Europe Today11 Mars 2025

How is the EU going to address the shortage of Europe’s vital medicines ?

On Tuesday the Commission will present a new proposal for a Critical Medicines Act, a priority the executive set for the outset of its mandate.

How can the EU fix the dramatic shortages of vital medicines which put patients at risk? The European Commission will on Tuesday present its ”Critical Medicines Act” to address shortages of antibiotics, insulin, and painkillers (among others), reduce dependency on Asia and improve supply chain resilience across Europe.

The bloc depends on Asia for 60–80% of its supply, leaving it vulnerable to disruptions. Some countries have suggested integrating medicine shortages into EU defence spending, seeing them as a national security issue.

Today Radio Schuman will dive into the proposal with Euronews’ health reporter Marta Irraola.

On this episode we also discuss elections in Greenland, the semi-autonomous island that has drawn international attention after US President Donald Trump claimed he wanted to acquire the island.

Finally, we look at gang violence across the EU, particularly when it is related to drug competition in countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and France.

Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.

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