EU reinforces immune system through stockpiling and medical countermeasures

EU PERSPECTIVES - In a landmark move to bolster the European Union's resilience to future crises, Commissioner Hadja Lahbib on Wednesday unveiled two new strategies aimed at strengthening the bloc's preparedness: a first-ever EU-wide Stockpiling Strategy and a comprehensive Medical Countermeasures Strategy. Speaking at a press conference, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib compared the initiatives to strengthening Europe's immune system, shifting from reactive crisis management to proactive protection. Read more

Commissioner Hadja Lahbib promoted a new European way of life in the Parliament on Wednesday, 9 June / Photo: EP