A European citizens' initiative calls for the general abolition of animal testing. Following a hearing in Parliament, the EU Commission must now react. Science organizations warn of severe consequences for biomedical research.
Von Markus Weisskopf
Forty-seven heads of state and government are expected in Moldova's capital today for the second European Political Community summit, originally an idea of Emmanuel Macron. The new format is also an anti-Putin summit. Whether that will suffice as a bracket, in the long run, remains to be seen.
Von Stephan Israel
The representatives of the EU and the USA showed demonstrative unity at the press conference at the end of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). There was convergence not only on the issue of dealing with China. Important decisions were also made on electromobility and AI.
Von Till Hoppe
Eine europäische Bürgerinitiative fordert die generelle Abschaffung von Tierversuchen. Nach einer Anhörung im Parlament muss nun die EU-Kommission reagieren. Wissenschaftsorganisationen warnen vor gravierenden Folgen für die biomedizinische Forschung.
Von Markus Weisskopf
