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EU enlargement is “a strategic investment in our shared stability, prosperity and security”, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said at a summit between leaders from the EU’s Member States and its six Western Balkan partners.

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The EU Commission has presented a roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments, laying out tangible steps to ensure the transition to innovative non-animal approaches.