This week’s EU health policy developments range from cancer prevention and tobacco control to medical device reform, pesticide regulation, and healthcare workforce resilience. The Commission confirmed plans to revise the Medical Devices Regulation by end-2025, detailed actions on e-cigarettes and vector-borne diseases, and addressed chemical safety, cross-border health risks, and emergency access in an evolving digital and environmental landscape.
This week’s EU health and policy developments range from vaccine liability, disease preparedness, and women’s health to food additives, medical device reform, and healthcare funding. The Commission reaffirmed its commitments on vaccine safety, climate resilience, data protection, and equitable access to medicines and care across Member States.