“The Commission’s approach to define health as part of social policies is certainly more adequate than opting for a purely economic approach. It must now be ensured that the necessary policy expertise is safeguarded, so this instrument can fulfill this aspiration” commented Dr Jacques de Haller, CPME President.   Please, click here to read the full joint […]

European dentists, pharmacists and doctors welcome the outcome of the negotiations on the proposal for a Directive on a proportionality test as a better balance between the need to safeguard health and the economic objectives of the Directive than the Commission proposal. Please, click here to access the full press release.

On 14 April 2018, delegates from 32 National Medical Associations attended the biannual General Assembly and Board meetings of the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME).   Please, click here to read the press release.

The Council of European Dentists (CED), the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) and the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) welcome the decision of the European Parliament to vote in favor of the report on the next long-term EU budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – presented by the Committee on Budgets. […]

The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) is disappointed with the alcohol industry’s proposal for labelling. Last year, the European Commission provided the alcohol industry with the opportunity to come up with a self-regulatory proposal to list the nutritional information and the list of ingredients. This proposal, however, lets the alcohol industry decide whether information […]

The President of the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME), Dr Jacques de Haller, condemns the arrests and the threats of physical violence and the criminal complaint that has been made against the Turkish Medical Association (TMA), its officers and staff.   Full press release available here.

“EPF, CPME EuropaBio, EFPIA and Medicines for Europe congratulate the European Commission with the development of this document, delivering clear, scientific and impartial information on biological (including biosimilar) medicines to EU patients” Please, click here to access the full press release.      

“The three organisations believe that there is no evidence that the application of a binding EU proportionality test will generate any benefits with regard to the health professions,” Dr Jacques de Haller, President of CPME argued, “but we do fear that there are potential risks to healthcare, for example the danger of creating regulatory chill. […]

‘It is important to find a resolution to the difficult situation of the Polish healthcare system. We support these Colleagues in their strive for better working conditions.’ argued Dr Jacques de Haller, President of the Standing Committee of European Doctors. ‘Budgetary restraints have huge impacts on the healthcare sector. We call on the Polish Prime […]

“Awareness-raising and education are keys to change behaviours and encourage the responsible use of antibiotics in both human and animal health. The AMR threat requires a shared responsibility of all actors, including of course healthcare professionals. Prescribers should be encouraged and provided with appropriate tools to make evidence-based prescription and to avoid blind prescriptions. Surveillance […]