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Council agrees partial approach on Medical Devices Regulation
After endless delays and setbacks, the European Council has agreed on a partial approach on the Medical Devices Regulation.
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Building policy recognition for VPH research
An overview of the important achievements of the Policy Affairs Working Group of the Institute.
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EU to form science panel to replace chief scientific advisor
The European Commission has decided to create a new science advisory panel to replace the position of chief scientific advisor, which was scrapped due to pressure from anti-GMO NGOs.
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VPH/CAAT and EAMBES to put forward common position on Stop Vivisection Campaign
The VPH Institute, the European Alliance for Medical and Biological Engineering (EAMBES) and the Centre for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) are to put forward a joint response to the Stop Vivisection campaign currently under consideration by the European Parliament and Commission.
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Protected Research Areas
European Research Council budget and the Marie SkÅodowska-Curie actions won't be touched!
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Horizon 2020 and CEF still to be cut
Many Members of the European Parliament will be disappointed that despite setting out a tough negotiating stance, they were unable to protect the Horizon 2020 and CEF budget.
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