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OLAF changes its structure and procedures for more efficient investigations
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Proposal on new EU data protection presented
The European Commission published on the 25th January a broad legislative package aimed at safeguarding personal data across the EU. The set of new rules proposed by Viviane Reding, Justice and fundamental rights commissioner is expected to strengthen citizens' rights and could have a far-reaching impact on the way online data are collected and processed, if approved by Parliament and member states.
Read morePreventing misuse of public funds by criminal organisations
Concept paper on pharmacovigilance implementingmeasures released for consultation
The European Commission is seeking views from the public on a concept paper on implementing measures for the performances of activities related to the safety monitoring of medicines.
Stepping up the fight against corruption in EU countries
New EU legislation on falsified medicines was published 1st July
The new legislation contains measures to ensure that medicines are safe and overall tougher rules to improve the protection of citizen's health.
Read moreEU's anti-corruption drive hits Bulgaria, Romania
The European Commission unveiled its first ever proposal to address corruption at EU level on June 6th. Pressure is now growing on Bulgaria and Romania to tackle corruption and mafia crime as preconditions of their accession to the EU's...
Read moreMedical tourism and cross-border healthcare will develop and expand in Europe
The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies recently published a new report, showing that the European cross-border healthcare and medical tourism will continue to develop and increase even more. Moreover, the study...
Read moreCommission wants to limit use of European arrest warrant
The European Commission wants to prevent that legal systems get obstructed with minor crimes. A report scheduled for adoption by the European Commission states that members ought to discipline local prosecutors who issue European...
Read moreMEPs criticize lack of information on fraud and irregularities
n a resolution passed by the European Parliament on April 6, a lack of information on irregularities and fraud in connection with the spending of EU funds in EU Member States is criticized. The parliament is also concerned about the lack of checks on...
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Indian pharma firms and NGOs oppose EU free trade deal
India's pharmaceutical industry is the world's third-largest by volume but only the fourteenth in terms of value. The EU is India's largest trading partner, trade in goods and services are estimated at just under € 69 billion in 2009...
Ministers back innovation alliance on 'healthy ageing'
The EU prepares to launch a pilot innovation partnership on "active and healthy ageing,''. The goal of the partnership, which will involve private and public partners, is to increase the life expectancy of Europeans by an average of two years by 2020..
MEPs approve laws to curb counterfeit drugs
On Wednesday 16 February the European Parliament approved laws to curb sales of counterfeit medicines, which are increasing around 15% a year in Europe and rampant on the Internet.
MEPs have adopted a report that calls for EU-wide action to tackle health inequalities in Europe
UK Tory deputy Emma McClarkin drafted the report, which looks at ways in which the internal market can be made more effective to deal with health inequalities..
Lawmakers tighten rules on drug information to patients
Patients should get better information on prescription drugs following a vote in the European Parliament yesterday (24 November) that aims to better educate consumers and protect them from hidden advertising...
Deal in sight as EU patient mobility vote nears
A 'yes' vote in the European Parliament's public health committee today (27 October) could pave the way for Europeans to get medical treatment anywhere in the Union...
EU Commissioner Dalli at the European Health Forum Gastein: Tougher stance on tobacco – Innovation partnership on active and healthy ageing
EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, John Dalli, presented some of his key health priorities today at the 13th European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG). Among the important topics on his agenda: prevention, in particular in the field of tobacco control; an appropriate framework for cross-border healthcare; and innovation in the field of active and healthy ageing.
Read moreRelief as drug 'advertising' plan ditched
Controversial plans to allow pharmaceutical companies to publish medicines information in newspapers have been scrapped by MEPs...
Council improves safety of transplantations and facilitates the exchange of human organs in the EU
The Council today adopted a directive setting out the basic quality and safety requirements for human organs intended for transplantation (19/10 + 11143/10 ADD 1 + 11143/10 ADD 2)...
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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