Smoking will soon be banned on the beach, in parks, at schools, bus stops and sports facilities in France. The measure aims to protect children and reduce the number of smokers in the country.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission’s work program does not include the Tobacco Tax Directive. Nevertheless, 15 member states are pressing Ursula von der Leyen to present a proposal as soon as possible. Among the signatories is Germany’s new Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil.
By Markus Grabitz
China's pharmaceutical market is plagued by bribery and price fixing. In 2020, the government introduced a review system. Now it will be revised.
By Emily Kossak
The EU Commission has introduced the Critical Medicines Act to prevent medicine shortages and to make itself less dependent on China.
By Redaktion Table
China announced plans to boost its food production. Demand for eggs, meat and milk in particular is growing.
By Emily Kossak
China plans to contain future pandemics with more special teams. Corresponding laws on epidemic prevention have already been presented.
By Fabian Peltsch
The US pharmaceutical company Pfizer has renegotiated a contract from 2021 with the EU Commission. According to media reports, several hundred million euros in cancellation fees are at stake for Germany alone. The European Parliament wants to clarify the background. But instead of answers, Pfizer sends a catalog of questions.
By Eric Bonse
The Commission wants to give EU citizens better access to medicines with its pharmaceutical package. However, the Commission's proposal is also tailored to the pharmaceutical industry. New drugs may remain protected for up to 13 years.
By Charlotte Wirth
