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Parliament raises fresh doubts about EU health bill
The bill now goes back to the European Parliament, which has already backed a more far-reaching version of the directive.
Read moreCross-border healthcare: Directive under discussion again
Next week, the European Union's health ministers will discuss a draft law that has been instigated by Spain which aims at making it easier for patients to get treatment wherever they are in the EU.
Read moreCommon EU standards on organ donation adopted
On the 19th of May 2010, the European Parliament voted on a proposed directive in order to set common EU quality and safety standards on organ transplants.
Read moreEuropean Parliament adopts Written Declaration on Corruption
The Written Declaration on the European Union's efforts to
combat corruption has been adopted by the European Parliament on the 6th
of May 2010, having obtained the signatures of more than half of the
Members of
the European Parliament.
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New justice priorities under the ‘Stockholm Programme'
On the 20th of April
2010, the European Commission has highlighted its main measures for
'Stockholm
Programme' which aims to harmonise and rectify current EU justice and
home
affairs policies.Read more
EU Commission reveals its 2010 work plan for now and its future years
The new work programme consists
of four main sections which deal with economic crisis and maintaining
the EU
social market economy, building an agenda devoted to citizens, enhancing
the
current external agenda so as to maximize outreach services and lastly,
creating a new modern approach to current EU instruments and the way of
working.
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European pharmacy industry body will participate in anti – counterfeit pilot study
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has organized and will participate in an anti – counterfeiting project that will last for a duration of two months.
Read moreBrussels backs cross border healthcare
EU Commissioner believes that cross border healthcare records can be furthered by The European Patients Smart Open Services
Read moreManagement of OLAF: a problem for the new EC anti-fraud commissioner?
In 2009, according to a Eurobarometer survey, 78% of Europeans felt that corruption is a major problem in their country.
2010 European year for combating poverty and social exclusion
EHFCN would like to support this year and this European campaign as it has identified that a basic right to healthcare is often impeded by regular...
Read moreEuropean Commission to be voted tomorrow
On Tuesday 9 February, the European Parliament in Strasbourg is expected to vote on the Barroso II Commission. Update: The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved the new European Commission.
Read moreEU targets pharma companies in generic pay-off probe
The European Union's executive on Tuesday launched an investigation into deals between pharmaceutical firms...
Read moreEHFCN offers its condolences to Franz-Hermann Brüner's family, friends and colleagues
Franz-Hermann Brüner, head of the EU's anti-fraud office, dies at the age of 64.
Ministers reject proposal on cross-border healthcare
A draft law setting out patients' rights to treatment in other EU countries was vigorously rejected at a meeting of EU health ministers today, leaving the proposal's future in doubt.
Read moreNew European Commission team unveiled
European Commission President José Manuel Barroso announced the portfolios responsibilities for the next Commission on Friday 27 November.
Read moreOLAF publishes Annual Activity Report
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) presented its new Annual Activity Report, which illustrates its work inside and outside the EU in the form of numerous case studies and statistical tables.
Read moreEU health ministers meet in EPSCO Council
EU health ministers met informally in the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO Council), on 6-7 July in Jönköping, Sweden.
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