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"All United for MG" coalition launches a petition to advocate change in Myasthenia Gravis

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

BRUSSELS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Rare Disease Day and in anticipation of the European elections, All United for MG has undertaken the initiative to mobilize society, initiating transformative changes for the patient community. Since its establishment in 2023, All United for MG has been amplifying the generalised Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) patient voice across Europe. A Call for Action, launched with European parliamentarians Tomislav Sokol and Istvan Ujhelyi in June 2023 during the first-ever Myasthenia Gravis Day, contains six actionable policy recommendations for the improvement of the visibility, recognition and treatment of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and other rare diseases. These recommendations were supported by over 30 stakeholders, including 11 members of the European Parliament, healthcare professionals and Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs). All United for MG is now intensifying its efforts and seeks the support of all citizens across Europe by launching a petition on change.org, to encourage the civil society to support and advocate for changes in the management of rare diseases care,especially in generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG). The ambition is to collect between 5.000 - 10.000 signatures in the lead-up to the second Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Day on June 2nd and the European elections. 

Key Points: 
  • In the context of Autoimmune Awareness Month, the coalition of patients suffering from Myasthenia Gravis (MG) "All United for MG" urges citizens throughout Europe to unite in instigating positive change and enhancing Myasthenia Gravis management.
  • All United for MG is officially launching a European petition to advocate for better rights for patients and their caregivers, improved access to healthcare and enhanced conditions.
  • Since its establishment in 2023, All United for MG has been amplifying the generalised Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) patient voice across Europe.
  • "Rare diseases often struggle for visibility in political discourse, making the All United for MG petition all the more important.

"All United for MG" coalition launches a petition to advocate change in Myasthenia Gravis

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

BRUSSELS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Rare Disease Day and in anticipation of the European elections, All United for MG has undertaken the initiative to mobilize society, initiating transformative changes for the patient community. Since its establishment in 2023, All United for MG has been amplifying the generalised Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) patient voice across Europe. A Call for Action, launched with European parliamentarians Tomislav Sokol and Istvan Ujhelyi in June 2023 during the first-ever Myasthenia Gravis Day, contains six actionable policy recommendations for the improvement of the visibility, recognition and treatment of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and other rare diseases. These recommendations were supported by over 30 stakeholders, including 11 members of the European Parliament, healthcare professionals and Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs). All United for MG is now intensifying its efforts and seeks the support of all citizens across Europe by launching a petition on change.org, to encourage the civil society to support and advocate for changes in the management of rare diseases care,especially in generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG). The ambition is to collect between 5.000 - 10.000 signatures in the lead-up to the second Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Day on June 2nd and the European elections. 

Key Points: 
  • In the context of Autoimmune Awareness Month, the coalition of patients suffering from Myasthenia Gravis (MG) "All United for MG" urges citizens throughout Europe to unite in instigating positive change and enhancing Myasthenia Gravis management.
  • All United for MG is officially launching a European petition to advocate for better rights for patients and their caregivers, improved access to healthcare and enhanced conditions.
  • Since its establishment in 2023, All United for MG has been amplifying the generalised Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) patient voice across Europe.
  • "Rare diseases often struggle for visibility in political discourse, making the All United for MG petition all the more important.

Greenberg Traurig Adds Cross-Border Data Privacy Ace Liz Harding in Denver

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DENVER, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice with the addition of Elizabeth (Liz) Harding as shareholder, based in the Denver office.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice with the addition of Elizabeth (Liz) Harding as shareholder, based in the Denver office.
  • DENVER, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice with the addition of Elizabeth (Liz) Harding as shareholder, based in the Denver office .
  • "Greenberg Traurig has great depth in its bench of data privacy and technology transaction attorneys.
  • I'm looking forward to working with them on advising our multinational clients on their international privacy obligations while bridging the gap between U.S. and U.K. privacy regulations," Harding said.

Isabel Schnabel: From laggard to leader? Closing the euro area’s technology gap

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This paper, by means of a DSGE model including heterogeneous firms and banks, financial frictions and prudential regulation, first shows the need of climate-related capital requirements in the existing prudential framework.

Key Points: 
  • This paper, by means of a DSGE model including heterogeneous firms and banks, financial frictions and prudential regulation, first shows the need of climate-related capital requirements in the existing prudential framework.
  • We further show that relying on microprudential regulation alone would not be enough to account for the systemic dimension of transition risk.

Transaction in Own Shares

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Friday, February 16, 2024

The repurchase of own shares is executed in public trading in accordance with Regulation No.

Key Points: 
  • The repurchase of own shares is executed in public trading in accordance with Regulation No.
  • 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
  • After the disclosed transactions, Nordea holds 14,360,378 treasury shares for capital optimisation purposes and 4,787,315 treasury shares for remuneration purposes.
  • Details of each transaction are included as an appendix to this announcement.

Kosovo: consolidating its statehood remains an uphill struggle 16 years after independence

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The country is now recognised internationally by more than 100 states and has become a member of some international organisations.

Key Points: 
  • The country is now recognised internationally by more than 100 states and has become a member of some international organisations.
  • Kosovo has also established itself as one of the most functional and vibrant democracies in the Balkans.
  • But neighbouring Serbia doesn’t recognise Kosovo’s independence and ethnic Serbs living in the country’s north have largely rejected Kosovo’s state authority.

Accommodating Serbia

  • The breakdown in cooperation has been exploited by Serbia to undermine Kosovo’s standing as a sovereign state.
  • Concerned about Serbia’s potential to destabilise the Balkans, Brussels and Washington have adopted a lenient posture towards Vučić, aiming to pull Serbia away from Russia’s influence.
  • Russia’s war in Ukraine and its potential security implications for the Balkans (where Serbia is considered Moscow’s proxy) has, contrary to any reasonable expectation, amplified this approach.
  • However, there still hasn’t been any official public assessment of the attack, nor have any sanctions been imposed on Serbia.

Other priorities

  • Vučić is perceived as someone with enough popular legitimacy to sell Serbs a final settlement with Kosovo.
  • Kosovo’s concerns about the current approach to the dialogue between the two countries are legitimate having seen Serbia’s actions in the past.
  • In fact, Israel is the only country to establish diplomatic ties with Kosovo in the last six years.

An uphill struggle

  • The current US and EU administrations are likely to push Kosovo to bend to their demands and give Vučić something that he would be happy to live with.
  • Whichever way Kosovo chooses, the consolidation of its statehood will remain an uphill struggle.


Altin Gjeta does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Transaction in Own Shares

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024

The repurchase of own shares is executed in public trading in accordance with Regulation No.

Key Points: 
  • The repurchase of own shares is executed in public trading in accordance with Regulation No.
  • 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
  • After the disclosed transactions, Nordea holds 14,161,447 treasury shares for capital optimisation purposes and 4,787,315 treasury shares for remuneration purposes.
  • Details of each transaction are included as an appendix to this announcement.

STX Group Announces Unique Financing Partnership With BioValue for Dutch Biomethane Plant

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Amsterdam, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STX Group , a leading global firm in environmental commodities trading and climate finance, today announces the financing partnership with BioValue , a major Dutch biomethane producer, for the construction and development of the Groengas Cothen biomethane plant.

Key Points: 
  • Amsterdam, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STX Group , a leading global firm in environmental commodities trading and climate finance, today announces the financing partnership with BioValue , a major Dutch biomethane producer, for the construction and development of the Groengas Cothen biomethane plant.
  • The financing by STX Group ensures BioValue access to key capital but also provides flexibility, avoiding potential constraints from fixed offtake prices.
  • Collaborating with Nationaal Groenfonds as the junior financier, STX Group goes beyond traditional offtake agreements: unlike traditional banking institutions, this financing model provides BioValue with exposure to the developing biomethane market, contributing to their strategic goals and long-term success.
  • "This agreement marks a significant milestone in the biomethane sector and showcases our ability to pioneer novel financing solutions," says Sead Keric, Managing Partner of Renewable Gas at STX Group.