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European policy

Opinion

Health Union: Is it needed?

The legislative package to create a European Health Union was the EU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Health Union Communication stated more broadly that "a strong European Health Union will protect our way of life, our economy, and our society." This raises the question of whether the Health Union should be limited to crisis prevention and management or have a broader public health approach, writes Anne Bucher from the think-tank Bruegel.

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Opinion

How Europe can sustain Russia sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine is a dramatic wake-up call for Europe. The European Union can no longer be a passive player in global affairs. It must reinforce its own security structure within the broader context of NATO.

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Feature

Spain: potential gas hub in Europe

Spain can help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian gas. Half a dozen regasification plants can store liquefied natural gas. However, new pipelines are needed to transport it to neighboring European countries.

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Feature

Sanctions against Russian oligarchs are difficult to implement

The European Union wants to freeze the assets of oligarchs close to the Kremlin. The list of sanctioned businessmen is growing. But this will not be easy, as the example of Luxembourg shows: many of the billionaires have financial constructions there that often serve as a link to companies in Cyprus.

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Opinion

Advertising on platforms: we need to talk about money

In the current debate about the Network Enforcement Act, the Digital Services Act and Hate Speech, one crucial factor is being left out: monetization. Time for a critical revision.

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