Austria, Germany raise pharma revision at EU Competitiveness Council on 25/09/23
Following competitiveness concerns from industry over the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, Austria and Germany added fuel to the fire by bringing the topic to EU ministers in the Competitiveness Council on Monday (25 September). Czech law amendment to address drug shortages draws criticism on 25/09/23
In an effort to combat drug shortages, the Czech health ministry is pushing forward an amendment that significantly changes the role of all players in the pharmaceutical market - though concerns have been raised about additional costs without adequate compensation. Europe on the frontline in the fight against AMR [Promoted content] on 25/09/23
With collective determination, an open mindset and willingness to do things differently, Europe can set an example in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Huw Tippett, CEO of Shionogi Europe, calls for collective action ahead of the European Health Forum, Gastein. European Parliament welcomes, criticises proposed pharmaceutical package on 22/09/23
Members of European Parliament welcomed the proposed revamp of the bloc’s regulatory framework for pharmaceuticals during a discussion this week but did not shy away from criticising certain aspects. The Parliament’s Public Health Committee (ENVI) this Wednesday (20 September) opened... EU countries should prepare for seasonal respiratory diseases – health agencies on 22/09/23
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) recommend targeting people at risk in vaccination campaigns against respiratory viruses as the cold season is starting. France presents accessibility action plan for 2024 Olympics on 21/09/23
France, which has for a long time been criticised for its lack of accessibility measures for disabled people, presented a ten-point action plan ahead of 2024's Paris Olympics to boost public infrastructure for those with impairments and access needs. Looming deadline puts pressure on slow pandemic treaty negotiations on 21/09/23
Controversial topics, little time and closed doors - talks are moving slowly and significant disagreements are yet to be negotiated among the World Health Organisation (WHO) members on a Pandemic Accord. Back to work for Parliamentary committees – from mental health to safe abortion on 20/09/23
This week, we're giving an overview of news from committee meetings and progression on key health files, from mental health and gender-based violence to prevention of non-communicable diseases. Spanish minister affirms support for EU directive to stop violence against women on 20/09/23
As EU institutions continue negotiations on the directive to combat violence against women, Irene Montero, Spain’s acting Minister for Equality, affirmed her commitment to addressing gender-based violence in the current presidency of the Council. Doctors, MEPs call for safer access to abortion in the EU on 19/09/23
EU parliamentarians and women's health experts are calling to guarantee the right to safe abortions across the EU, stressing that sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental human right.
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