Future EU Health Commissioner Pledges Action On Pharma Reform, Shortages & Biotech

Olivér Várhelyi’s plans for his new role boil down to continuing legislative projects and other initiatives that have already been set in motion.

The European Parliament Building In Strasbourg, France
Hearings of the commissioners-designate will be held at the European Parliament in November (Shutterstock)

The European Commissioner-designate for health and animal welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, says he will “do everything I can” to support the European Parliament and Council in completing the reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation, which he described as “a cornerstone for the future.”

Key Takeaways
  • Olivér Várhelyi has outlined his roles and responsibilities over the next five years if he is confirmed as European Commissioner-designate for health and animal welfare...

Várhelyi, a Hungarian national who has been the commissioner for neighborhood and enlargement since 2019, said he would also work on the planned EU Critical Medicines Act to address serious...

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