Health ministers from several EU countries are advocating for a Critical Medicines Act to be integrated into EU defense funding, emphasizing the importance of essential medicines for Europe's security. The proposal aims to address shortages of critical medicines and align with the US's approach to pharmaceutical supply chains as a national security issue. The initiative seeks to access significant EU funding while raising concerns about potential impacts on health budgets and the need for a robust legislative process. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)