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16th Apr 2024

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Germany blocks AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s

Germany will not recommend the use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus on its over-65 population, citing "insufficient data", according to a statement on Thursday from the Robert Koch Institute. The AstraZeneca vaccine, at the centre of a row over supplies to the EU, is expected to be approved by the European Medical Agency on Friday. This decision only applies to Germany. The vaccine is already in use in the UK.

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Opinion

How Hungary's teachers are taking on Viktor Orban

Orban and his administration are pursuing a strategy of running-down public education in Hungary. They have been explicit in their aims and how their assault on 'non-Christian' teachers is a small price to pay for the cultural shift they want.

Column

What do we actually mean by EU 'competitiveness'?

Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi are coming up with reports on the EU's single market and competitiveness — but although 'competitiveness' has become a buzzword, there's no consensus on a definition for what it actually means.

EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

Opinion

Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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