Europe’s climate laws need a guardian angel With the EU's first climate targets likely to be missed, the European Commission must be more proactive in pushing EU member states to abide by the rules – because if the Berlaymont doesn't, then who else will? asks Nikolaus J. Kurmayer. Kazakhstan addresses the climate change challenge As the largest nation in Central Asia, Kazakhstan has not been spared the effects of climate change, prompting the country to make plans to rapidly address environmental issues and move away from cheap fossil fuels. NATO condemns Russia’s CFE treaty withdrawal, suspend its operation NATO allies condemned a decision by Russia on Tuesday (7 November) to withdraw from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, a key post-Cold War agreement, and said they would suspend its operation in response. Belgium targets cancer and chronic diseases with new unit Walloon health minister recently inaugurated a new specialised unit as part of a prevention-focused European initiative to tackle cancer and chronic diseases in light of data showing that in Belgium, one in four adults are living with a chronic condition. G7’s top diplomats discuss long-term plan for Gaza G7 foreign ministers on Tuesday (7 November) discussed what happens after the Gaza conflict recedes and how to revitalise peace efforts in the Middle East, the host Japan said in its statement.
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