Tag: EU
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EU grants Ghana €2.4m to revive forests amid illegal mining crisis
Europe supports Ghana’s fight to restore damaged forests The European Union has stepped forward with a €2.4 million grant to Ghana to support four forest restoration projects across the country. The funding, announced amid ongoing concerns about the environmental damage caused by illegal mining and agricultural pressure, aims to accelerate forest recovery, protect biodiversity, and…
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EU Leads Negotiations at COP30 Week Two as Hoekstra Heads Team in Belém
EU Takes the Helm for Week Two of COP30 The European Union is stepping up its climate diplomacy as the COP30 conference enters its crucial second week in Belém, Brazil. Wopke Hoekstra, the EU’s Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, will lead the EU negotiating team from 17 to 21 November, coordinating with…
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WhatsApp Interoperability Arrives in the EU with BirdyChat and Haiket
WhatsApp opens to third-party messaging in the EU In a milestone move for EU digital policy and everyday messaging, WhatsApp has announced interoperability with two third-party services, BirdyChat and Haiket. These are the first non-Meta messenger platforms to gain approved interoperability access under the European Union’s push to create a more open, competitive messaging landscape.…
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WhatsApp opens EU interoperability with BirdyChat and Haiket, marking a new era for cross‑platform messaging
WhatsApp expands cross‑platform messaging in the European Union Meta has announced a landmark move for the European Union’s digital messaging landscape: WhatsApp will officially interoperate with two third‑party services, BirdyChat and Haiket. This makes BirdyChat and Haiket the first non‑Meta messaging apps to connect with WhatsApp, a development that aligns with EU rules intended to…
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Wiskott-Aldrich Gene Therapy: EU EMA Recommends Waskyra for WAS
What is Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome and the promise of gene therapy Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a rare, inherited immune disorder caused by mutations in the WAS gene. The condition typically presents in infancy or early childhood with a mix of immune dysfunction, small blood cells (thrombocytopenia), eczema, and an increased risk of infections and autoimmune problems.…
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First EU Approval Consideration for WAS Gene Therapy: Waskyra (etuvetidigene autotemcel)
What is Waskyra and Who Could Benefit? The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting marketing authorisation in the European Union for Waskyra (etuvetidigene autotemcel) to treat people aged 6 months and older with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) who carry a mutation in the WAS gene. Waskyra is a one-time, autologous gene therapy that aims to…
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Ryanair’s High-Stakes Clash: War with Europe’s Air Traffic Control
Ryanair Takes on Europe’s Air Traffic Control System Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier by passenger numbers, has escalated its long-running dispute with the continent’s air traffic control (ATC) framework. The airline argues that fragmented, over-bureaucratic European aviation governance is choking efficiency, inflating costs, and delaying flights across borders. The clash comes as travel demand rebounds…
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EU urged to intervene as two Kenyan activists allegedly abducted in Uganda
Background Civil society organizations in Kenya have turned to the European Union for diplomatic intervention following the reported abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The petition coalition, which includes Amnesty International and the Law Society of Kenya, argues that the case highlights broader concerns about human rights, safety for activists,…
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EU Urged to Intervene in Abduction Case of Kenyan Activists in Uganda
Background: Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda Civil society groups in Kenya are calling on the European Union to intervene in the case of two Kenyan activists who were reportedly abducted in Uganda about a month ago. The activists, whose work focuses on accountability, human rights, and governance, disappeared under circumstances that have drawn attention…
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EU Militarisation Debate: Irish Candidate Voices Concern
EU Militarisation Sparks Fire in Irish Political Arena The debate over Europe’s trajectory on defence and security has risen to the forefront as Irish voters prepare for a presidential contest that has featured spiky criticism of where the European Union is headed. In a recent appearance on Katie Hannon’s Interview Live, independent presidential candidate Catherine…