Biotech Act
Coverage of Biotech Act in the Nexus archive.
- FIRST AID: Biotech Act deal by Christmas?
The article discusses the possibility of a Biotech Act deal being finalized by Christmas, alongside topics such as heatwaves, tobacco, and preparedness.
- Biotech Act rapporteur targets December Parliament deal
The Biotech Act rapporteur aims for a December agreement in Parliament. Andriukaitis noted that further revisions to the text could still occur.
- Socialist MEPs face challenge on Biotech Act push to scrap drug patent protections
Socialist MEPs are facing a challenge over the Biotech Act, which aims to scrap drug patent protections. The conservative EPP and Renew groups are expected to support the proposal.
- Commission defends one-year SPC extension under Biotech Act despite criticism over costs
The Commission is defending a one-year extension of SPC under the Biotech Act, which faces criticism due to costs and has caused division among lawmakers and industry stakeholders.
- Raising €100m for research in Europe is still very challenging, warns biotech chief [Advocacy Lab]
A Belgian life sciences leader warns that raising €100m for research in Europe remains challenging. The Biotech Act is highlighted as a potential solution to restore confidence in Europe's biotechnology competitiveness.
- FIRST AID: Biotech Act incentive under fire
The Biotech Act incentive is facing criticism. The article highlights discussions around EPSCO, tobacco, and animal testing.
- HARVEST: Why ‘farmer’ is so political
The article explores the political implications of the term 'farmer,' discussing topics such as New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in the UK, the Biotech Act, and food safety regulations.
- Parliament negotiator seeks to scrap key Biotech Act incentive
A Parliament negotiator aims to eliminate a key incentive in the Biotech Act, while a Socialist MEP contends the economic justification for the measure is weak.