Dovifat, who previously worked on issues such as tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases such as snake bites, said that in her experience there is a need to get “diverse and vivid coalitions to be able to see the change we want to see.”. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers in Europe. Given this, the reduction of ‘health policy’ to ‘the content of health policies’ diverts attention from, and renders invisible the political nature of the policy … Romania’s Prime Minister Florin Cîțu announced on Wednesday the dismissal of the country’s health minister, Vlad Voiculescu. Dovifat, who previously worked on issues such as tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases such as snake bites, said that in her experience there is a need to get “diverse and vivid … The new policy framework of Health 2020 is needed because Europe is changing in many ways that affect health and demand new ways of thinking and acting. The longer policy framework and strategy give more detail in terms of evidence and practice. All countries are being challenged by major social, economic, environmental and demographic shifts. A report by the World Health Organizationon the origins of COVID-19 says it is “extremely unlikely” that a laboratory leak caused the first coronavirus cases in Wuhan, China. May 5 – Energy Visions Series – Fit for 55 – How will the EU move towards climate neutrality? The EU helps to improve public health though funding and legislation on a wide range of topics, such as food, diseases, clean air and more. Commission has no insights into tasks he will eventually take over at the law firm,” he wrote. POLITICO Europe covers the politics, policy and personalities of the European Union. Ernst and Young is listed as the biggest client. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on the continent. Covid-19: what Parliament is doing to mitigate the crisis The Parliament is committed to helping EU countries deal with the coronavirus and address the socio-economic impact of the outbreak. He points to data from the European Centre for International Political Economy that showed that the EU imported the majority of its API (for both branded and generic drugs) by volume from itself, at 51.9 percent of the total share. Europe. Koski has worked as a director at Finland’s economic affairs ministry and as a chief economist at SAK, the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions. Consultancies join forces with the world of pop: Teneo is part of a group executive producing Global Citizen’s “VAX LIVE: A Concert to Reunite the World.” Hosted by Selena Gomez and featuring performances by the likes of Jennifer Lopez, the event on May 8 will consist of “a global broadcast and streaming special that aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere.” On the Brussels side, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is also involved in the initiative. Join the Public Affairs Networking Seminar organised by the Global Public Affairs Club on April 22 to get insights and best practices with C-suite public affairs experts and EU policymakers. REVOLVING DOORS LATEST: Law firm Latham & Watkins has hired Carles Esteva Mosso — currently deputy director general for state aid at DG Competition — as a partner in its antitrust and competition practice. NEW NUMBERS, CONTINUED: Last week we heard about the 2020 performance of Interel and Kreab. FINNISH MOVE: Olli Koski, the state secretary to Finland’s Minister of European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen, is leaving to become food delivery company Wolt’s chief Nordic lobbyist. “He is one of the foremost practitioners in his field, and he will bring an unparalleled breadth of experience, intellectual fire power, and relevant perspective that will be of tremendous value to clients spanning a variety of global industries.” In its statement, the firm also listed other high-ranking officials it has recruited, including most recently Ian Conner, former director of the Bureau of Competition at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Unusual interest: Dovifat said that her past campaign work has been along the axis of crisis and opportunity — what she terms “crisitunity.” The coronavirus crisis has presented such a mix, she said. He also said he had faced death threats and has been under police protection since November. Latest news, analysis and comment on health policy in Europe and beyond. It’s a “pity that talent goes where the money is. Van Overtveldt replaces Derk Jan Eppink, who left the EU legislature for a seat in the Dutch parliament. Finalize the European Roadmap for Digitalization of Health Systems as a blueprint for the design of digital health and social care architectures; as a baseline for orienting and measuring digital health system investment and reform; and as a catalyst for funding, research and partner engagement for digital health. HOW TO RUN A HEALTH CAMPAIGN: EU Influence caught up with Lara Dovifat, an advocacy and campaign adviser at Doctors Without Borders (MSF) who has been working on access to medicines. In-depth reporting, data and actionable intelligence for policy professionals – all in one place. Latest news, analysis and comment on elections in Europe and beyond. Dovilé Sandaraité is now communications manager at EuropaBio — The European Association for Bioindustries. Robert Wright joins Rud Pedersen as a director on April 15 to lead their sustainability efforts. Last week, Czech Health Minister Jan Blatný was fired after refusing to support efforts to purchase Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Rud Pedersen Public Affairs has promoted Ilaria Lojodice to associate director with responsibility for its climate and energy team and Kaat Detré to senior consultant in its tech and consumer team. SUBSCRIBE to the POLITICO newsletter family: Brussels Playbook | London Playbook | Playbook Paris | EU Confidential | Sunday Crunch | EU Influence | London Influence | AI: Decoded | Digital Bridge | China Direct | D.C. Playbook | All our POLITICO Pro policy morning newsletters. Log in to access content and manage your profile. By logging in, you confirm acceptance of our POLITICO Privacy Policy. Teneo Brussels: The company reported between €3,000,000 and €3,249,999 in costs for 2020. Latest news, analysis and comment on security in Europe and beyond. “But usual problem remains: How do you want to ensure that Mr Mosso adheres to these conditions? Campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the U.K. What’s driving the day in Paris, en français, The weekly digest of the best stories in U.K. politics. Campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on French politics. In-depth reporting, data and actionable intelligence for policy professionals – all in one place. Campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the U.K. What’s driving the day in Paris, en français, The weekly digest of the best stories in U.K. politics. Europe is going through an unprecedented challenge caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on the continent. Czechs expel Russian envoys, alleging Kremlin role in deadly 2014 blast Like in other policy areas, the European Council defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities, also in health policy. apps Events. He joins from FleishmanHillard, where he led its chemicals and environment practice. In total, 26 MEPs voted in favor of rapporteur Danuta Hübner‘s report, two abstained and none voted against. In this survey-driven series of online debates, POLITICO will explore the options for the next European Commission as it tackles health policy for the next five years. The role of the Council in EU's health policy. Changing health contexts. Spotlight on Health With the 2019 European Parliament election, citizens will have a chance to voice their expectations for the EU’s health strategy. The number of obese children and adolescents worldwide has risen tenfold in the past four decades, according to the WHO. REPORT APPROVED: The European Parliament’s Constitutional Affairs Committee on Tuesday endorsed the political agreement reached in December on a common mandatory transparency register. Democrats were up in arms over the White House’s refugee policy. Austrian Health Minister Rudolf Anschober resigned Tuesday, saying he had developed health issues due to the amount of work he faced during the pandemic. The College accepted his resignation on Wednesday, effective May 1. POLITICO's Health Care Summit. Summaries of EU legislation on health EU health policy focuses on protecting and improving health, giving equal access to modern and efficient healthcare for all Europeans, and coordinating any serious health threats involving more than one EU country. 2 and 3 March 2021. Other clients include FK Distribution, International Registries Inc., Microsoft, Lenovo and Accenture. The biggest client listed is Mastercard — with other large accounts including Facebook, Amazon, the Fair Standards Alliance, aluminum giant Rusal and chemicals company Chemours. A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. In this survey-driven series of online debates, POLITICO will explore the options for the next European Commission as it tackles health policy for the next five years. If you do not have a login you can register here. “There is an active societal debate around the gig economy, and its regulation is in constant flux. The administration’s attempt to clarify hasn’t repaired all the damage. The organizations are “using this crisis also as an opportunity to achieve a change in the long term,” she said. May 18 — POLITICO Virtual Interview: In Conversation With Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, May 27 — Evolution of Health Care series – Health in the EU’s post-COVID-19 recovery, By Sean Carney, chief design officer and GM business leader Health care Transformation Services, Philips, By Henk Siebren de Jong, chief of international markets, Philips, By Guy Kerpen, head of European affairs office at Philips, By Jan Kimpen, chief medical officer at Philips, By Guy Kerpen, vice president, head of European Affairs Office at Philips. Latest news, analysis and comment on defense in Europe and beyond. In the health area, the Council of the European Union negotiates and adopts EU laws and coordinates policies of the member states. If you do not have a login you can register here. Romania’s Prime Minister Florin Cîțu on Wednesday announced the dismissal of the country’s health minister, Vlad Voiculescu. In a Facebook post, Cîțu said that Dan Barna — current deputy prime minister — would lead the health ministry until a new health minister was appointed.He also announced that Andreea Moldovan, state secretary of the health ministry, has been fired. News, Analysis and Opinion from POLITICO. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on French politics. BYE BYE MINISTERS: Health ministers are increasingly under pressure across the bloc. FTI also reported a range of pharma clients, including coronavirus vaccine producers Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson&Johnson and Novavax. Commission high-flier: Esteva Mosso has had a long career in the Brussels bubble: He served in the cabinet of Mario Monti between 1999 and 2004, and prior to assuming his current role worked as deputy director general for mergers. Today, the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development called on governments, economic and social stakeholders, and international organizations to rethink their broad policy priorities, to step up investments and reforms in health- and social-care systems, and to upgrade global governance of public goods, such as health and the environment. print Print. Facebook; Twitter; Europe. European Union, operating at supranational level, has until now only had a subsidiary role in the field of public health, essentially to ‘complement national policies ’ defined in the Member States. Belgium’s former finance minister, MEP Johan Van Overtveldt, is the European Conservatives and Reformists’ new whip in the European Parliament’s committee on economic and monetary affairs (ECON). FTI Consulting Belgium: The firm reported an estimate of between €6,750,000 and €6,999,999 in costs related to activities covered by the Transparency Register in 2020 — the same range it declared a year earlier. Bringing people together: As a result of the coronavirus crisis, “we really see new coalitions coming together,” Dovifat said, adding that it was “really interesting” to see groups such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Doctors Without Borders come together with smaller, community-based groups who focus on more niche diseases. She previously spent five years covering health policy at POLITICO Europe in Brussels. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on German politics. There is no EU health system because Member States individually enjoy primary responsibility for Log in to access content and manage your profile. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers in Europe. Cash floods into battle for control of Congress This week, we look at the latest EU Transparency Register data for FTI Consulting and Teneo. (European Commission) Learn more and register here.**. Health Europa speaks with the European Union of the Deaf about deafness, communication, education, the impact of COVID-19 and policy in Europe. Transparency advocates react: “A seamless transition from politics to lobby. In addition to formulating EU-wide laws and standards for health products and services, it also provides funding for health projects across the EU. Evolution of Health Care series – Health in the EU’s post-COVID-19 recovery Register Now Learn more . Commission will surely impose restrictions,” German Green MEP Daniel Freund tweeted in response to the news of Esteva Mosso’s job move. German Health Minister Jens Spahn has declined to comment on a call by women’s health groups for him to help ensure access to a drug used in medication-induced abortions, following a halt on parallel imports of the medicine. Latest news, analysis and comment on security in Europe and beyond. Next chevron_right. “At FTI Consulting, we are able to draw on our wide-ranging expertise and international network to help our clients on complex issues that are important to their business,” he added. Our health publication is committed to highlighting the latest trends and developments in health and healthcare from across Europe and beyond. Cayman Finance, an industry association representing the Cayman Islands financial services industry, is listed as a new client not covered under the financial estimate. By logging in, you confirm acceptance of our POLITICO Privacy Policy. Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on German politics. Latest news, analysis and comment on migration in Europe and beyond. Meanwhile, Duncan Casey and Miriam Rosales García have both become consultants. Having a union man with strong links to the relevant ministries is a big win for Wolt, as the debate over the precarious employment status of gig economy workers has heated up during the pandemic, my colleague Melissa Heikkilä writes in to report. Reminder: European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly opened an inquiry earlier this year into how the Commission handles staff-related revolving door cases. Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler said he would be replaced by Wolfgang Mückstein, a general practitioner and member of the Vienna doctors' association, as of Monday. Completing the series is a guide on how to take a comprehensive approach to addressing inequities in health. Join the many thought-provoking discussions on November 17-18, where you'll be able to debate the biggest EU health policy issues with your peers. COVID-19 … “The Scottish Government engages regularly with the EU Institutions, Member States and other organisations and stakeholders based in Brussels to promote Scotland’s interests and to share and exchange knowledge, best practice and expertise across a range of policy areas,” a Scottish government spokesperson said via email. “I’m pleased the team continued to deliver for clients in such a challenging environment in 2020,” Hans Hack, head of the Brussels office of FTI Consulting, said in a statement to EU Influence. chevron_left Previous. **Working on the Green Deal and EU data strategy? This is a health crisis, an economic crisis, and, potentially, a social crisis. On Tuesday, Austrian Health Minister Rudolf Anschober resigned, saying he had developed health issues due to the amount of work he faced during the pandemic. The firm’s view: “We are delighted to welcome Carles to the team,” Lars Kjølbye, office managing partner at Latham & Watkins in Brussels, said in a statement. Explore the live extension of our journalism, The wonk's survival guide to the EU Green Deal. The EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting will take place on 2 and 3 March 2021 and registrations are now open. Our coverage includes breaking news, opinion pieces, and features. Latest news, headlines, analysis, photos and videos on Health Care In reality, however, health policy is part of a broader public policy agenda, whose practical aspects are inextricably linked with power and politics. “Mr Esteva Mosso’s last working day for the Commission is 30 April 2021,” a Commission spokesperson said, adding that “after a thorough examination of Mr Esteva Mosso’s responsibilities in DG COMP, his envisaged professional activity and possible risks resulting thereof for the interests and reputation of the Institution, the Commission has granted an authorisation for his subsequent employment with the appropriate restrictions imposed.” The Commission did not disclose the exact restrictions. Latest news, analysis and comment on elections in Europe and beyond. The agreement will now move to plenary, where it is expected to be discussed the week of April 26. EU Health Policy Platform annual meeting . To launch a debate with European institutions, governments, health professionals, stakeholders in other sectors, civil society including patient organizations and the research community about the relevance of mental health for the European Union, the need for a strategy at the European Union level and its possible priorities. May 18 — POLITICO Virtual Interview: In Conversation With Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, May 27 — Evolution of Health Care series – Health in the EU’s post-COVID-19 recovery, All our POLITICO Pro policy morning newsletters. “I will soon return to what was my profession before I joined the Commission, the private practice of the law,” Esteva Mosso wrote in his letter, which was seen by POLITICO’s Thibault Larger. Latest news, analysis and comment on defense in Europe and beyond. How the news unfolded: Esteva Mosso sent an email on Monday morning telling colleagues that he will start working at Latham & Watkins in June. This is a series of policy briefs that describe practical actions to address health inequities, especially in relation to tobacco, alcohol, obesity and injury, the priority public health challenges facing Europe. European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides arrives for a news conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on July 15, 2020. It is both interesting and positively challenging to try and be part of building fair rules for everyone,” Koski said in a statement. Real pity,” said one former DG Competition official. In general, Europe is the biggest exporter in the world by far of medical products." Health Politics in Europe: A Handbook is a major new reference work, which provides historical background and up-to-date information and analysis on health politics and health systems throughout Europe. HOW TO RUN A HEALTH CAMPAIGN: EU Influence caught up with Lara Dovifat, an advocacy and campaign adviser at Doctors Without Borders (MSF) who has been working on access to medicines. Our publication provides a valuable platform to the health sector, allowing them to discuss research and innovation themes, health policy and new technologies. Ewa Abramiuk-Lété has left Sustainable Fuels and Cefic and will take on the role of general manager at Liquid Gas Europe in May. Good Friday afternoon and welcome to EU Influence. May 5 – Energy Visions Series – Fit for 55 – How will the EU move towards climate neutrality? Like FTI Consulting, Teneo has also done work for Facebook and Johnson&Johnson. Obesity linked to agricultural policy, new studies say. Explore the live extension of our journalism, The wonk's survival guide to the EU Green Deal. “We see a ‘crisitunity’ we have rarely seen before in global health, and also in the access to medicines movement,” Dovifat said, noting that there is now “huge interest” from people who usually would not be interested in issues such as medical research and development and access to medical tools. Campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. POLITICO's Health Care Summit Virtual event. Health campaigners are pushing for a radical rethink of the EU's common agricultural policy to help tackle the obesity epidemic. China is at distant second at 22.5 percent. Health Europa Quarterly. The move immediately sparked fears of low morale at the DG — where Esteva Mosso is highly popular — and renewed the debate over high-ranking civil servants switching sides to the private sector. 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