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⚡ Electrification: Power is decarbonising

With an EU Electrification Action Plan due early 2026, and ahead of the EU Energy Summit, one question stands out: How Europe can upgrade grids while staying reliable and affordable?

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#EES2026 #Electrification
January 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
⚡ Trump Signals US Cyber Role in Caracas Blackout

Trump suggested the US used cyber operations to cut power in Caracas during strikes aiding Maduro’s capture, highlighting more overt cyber use.

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January 7, 2026 at 8:57 AM
🫀 Heart Diseases: New AI Tool Could Transform Drug Prescribing and Personalised Care

Imperial College researchers developed CardioKG, an AI tool predicting the most effective heart drugs for personalised care.

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January 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
⚡ 2 months to go: EU Energy Summit 2026

4 & 5 March
Brussels, Egmont Palace

Turning energy ambition into action for a competitive, affordable, climate-neutral Europe.

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#EES2026 #EUEnergySummit #CleanTech
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🚗 2035 Car Ban Under Review

EU governments and the Commission are divided over possible flexibility in the 2035 ban on new CO₂-emitting cars.

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December 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
💰 Russian Assets Frozen Indefinitely

The EU has moved to freeze €210 billion in Russian central bank assets indefinitely, using emergency treaty powers.

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December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🛡️ Russia’s Hybrid War

Europe is facing a coordinated Russian hybrid campaign using cyber, disinformation, and energy pressure, requiring systemic resilience rather than waiting for conventional war.

⏩ European Defence and Security Weekly:
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December 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
☢️ Chernobyl Shield Hit

Drone strikes damaged Chernobyl’s containment cladding, temporarily reducing safety functions and highlighting the need for full restoration and ongoing international support.

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December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🌍 Russian Gas Ban Delay

Europe may delay the Russian gas import ban to 1 November 2027 if storage targets aren’t met, ensuring energy security while phasing out dependence.

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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🤝 Ukraine–US peace plan talks

Ukraine and the US report cautious progress on revising a controversial Russia peace plan amid political turmoil and ongoing fighting.

⏩ European Defence and Security Weekly:
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December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
⚠️ EU hydrogen funding concerns

Critics warn the EU’s new hydrogen project list could divert climate funds to repurposed gas pipelines and lock in fossil-based hydrogen.

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December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🇪🇺 We are finishing the #EHS2025 with closing remarks from Arnaud Thysen, Director General of EBS:

“Health is no longer just another policy file; it is now a defining pillar of Europe’s competitiveness, security, and long-term resilience.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Oliver Varhelyi -EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, @ec.europa.eu:

“The European model of universal, high-quality care is no longer guaranteed; it is under real pressure from tightening budgets and a rapidly ageing population.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Ibo Sanz, Chief Strategy Officer, LLYC Venturing:

“AI now shapes how public officials think, decide, and form opinions, going beyond a tool for information to actively influencing health policy.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Arantxa Sanz, CEO of Catalonia Health:

“Pharma and healthcare prioritize proprietary, high-quality data over commercial platforms, as accuracy underpins reliable insights and innovation.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Carlos Parry, European Healthcare Lead from LLYC:

“AI is guiding policy, but human behaviour remains unpredictable, and it’s reshaping how public influence and engagement work.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🎤Padraic Ward, Head of Pharma International from Roche, pointed out:

“Our health systems were built for acute illness, but they’re now overwhelmed by chronic disease; and people are clearly signalling that it’s time to rethink how care is organised and delivered.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
FulviaRaffaelli, Head of the Digital Health Unit, DG SANTE @ec.europa.eu:

“The European Health Data Space isn’t an EU data silo but a trusted network where citizens control access and aggregated data safely supports research.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
💬 Emer Cooke, Executive Director at European Medicines Agency said:

“Our job is to get it right. Enabling safe, effective, high-quality innovation to reach patients while truly listening to those patients, who often know more about their disease than anyone else.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Daniel Naumov, Vice-Minister of Health from the Government of Lithuania:

“The European Health Data Space needs stronger public education so people understand the value of sharing data for better care.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Antonella Cardone, President of Cancer Patients Europe:

“We have strong data on EU health inequalities, but the challenge is turning it into action through tools like the European Semester, starting with cancer.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Felicitas Riedl, Director for Innovation and Competitiveness at @eib.org:

“We need to adopt the mindset that investing in health is essential, and there are clear opportunities to make a strong investment case that generates returns while supporting health.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Claus Zieler, Chief Commercial and Medical Affairs Officer at Astellas:

“Our industry is about far more than pills: it’s about heavy investment, high-skilled jobs, and deep partnerships with universities creating an export engine to rival the software sector.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Robert Day, Oncology Commercial Vice President from International Commercial Office of Pfizer:

“Funding new trials requires ROI, but with revenues now concentrated in the US, China, and Japan, Europe’s share will keep shrinking unless we act.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Minister for Health and Active Ageing from the Government of Malta, Jo Etienne Abela:

“EU health budgets aren’t just 400 million euros, they ensure 150 million people receive quality care and support vital research and infrastructure.”

#EHS2025 #NextGenSimplified
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM