MEPs clash over rejected smoke-free environments resolution
The S&D blames the EPP for cosying up with the hard right.
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MEPs spring a surprise by rejecting smoke-free environments resolution
The political quagmire that led to the resolution’s rejection is a win for the tobacco and vaping industries.
Vandenbroucke is a top pick for EU health commissioner. But the chances are slim.
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has a great CV for the EU’s top health post. But will Belgium let him go?
Health brief: Fundamental health questions left unanswered
Both the cuts to the EU4Health programme and delays on tobacco control action have left many unanswered questions about the EU health priorities over the past week.
Public health organisations lambast delay of smoke-free environment revision
A group of public health organisations directed harsh criticism at the European Commission for continuing to drag its feet on the revision of the EU Council recommendation on smoke-free environments.
Commission insists tobacco meetings ‘transparent’, despite maladministration charges
The European Ombudsman’s inquiry has found maladministration regarding the European Commission’s meetings with tobacco lobbyists, but the EU executive insists there are sound transparency measures in place.
Show must go on for EU health policy after summer
This EU mandate, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, pushed forward the creation of the European Health Union and boosted health policy files – with a short legislative stretch left, here is what lies ahead.