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‘Safe Hearts Plan’ sets out an EU response, but critics see gaps

Cardiovascular disease

‘Safe Hearts Plan’ sets out an EU response, but critics see gaps

Critics warn that the EU’s cardiovascular disease plan lacks the strong preventive measures needed to match the scale of the problem

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

Inside EU Health: Pharma deal agreed; State of EU Health Report; WHO concludes that vaccines don’t cause autism - again

Inside EU Health

Inside EU Health: Pharma deal agreed; State of EU Health Report; WHO concludes that vaccines don’t cause autism - again

The Council and Parliament reached a deal on the Pharma Package, the latest 'State of EU Health Report' is released, and WHO confirms - once again - that vaccines do not cause autism.

Pharma sector slams Commission after Wastewater Directive excluded from Environment Omnibus

Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Pharma sector slams Commission after Wastewater Directive excluded from Environment Omnibus

Commission environmental simplification package leaves Wastewater Directive untouched

Várhelyi not ‘deaf or blind’ to pharma's concerns over Wastewater Directive

Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Várhelyi not ‘deaf or blind’ to pharma's concerns over Wastewater Directive

Health Commissioner says he will do ‘everything in his power’ to correct unfair burden embedded in the legislation

Europe not on track to meet four of five AMR targets

Europe not on track to meet four of five AMR targets

New data from the ECDC shows the threat of antimicrobial resistance, known as ‘the silent killer’, continues to rise across the EU

Commission takes a two step approach to 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

Inside EU Health: Várhelyi under fire; WHO cautions on tobacco industry interference and the end of Pfizergate

Inside EU Health

Inside EU Health: Várhelyi under fire; WHO cautions on tobacco industry interference and the end of Pfizergate

Várhelyi under fire; WHO cautions on tobacco industry interference and Pfizergate finale as Belgium ends long-running litigation

Calls grow in European Parliament for Várhelyi’s resignation amid espionage probe

Olivér Várhelyi

Calls grow in European Parliament for Várhelyi’s resignation amid espionage probe

Some MEPs call for EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi’s suspension or resignation amid espionage allegations

Inside EU Health: S&D present major health plan and more questions over Várhelyi

Inside EU Health

Inside EU Health: S&D present major health plan and more questions over Várhelyi

S&D puts health first: The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament have unveiled a new position paper to mainstream health across all EU policies, ensuring that citizens’ wellbeing is considered in every area of decision-making. “Health is a fundamental right for all citizens,

Hungarian spy activity allegations coincide with Health Commissioner's time as Orban’s chief diplomat

Olivér Várhelyi

Hungarian spy activity allegations coincide with Health Commissioner's time as Orban’s chief diplomat

Commissioner Várhelyi was Orban’s top EU ambassador during a period when Hungary was reportedly spying on the European institutions

Danish Presidency calls for more decisive joint action on antimicrobial resistance

Danish Presidency calls for more decisive joint action on antimicrobial resistance

Health ministers recommitted to strengthening their response to antimicrobial resistance, following a call for more action from WHO/Europe Region Director Hans Kluge. At yesterday’s informal Council for EU/EEA health ministers in Copenhagen (16/09), ministers covered a wide range of issues with sessions on life sciences and