Euractiv's Advocacy Lab
Euractiv’s Advocacy Lab is responsible for the production of all Euractiv content supported by a third party. With its own team of reporters and a managing editor, Euractiv’s Advocacy Lab offers in-depth coverage of stakeholder perspectives.
Parallel imports and the role of pharmacies still unresolved in pharma package negotiations
Est. 5minThe ongoing pharma package negotiations were marked by Belgium’s focus on combating medicine shortages and shaping the incentives system for new medicines development. Key issues remain in play for Hungary, including parallel imports.
Netting a better seal deal, balancing animal welfare with fishing rights
Est. 7minAnimal welfare groups are hoping EU legislation protecting seals is kept above board, while Baltic fishermen are trying to salvage political nets in their fight to ensure adequate fish hauls.
Holistic farm policies needed to keep focus on SDGs argues EESC’s Peter Schmidt
Est. 7minGovernments are shifting their priorities away from Sustainable Development Goals, but the EESC’s Peter Schmidt argues for a holistic approach, designing policies that can help farmers and citizens transition to a more sustainable way of producing and consuming.
Poland explores xenotransplantation to overcome organ transplant shortages
Est. 5minAt the latest meeting of the Polish Transplant Council, experts discussed the necessity of establishing a team to thoroughly analyse the risks associated with the introduction of xenotransplantation.
Swedish maternity units failing health inspections, understaffing a key factor
Est. 6minSwedish maternity care is failing to meet expected quality criteria standards. According to an alarming new report, only one of the 45 Swedish maternity units passed all of the health inspectorate's examinations.
Political interference risks Slovak health technology authority’s independence
Est. 6minPolitical interference risks the independence of a leading Slovak health institute. Without formal discussion, the Slovak parliament rushed through an amendment changing leadership and funding criteria - the institute's future now depends on the Constitutional Court.
Sustainable marine fuels: the key to finally decarbonise shipping?
Est. 7minRecent advancements in low-carbon fuels for ships will likely mean new verification and reporting requirements. But the flexibility of ships has made for unique challenges – and opportunities.
Investment in European healthcare delivering innovation and improved patient care
Est. 6minEurope as a centre for health technology innovation has taken off in recent years with dozens of European companies leading the way in developing innovative solutions with the potential to raise the standard of healthcare and health systems globally.
Combatting energy poverty needs local community engagement, says EESC
Est. 6minFor many Europeans, flipping a light switch or turning the faucet for warm water is an unremarkable action, yet around 42 million people across Europe could not warm their homes effectively, the EESC is demanding more action.
CODE calls for open ecosystems, enabling Europe to become AI app world leader
Est. 8minIs openness at the heart of the EU’s competitiveness strategy? Euractiv spoke with Lorenzo Frollini founder, CEO & CTO of Flywallet, a wearable technology, biometrics and AI company. Frollini explains why Flywallet supports open digital ecosystems.
Bulgaria agrees to pay pharmacists higher fees, avoiding protest threat
Est. 5minThe Bulgarian government has averted large-scale pharmacy protests, agreeing to pay higher fees to pharmacies supplying patients with free medicines. Protests were threatened over government plans to cut already low fees.
Mission critical partnerships, collaboration key to cohesive EU defence strategy
Est. 6minRussia’s war in Ukraine has transformed the EU’s defence role. Euractiv spoke to Jeff Shockey, senior vice president, Global Government Relations, RTX about the role of the defence industry and his outlook for the future.
HSI Europe Manifesto – Promoting and protecting animal welfare in Europe
In Europe, millions of citizens care about the protection of animals. The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union explicitly recognises that animals are sentient beings and that the EU and Member States must pay full regard to their welfare requirements in policymaking.
Hungarians facing long hospital waiting lists, dissatisfaction rising
Est. 4minLong waiting lists for scheduled operations at Hungarian hospitals are at the centre of a fierce political debate. Seven thousand patients were added to the lists in just one year, delays can take up to six years.
European agreements with pharma can push development and production, says Belgian MEP Vautmans
Est. 5minA staunch advocate for the European Health Union, Belgium's Hilde Vautmans begins her third MEP mandate with a renewed focus on healthcare equal access, preventive care and digitisation.
Poland leans towards shorter data exclusivity period, one year market protection
Est. 5minWarsaw has sided with the European Commission on the length of the Regulatory Data Protection (RDP) period in the EU Pharma Package. Poland advocates that the incentives scheme should focus on market protection and not last more than a year.
Czechia lifts ban on blood donation by gay men
Est. 4minNew Czech regulation, which took effect on 1 July, allows gay men to donate blood, a practice previously prohibited.
CODE Talks: A More Competitive Europe Starts with Open Digital Ecosystems
On 22 May, the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE) hosted "CODE Talks: A More Competitive Europe Starts with Open Digital Ecosystems."
EU election’s shift to right signals Green Industrial Deal validation
Est. 7minFor industries that work with raw materials, the EU Parliament’s shift to the right is being interpreted as a signal from voters that they want more attention paid to the economy.
‘Plan Bee’ innovation driving new generation of crop and seed protection
Est. 7minThe mighty bee is increasingly deployed as a key player in maintaining biodiversity through pollination. Bee vectoring technology is just one innovation boosting crop and seed protection, but many alternative pest control methods are getting stuck in research labs.
Two reports, one clear path: Joined-up thinking on public and private money is needed to fund European Innovation
Est. 6minThe first half of 2024 has been a period of stocktaking for the EU. Last year former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta and former President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi were tasked with drawing up comprehensive reports on the functioning of the Single Market.
Financing and insuring the future
Est. 1minOver the next 5 years, the 'financing transition' will play an integral role in shaping the future of the EU economy and structural infrastructure. This financing transition will be key in implementing EU priorities such as the green and digital …
EU farm animal welfare: Time for an overhaul?
In this Policy Triangle, supported by Humane Society International/Europe, we delve into the state of farm animal welfare in the EU.
Bulgaria facing critical shortage of general practitioners
Est. 5minA critical shortage of general practitioners threatens the Bulgarian health system, according to a new report by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), serious bottlenecks look certain to occur.