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WHO tobacco framework takes aim at e-cigarette

The tenth session of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) will be held in Panama in November. The focus will be on stricter regulation of e-cigarettes and other alternative tobacco products. The EU is currently defining its negotiating position.

By Markus Grabitz

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For the use of the Catalan language in Europe

On Tuesday, the General Council will negotiate whether Catalan will become an official language in the EU. Unanimity is required. There are currently five languages in the EU that are official languages in member states but not official languages of the EU. One of them is Catalan.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Are Slovakia and the West drifting apart?

On Sept. 30, Slovaks will prematurely elect a new parliament. The previous political leadership in Bratislava stood firmly on the side of neighboring Ukraine. This could change in the event of a conceivable comeback by former Prime Minister Fico.

By Till Hoppe