This week in the European Parliament
13 Dec Health

This week in the European Parliament

The last European Parliament plenary session of the year has traditionally often focused on Human Rights, as Parliament’s spokesperson Jaume Duch reminded the press at Friday’s pre-session briefing
by Andreas Rogal
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
17 Dec Health
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
14 Jan Health
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
20 Dec Health
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
13 Dec Health
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
BECA Committee MEPs look to strengthen EU's role in fighting cancer and drive move towards a European Health Union
MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised
08 Dec Health
MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised
Mayors praise speed and flexibility of handling by Member States, though France criticised for delays in making funding available
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
07 Dec Health
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
Given the increasing prevalence of obesity in Europe, helping consumers eat better with appropriate information is of utmost importance, says Renew Group MEP
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution Thought Leader
07 Dec Health
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution
MEP Eva Kaili and Dr Shibeshih Belachew, Head of Biogen Digital Health Science, look at how digital technologies are transforming Europe’s health sector
MEP Inquiry on animal transport adopts final report
03 Dec Health
MEP Inquiry on animal transport adopts final report
Rapporteurs Daniel Buda and Isabel Carvalhais say ANIT committee’s conclusion represents ‘significant step’ for European Parliament”
European Day of Persons with Disabilities: Citizens’ rights should apply to all, including the right to petition, argues Alex Agius Saliba
03 Dec Health
European Day of Persons with Disabilities: Citizens’ rights should apply to all, including the right to petition, argues Alex Agius Saliba
EU needs need to make these rights as accessible as possible, says 'Protection of Persons with Disabilities through Petitions' Rapporteur
Collaboration equals innovation: how can the EU get the European Health Data Space right? PM+
02 Dec Health
Collaboration equals innovation: how can the EU get the European Health Data Space right?
Strengthening responsible use of antibiotics in animal health PM+
01 Dec Health
Strengthening responsible use of antibiotics in animal health
AnimalhealthEurope’s Roxane Feller explains how the new EU rules on veterinary medicines entering into force in January 2022 will shape Europe’s animal sector
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
26 Nov Health
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
For a newly elected MEP, Stelios Kympouropoulos has already made quite an impact in a range of topics, including many close to his heart. Andreas Rogal finds out what makes him tick
Why the world needs an International Pandemic Agreement PM+
26 Nov Health
Why the world needs an International Pandemic Agreement
AHF Europe’s Anna Maria Żakowicz explains how to strengthen the International Pandemic Agreement by applying an inclusive decision-making approach
Issue 545 | 22 November 2021
22 Nov Health
Issue 545 | 22 November 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
A harmonised EU approach to the off-label use of medicines? Thought Leader
19 Nov Health
A harmonised EU approach to the off-label use of medicines?
The European Brain Council's Frédéric Destrebecq and MEP Cyrus Engerer explain how European patients can benefit from a properly regulated off-label medicine framework.
Claudia Marinetti Interview: Positive Thinking
18 Nov Health
Claudia Marinetti Interview: Positive Thinking
It’s time to change the discourse around mental health. Claudia Marinetti tells Brian Johnson that we need to value mental health equally to physical health.
Game on for sports reform
17 Nov Health
Game on for sports reform
Sport mirrors many of the values that we prize in Europe; for this reason, it is vital that reforms to the sector also reflect these aspects, writes Tomasz Frankowski.
The complexity, scale and threat of sunken munitions and chemical residues requires action at European level, argues Anna Fotyga
15 Nov Health
The complexity, scale and threat of sunken munitions and chemical residues requires action at European level, argues Anna Fotyga
Munitions dumping from decades ago continues to be a concern, says Polish MEP
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: EU needs to recognise severity of threat posed by prostate cancer, argues Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
15 Nov Health
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: EU needs to recognise severity of threat posed by prostate cancer, argues Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
Policymakers should extend scope of EU's Beating Cancer plan to include Prostate Cancer and the use of PSA screenings, says Greek EPP Group MEP
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction PM+
12 Nov Health
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
09 Nov Health
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Delivering a toxic-free environment PM+
09 Nov Health
Delivering a toxic-free environment
The EU’S upcoming REACH revision will not be complete without new approach methodologies (NAMs)
Managing mental health care
27 Oct Health
Managing mental health care
MEPs Sara Cerdas and Tilly Metz spoke to Brian Johnson about why they are campaigning for EU action to improve mental health services across Europe.
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
25 Oct Health
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
EFSA: Better animal welfare for all PM+
25 Oct Health
EFSA: Better animal welfare for all
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is providing policymakers with the foundation they need to redefine the human-animal health relationship.
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
20 Oct Health
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
MEPs fend off strong agri-industry lobbying and claim new strategy will deliver more sustainable, healthy, animal-friendly and local food production
This week in the European Parliament
18 Oct Health
This week in the European Parliament
The European Parliament’s second October Strasbourg session is not only packed with key issues coming to fruition, but also comes with quite a few potential moments of reckoning and could turn out to be action packed