths could be avoided if other countries could match Sweden's Europe-leading outcomes.
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10 months ago
Four the win:
#Germany
’s potential health ministers under the microscope: Who will become
#Germany
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#healthminister
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Four the win: #Germany’s potential health ministers under the microscope
Who will become #Germany's next #healthminister remains up in the air, but four names are being floated.
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10 months ago
Finland’s right regulates nicotine pouches over planned ban
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Finland’s right regulates nicotine pouches over planned ban
If the Finnish parliament approves the new regulation, it could come into force on 20 March.
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10 months ago
Cannabis to give German future coalition a headache
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Cannabis to give German future coalition a headache
Rollback or compromise?
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10 months ago
A healthy German coalition? Two scenarios that impact the health sector
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A healthy German coalition? Two scenarios that impact the health sector
Whatever the outcome of the coalition-building process, the new government will "not neglect the European level when it comes to driving healthcare priorities forward".
http://dlvr.it/TJFHr7
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10 months ago
Austria’s new government health plans – what you need to know
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Austria’s new government health plans – what you need to know
From boosting EU drug production to tackling women’s health issues and addressing nursing staff shortages
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The polish presidency wants to tackle the growing impact of digital media use on Europe‘s youth - read more:
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10 months ago
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What impact will the election on Sunday have on the pharmaceutical industry in Germany? Find out here! ⤵️
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11 months ago
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Euractiv
11 months ago
What is the TikTok’s ‘Paracetamol challenge’ that has Europe nervous
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What is the TikTok’s ‘Paracetamol challenge’ that has Europe nervous
Euractiv investigated the dangerous challenge that has national health authorities sounding the alarm.
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11 months ago
Germany’s outgoing coalition eases bloated doctor appointment system
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Germany’s outgoing coalition eases bloated doctor appointment system
“Getting an appointment with a general practitioner is going to be much easier again - especially for those with statutory health insurance”, said Health Minister Karl Lauterbach.
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Feel free to read my first The Brief for
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about 1 year ago
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Debunking three myths about EU enlargement 🇪🇺
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Debunking three myths about EU enlargement – Le Taurillon
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the EU's major enlargement, which added ten new members to the Union, which were later followed by Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia, bringing the total to 27…
https://www.treffpunkteuropa.de/debunking-three-myths-about-eu-enlargement?lang=fr
about 1 year ago
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Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺
about 1 year ago
The Georgian Dream regime has begun arresting opposition leaders without any previous clashes/reasons. They simply got their hands on Zurab Girchi Japaridze and grabbed him. Video in comments.
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Nicolai von Ondarza
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Good to see a clear message from the new EU High Rep on Georgia. She will now have to prove she has the member states behind her on this one, including a certain one holding the Council Presidency and recently congratulating the new Georgian government on its 'election' victory.
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