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Milana Nikolova

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Milana Nikolova is a senior journalist who focuses on EU policies and sustainability. She has experience covering the nutrition industry and legislation, and previously worked with the Political, Press and Information Section of the European External Action Service. She has an MA in European Studies from the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and a BA in International Relations from the University of Exeter, UK.

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