This week in the European Parliament
06 Sep Health

This week in the European Parliament

Afghanistan, Women's' Rights, combatting Digital Disinformation and Beating Cancer are among the topline issues being discussed and debated this week by MEPs
by Brian Johnson
It's time for bold, decisive action from the EU to phase out testing on animals
13 Sep Health
It's time for bold, decisive action from the EU to phase out testing on animals
Are MEPs inadvertently causing animal suffering by going beyond scientific advice?
31 Aug Health
Are MEPs inadvertently causing animal suffering by going beyond scientific advice?
Why the WHO is wrong about vaping
06 Aug Health
Why the WHO is wrong about vaping
European Health Union: Our number one priority
29 Jul Health
European Health Union: Our number one priority
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted both the importance of our health care systems and the extent to which we have allowed them to deteriorate; we must reverse this process, says Alessandra Moretti
European Health Union: Strengthening Europe's post-pandemic competencies
27 Jul Health
European Health Union: Strengthening Europe's post-pandemic competencies
In implementing the European Health Union, we must learn from previous experience and see it through to completion for the long-term benefit of all Europe’s citizens, explains César Luena
Nanomedicines and Nanosimilars: Building a robust legislative framework
26 Jul Health
Nanomedicines and Nanosimilars: Building a robust legislative framework
The EU has the chance to lead the world in developing a centralised regulatory procedure for nanomedicines and nanosimilars, argues Petar Vitanov
Cast-iron resolve
23 Jul Health
Cast-iron resolve
Thrust into the spotlight over his report on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Predrag Fred Matić has become a champion for women’s bodily autonomy. He tells Lorna Hutchinson that no amount of conservative backlash will steer him off course.
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
19 Jul Health
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Health & Wellbeing: Lessons learned?
07 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Lessons learned?
It’s now time for a critical and honest assessment of how the EU has handled the COVID-19 pandemic, argues Jutta Paulus.
Making Europe a life sciences leader Partner Content
07 Jul Health
Making Europe a life sciences leader
EFPIA’s new board leadership team aims to combat COVID-19 and tackle societal challenges in order to make Europe a life sciences leader, writes Hubertus von Baumbach.
Rebuilding trust in science Thought Leader
07 Jul Health
Rebuilding trust in science
The current pandemic has shown the importance of science; however, tackling future challenges requires a relationship based on trust between scientists and society, argues MEP Ivars Ijabs.
Health & Wellbeing: Securing the future for health
06 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Securing the future for health
Now is the time to establish a new and better strategy for healthcare that future-proofs supplies of medicines and medical goods, writes Tomislav Sokol.
Europe’s soft drinks industry is committed to making the healthier choice, the easy choice PM+
06 Jul Health
Europe’s soft drinks industry is committed to making the healthier choice, the easy choice
The sector is playing its part in creating a healthier and more sustainable food system in Europe but urgent action by all food sectors is required to achieve wider positive health impacts.
Health & Wellbeing: A European mental health strategy
05 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: A European mental health strategy
The Coronavirus crisis has highlighted that many of our existing support structures are no longer fit for purpose; we should plan to address this now, writes Cyrus Engerer.
Health & Wellbeing: Meeting demand for mental health support
05 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Meeting demand for mental health support
We must recognise and plan for the growing demand for access to mental health services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Alviina Alametsa.
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
05 Jul Health
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Rare diseases: Tackling unmet needs and evolving the orphan drug environment Partner Content
05 Jul Health
Rare diseases: Tackling unmet needs and evolving the orphan drug environment
A ‘Rare Conversation’ with EURORDIS’ Yann le Cam, Alexion’s Camilla Harder Hartvig and MEP Pernille Weiss.
Why Big Data should have patients’ welfare at its heart Partner Content
05 Jul Health
Why Big Data should have patients’ welfare at its heart
Europe can reach consensus on its European Health Data Space strategy if patients’ data rights are kept at its core.
European Parliament row over MEP's refusal to wear face mask escalates
29 Jun Health
European Parliament row over MEP's refusal to wear face mask escalates
Right-wing German deputy Christine Anderson says she’s being wrongly targeted in a ‘pointless abuse of power’.
“The first real resistance to a regressive agenda”: Parliament adopts SRHR report
24 Jun Health
“The first real resistance to a regressive agenda”: Parliament adopts SRHR report
Predrag Fred Matić’s report on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights was adopted on Thursday, with 378 votes in favour, 255 against and 42 abstentions.
Next generation livestock farming Partner Content
24 Jun Health
Next generation livestock farming
The animal health sector supports an integrated, digital approach to increase efficiency and production in farm management, yet incentives for innovation are needed, Marta Pacheco reports.
Farming 2.0: How new technology is changing farming Partner Content
24 Jun Health
Farming 2.0: How new technology is changing farming
New technological advances in animal health are transforming livestock farming for the better, writes Roxane Feller.
ECR group wants SRHR debate to be scrapped; says issue 'overreaches' EU's competence
23 Jun Health
ECR group wants SRHR debate to be scrapped; says issue "overreaches" EU's competence
The European Parliament is due to debate and vote on a controversial report urging Member States to protect and further enhance women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Medical Device Regulation: a lack of clarity and too much freedom of interpretation
23 Jun Health
Medical Device Regulation: a lack of clarity and too much freedom of interpretation
As breakthrough innovations for wellness-related applications become increasingly ubiquitous, the path for the future regulation of innovation in Europe must be planned carefully, says Susana Solís.
MEP Daniel Freund welcomes the European Commission’s pledge to ‘learn lessons’ from COVID crisis
21 Jun Health
MEP Daniel Freund welcomes the European Commission’s pledge to ‘learn lessons’ from COVID crisis
Commission says ‘ten lessons’ should be drawn from the pandemic.
International ALS Day: Knowing is strength
21 Jun Health
International ALS Day: Knowing is strength
It’s time for the EU to rethink its strategy on Lou Gehrig's disease and promote better Europe-wide harmonisation on genetic testing, argues Cyrus Engerer.
Vaping: Part of The Solution Event Coverage
21 Jun Health
Vaping: Part of The Solution
Considering the Commission’s recent proposals for its ambitious Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, Rajnish Singh reports on the World Vapers’ Alliance event that discussed how vaping can help people quit smoking.