EU PERSPECTIVES - As trilogue negotiations near, the EU Council's long-awaited position on the pharmaceutical package is enjoying a cautious welcome as a step forward. But for many policymakers and industry stakeholders, it does not go far enough. While some applaud progress in aligning incentives with public value, others warn the deal still...

EURACTIV - As Europe rethinks its life sciences strategy, regional success stories may offer a way forward. The Flemish cluster Biovia is setting the standard as a standout example of effective support for innovation in the life sciences. Read more

EU PERSPECTIVES - Two days after the European Parliament signalled its readiness to enter trilogue negotiations on the EU's sweeping pharmaceutical reform, the Council of the EU finally reached a common position, clearing the way for interinstitutional talks on one of the most consequential health files of the decade. Read more

EURACTIV - The European Health Data Space (EHDS) has moved from legislative vision to legal reality, but WHO and EU officials say trust, equity, and digital readiness will determine whether it delivers for patients. Τhe pressure is now on to implement it equitably across 27 member states. Read more

EURACTIV - A major HIV research programme at Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent) is in jeopardy following the abrupt suspension of $1.5 million (€1.3 million) in funding from the United States. Read more

EURACTIV - EU leaders are positioning health not as a standalone policy domain, but as the engine of the continent's future competitiveness. The European Health Union is no longer just a post-pandemic construct – it's emerging as a long-term platform for resilience and economic strength. Read more

EURACTIV - Delivery, not ambition, is now the real test for the EU's health policy. Speakers at Euractiv's Health Policy Conference offered a blueprint for the future of the health of Europe's citizens, linking health with competitiveness and security. Read more

EURACTIV - As European Mental Health Week draws to a close, Belgium is advocating for stronger EU coordination to protect youth mental health in the digital age. Read more

EURACTIV - Belgium has still to take a definitive position on the Polish Presidency's compromise proposal for the EU pharmaceutical package, as discussions continue at Council level. Read more

EURACTIV - As Europe faces a youth mental health crisis, a recent report warns that what's missing isn't effort, but a shared vision. It calls on EU and national leaders to mobilise all of society behind a measurable, coordinated agenda that places youth mental wellbeing at the heart of policy. Read more