Bids For EMA Show East-West Split Over Principle of Fair Spread Of Agencies

Some countries in eastern Europe say that they should host the European Medicines Agency in order to respect the criterion of “geographical spread.” But many in western Europe say this principle should apply only to new agencies and that the criterion of business continuity at the EMA should take precedence.

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Some EU countries say "geographical spread" is important when choosing the EMA's new home

Now that the bids are in from EU member states keen to host the European Medicines Agency after Brexit, the European Commission has the unenviable task of assessing the offers and submitting its conclusions to the European Council, with a final decision on the new location for this much sought after EU agency due in November.

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