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US launches trade probe into Germany over medicine prices

Washington accuses Berlin of keeping the prices it pays for new medicines too low, while the US market pays significantly more for the same products. If the investigation finds Germany's policies are unfair, the United States could impose punitive tariffs.

Hands of our nature, hands off Albania

On 17 June, MEPs voted on the parliamentary report on Albania, highlighting the country’s progress in the EU enlargement process and the need for environmental safeguards. To shed light on the endangered natural treasures of Albania, a group of Greens/EFA MEPs will visit the

Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash

Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden's EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc's next long-term budget.

Act of Remembrance honours war dead buried in Belgium

It isn’t for nothing that Belgium is, historically, known as the “battlefield of Europe” and a solemn and moving event this weekend highlights the shared sacrifices of the tens of thousands of war dead buried in Belgian soil. The annual Act of Remembrance this Saturday (June