India, the world's most populous country (1.44 billion people in 2024, with a surface area three quarters the size of the EU), is set to become the world's third-largest economy by 2030.
China has emerged as the third major player in Latin America, altering the position of the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) as traditional partners in the region.
Rare diseases, though seldom recognised and frequently misdiagnosed, affect approximately 36 million people in the EU.