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
Why the EU and US shouldn’t follow the green groups advice on PFAS PM+
13 Oct Health
Why the EU and US shouldn’t follow the green groups advice on PFAS
While these man-made chemicals have their risks, current alternatives pose a greater health to our health and wellbeing.
Better care for carers is badly needed, argues Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan
06 Oct Health
Better care for carers is badly needed, argues Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan
The impact of the pandemic on many societal groups has been recognised, but we risk informal care slipping through the safety net, writes European Parliament Informal Carers Interest Group co-chair
PCR tests vs Covid-19 sniffer dogs Event Coverage
06 Oct Health
PCR tests vs Covid-19 sniffer dogs
The newly formed Pet Alliance Europe recently showed how trained dogs are being used to detect Covid-19 in airports, hospitals and culture events, demonstrating the potential benefits of training pets as partners in society. Marta Pacheco reports.
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan should be the first step towards a true European Health Union, argues Véronique Trillet-Lenoir
01 Oct Health
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan should be the first step towards a true European Health Union, argues Véronique Trillet-Lenoir
The complexity of cancer and the search for solutions is such that it will require a coordinated, pan-European approach - and funding to match, says European Parliament's BECA committee rapporteur
COVID-19 has shown that innovation and collaboration are key to tackling major healthcare challenges, says Milena Angelova
01 Oct Health
COVID-19 has shown that innovation and collaboration are key to tackling major healthcare challenges, says Milena Angelova
Cancer will soon be the leading burden on EU healthcare systems; only by working together can we address this effectively, explains EESC co-rapporteur on Europe's Beating Cancer Plan
Everyone must have a seat at the table when it comes to delivering Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, writes Stella Kyriakides
29 Sep Health
Everyone must have a seat at the table when it comes to delivering Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, writes Stella Kyriakides
Delivering EU's ambitious Beating Cancer agenda is a 'marathon, not a sprint', says EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner.
Issue 541 | 27 September 2021
27 Sep Health
Issue 541 | 27 September 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
European Health Forum Gastein: The case for a European Health Union
27 Sep Health
European Health Forum Gastein: The case for a European Health Union
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the EU’s strengths and weaknesses. To fail to learn from the crisis would be irresponsible, believes Sara Cerdas
European Health Forum Gastein: Health at the heart of a resilient future
27 Sep Health
European Health Forum Gastein: Health at the heart of a resilient future
This year’s virtual edition offers a unique platform for challenging traditional thinking and paving the way to a healthier, fairer, and more resilient society, explains Dr. Clemens Martin Auer
Why vaccination matters now more than ever Thought Leader
27 Sep Health
Why vaccination matters now more than ever
Pfizer's Sinan Atlig and MEP Sara Cerdas explain why, with winter fast approaching, we must use the lessons learned from the pandemic to vaccinate society's most vulnerable against other harmful respiratory viruses.
Why perioperative care and effective monitoring matters In Conversation With…
23 Sep Health
Why perioperative care and effective monitoring matters
A group of clinicians and patient group representatives, called the ImPrOve Think Tank, recently convened to address a common complication during high-risk surgery they consider to be most urgent and dangerous; haemodynamic instability characterised as significant drops in blood pressure.
It's time for bold, decisive action from the EU to phase out testing on animals PM+
13 Sep Health
It's time for bold, decisive action from the EU to phase out testing on animals
We need an action plan, with high-level ownership within the Commission, to provide a much-needed impetus and help modernise medical research
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
Are MEPs inadvertently causing animal suffering by going beyond scientific advice? PM+
31 Aug Health
Are MEPs inadvertently causing animal suffering by going beyond scientific advice?
The European Parliament’s vote in favour of a wider ban on antibiotics will do little to address antimicrobial resistance and undermines veterinary care across Europe.
Why the WHO is wrong about vaping PM+
06 Aug Health
Why the WHO is wrong about vaping
The health institution’s anti-vaping approach set out in its latest report on the global tobacco pandemic is scientifically unjustified and will cost lives.
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 Thought Leader
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.