Why is this in Europe?

This is irrelevant if and when Italy is going to vote in favour of Mercosur, what it reportedly will. It would be enough for the necessary majority vote and the deal could be signed on Jan 12.

Good.

I am not sure as I am not an expert for this industry, but I assume it’s about price hikes to increase profits for the pharmaceutical industry. Unlike in the US, prices for drugs in Europe are subject to strong price regulations, meaning that the companies face legal limits on how to set prices. That’s how I read that at least, but maybe there is someone around with more expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.

The dentists also filed a lawsuit against their advisors in the meantime. According to several reports in 2025, the fund made investments in private capital such as start-ups and real estate projects (including unsecured loans) amounting to around 50% of their assets. This deviates sharply form usual investment-grade guidelines imho (I used to work in this industry and think I understand this a bit). According to VZB’s website (and the article) the fund’s investment committee is composed exclusively of practicing dentists rather than asset management professionals. This is not a good idea imho.

… despite Trump’s repeated claims, there has been no official announcement or decision in France confirming any increase in prescription drug prices.

Did all Russians as a whole decide what they want? All Chinese?

This is a gross oversimplification.

Joint Statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom, Denmark on Greenland.

“I discussed obviously the situation in terms of Irish beef exports into China, the tariff situation in respect of dairy products”

Yeah, Xi Jinping increased prices for dairy products for Chinese people by introducing tariffs, very much as Trump did in the US for other goods. It’s time that Ireland and other EU farmers diversify its trade imo.

And what did they say about forced labour and the China’s genocide in East Turkistan, Tibet? Beiijng’s aggression against Taiwan? Was that an issue?

From a left-wing perspective, it does not make sense to create blackouts in residential districts (unless they were very well off …

Creating blackouts or any other form of violence never ‘makes sense’ in residential districts.

And what does ‘left-wing’ and ‘right-wing’ even mean, at least in the extreme forms? What difference does it make when violence rules? Violence, imho, doesn’t make sense. It may take some time until we eventually know for sure who is responsible, maybe indeed some weirdos hired by malign foreign states.

But as you mention the ‘left-wing perspective:’ Here on Lemmy is a larger group that calls itself left-wing, but in their communities they literally hail aggression and cheering violence against people, including violence against Ukraine by Russian invaders. Just read their comms.

As we know from other posts, there has been a study last year about this.

This study investigates the presence of left-wing extremism on the Lemmygrad. ml instance of the decentralized social media platform Lemmy, from its launch in 2019 up to a month after the bans of the subreddits r/GenZedong and r/GenZhou … Their [Lemmygrad users’] support can extend beyond backing these authoritarian regimes [particularly Russia, China, and North Korea], even cheering on their violent actions, as evidenced by their posts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, we observe anti-Zionist and antisemitic behaviors, which show similarities to right-wing extremism … Our analysis suggests a concerning endorsement of authoritarian actions and extremist rhetoric on Lemmygrad. ml, further indicating that left-wing extremist communities on decentralized platforms should receive more attention from the academic community.

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It’s needless to say that I don’t support the U.S. attack on Venezuela as it is beyond the rule of law, but Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez joins these critics to distract from his own corruption scandals. This is is some sort of staged morality as Sanchez is fighting for his political survival.

Maybe it’s just me, but I feel this is not only a civil case but also a criminal case.

Spain PM Pedro Sánchez and the Ruling PSOE Face Mounting Legal Challenges in 2026

The most significant legal proceedings target [Spanish Prime Minister and leader of the Socialist Party PSOE] Pedro Sánchez’s immediate family and close political allies, marking a critical moment for Spain’s centre-left government. The investigations span a range of alleged misconduct, from potential corruption to influence peddling, and could have far-reaching consequences for the ruling coalition.

One of the most high-profile cases involves José Luis Ábalos, former Transport Minister and key PSOE organiser, who faces potential imprisonment of up to 24 years. Prosecutors allege he engaged in criminal organisation, accepting bribes, misappropriating public funds, and exploiting insider information during the COVID-19 pandemic’s emergency procurement processes.

Particularly sensitive is the investigation into Begoña Gómez, the Prime Minister’s wife, who is being scrutinised for potential professional misconduct related to her business activities. Simultaneously, David Sánchez, the Prime Minister’s brother, will stand trial on May 28th for alleged influence trafficking and improper conduct in the Badajoz Provincial Administration.

The legal challenges represent an unprecedented threat to the PSOE’s political reputation. Unlike previous corruption scandals that primarily implicated lower-level party members, these investigations reach directly into the Prime Minister’s inner circle, potentially undermining public trust in the government …

Look at OP’s post history. They do nothing but that shit.

How many people died on both sides for this “largest territorial gains” of 5,600 square kilometers Putin now celebrates? Was it worthwhile?

Edit: Over 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine in 2025

Are you aware that all imports into the EU will now trigger this ‘green tariff’ if and when the country of origin - in your example, Egypt - has weaker environmental rules? It would be certainly cheaper without this levy, but, as the latest COP30 showed, with this the EU leads an isolated group of around 80 countries pushing for global climate action.

Unlike in you example, it most often won’t be Egypt where the cheap goods come from but rather China. This is why the country blocked the road to out of fossil fuels together with like-minded governments during the COP.

As The Times wrote at the time: The ‘axis of obstruction’ — Saudi Arabia, Russia and China — blocked the Belém road map as climate experts fear the growth of an anti-action consensus

A deal for a “road map” away from fossil fuels has been scuppered at Cop30 in Brazil after Saudi Arabia, Russia and China successfully blocked the proposal. [Archived link]

~~There is already a thread about this:https://feddit.org/post/23683812~~

Different story, my fault. Sorry.

Another empty rant by an anti-European propagandist who has been parroting always the same narratives. It can be safely ignored.

No one blames consumers. Please read the article.

While Europe has been shaken in the area of mature medicines, it can at least pride itself on having preserved, relatively intact, the field of so-called innovative medicines. Their development and manufacturing processes are more complex than those of older, chemically based medicines, putting them out of reach of Asian competitors. And although these treatments account for only a small portion of patient consumption, with generics making up 70% of prescription volumes on the continent, they are also the most profitable segment of the market.

Meanwhile … China, which until now had focused on manufacturing lower value-added products such as generics and active ingredients, now aims to become a major player in innovative medicines. Thanks to highly ambitious public policies, China is investing heavily in research and development and bio-production to accelerate its move upmarket. Clinical trials are multiplying across the country, and Chinese companies are increasingly forming partnerships with Western laboratories to develop new medicines. Trapped between these two global giants, Europe will have to fight hard to avoid a steep decline. [Emphasis mine.]

As far as I understand, it seems quite clear what measures Europe (and its allies) should take at least regarding China seeking partnerships with Western laboratories to maintain independence in this innovative medicines. Europe should collaborate in these sensitive areas with like-minded democracies rather than autocracies known for bullying others as soon as they think it is advantageous to them and to them alone.