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Image for Analysis-Big pharma taps UK playbook to pressure European capitals on drug prices
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Analysis-Big pharma taps UK playbook to pressure European capitals on drug prices

By Maggie Fick and Bhanvi Satija LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Global pharmaceutical companies, facing...

17th June, 2026

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G7 leaders discuss 'trusted partners' access for cutting-edge US AI models, sources say

By Michel Rose, Andreas Rinke and Julia Payne EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 16 (Reuters) - G7 leader...

16th June, 2026

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Reforms could relieve German budget by up to €60 billion, Ifo says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, June 16 (Reuters) - Germany's financial situation could be improved by up...

16th June, 2026

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Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrants

STOCKHOLM, June 15 (Reuters) - Sweden's parliament passed a law on Monday allowing authorities to re...

15th June, 2026

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German government to abandon variable drug discounting plans, source tells Reuters

By Andreas Rinke BERLIN, June 15 (Reuters) - Germany's government is replacing plans that would have...

15th June, 2026

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Britain expected to set out under 16s social media restrictions

By Paul Sandle and Kate Holton LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - Britain is expected to set out restrictio...

14th June, 2026

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Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million

By Dave Graham and John Revill ZURICH, June 14 (Reuters) - Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to...

14th June, 2026

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Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as two-state hopes dim

By John Irish PARIS, June 12 (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups delivered an a...

12th June, 2026

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UN labour organisation sets first international employment standards for gig workers

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 12 (Reuters) - The International Labour Organization on Friday ag...

12th June, 2026

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EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact

By Amina Ismail BRUSSELS, June 12 (Reuters) - An overhaul of immigration and asylum policy enters in...

12th June, 2026

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Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules

MILAN, June 12 (Reuters) - Automakers Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, which account for about 60...

12th June, 2026

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Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel

June 11 (Reuters) - Slovenia's government has revoked a 2025 decision banning the export and transit...

11th June, 2026