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Inside EU Health: Pharma Package; male contraception; medical devices; women’s cancer index
Inside EU Health

Inside EU Health: Pharma Package; male contraception; medical devices; women’s cancer index

Pharma Package agreed in December sails through committee; giant condom highlights call for more male contraceptive options; Medical Device Regulations: ‘We Heard Your Calls’; Index exposes gap in women’s cancer care across Europe
18 Mar 2026 4 min read
EU’s Health Package is Europe’s answer to Trump’s drug pricing policy, says Várhelyi
Cypriot presidency

EU’s Health Package is Europe’s answer to Trump’s drug pricing policy, says Várhelyi

Várhelyi estimated reforms could lower business costs by 20-25 percent - potentially offsetting the impact of US tariffs and "MFN" pricing.
26 Feb 2026 2 min read
EU moves to fix failing medical and in vitro device rules and spur innovation
Medical devices

EU moves to fix failing medical and in vitro device rules and spur innovation

A 'targeted' revision to the MDR and IVDR promises clearer timelines, proportionate oversight and faster access to innovative technologies
16 Dec 2025 3 min read
Commission takes a two step approach to Biotech Act
Biotech Act

Commission takes a two step approach to Biotech Act

Commission presses ahead with health-focused Biotech Act I' in 2025, with a broader framework to follow in 2026
23 Oct 2025 2 min read
Várhelyi sets out his sweeping plans to reshape Europe’s competitiveness in health
Competitiveness

Várhelyi sets out his sweeping plans to reshape Europe’s competitiveness in health

EU Health Commissioner Várhelyi has many ambitious plans and a tight schedule
06 Oct 2025 1 min read
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