MedTech Europe engages with global agencies, decision-makers and stakeholders on key international issues facing medical technology companies.
International affairs
Medical technologies are used around the world to save and improve lives, to inform citizens on the state of their health and to guide healthcare delivery. While Europe remains a centre of innovation where medical technologies are often developed and first deployed, thousands of medical technology products are exported from Europe every year, helping to improve global health outcomes. MedTech Europe helps to ensure that these products compete freely and fairly in international markets.
Key issues
Our international affairs team ensures that Europe’s innovative medical technology industry is represented at a global level. Key areas of activity include trade policy, global regulatory convergence, global health policy and engagement with international partners.
Global Medical Technology Alliance - WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices
What is a medical device and why does it matter for patients and health systems? Created by MedTech Europe for the Global Medical Technology Alliance, this video premiered at the WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices 2–4 June 2025 and illustrates real-world examples of medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics and digital health.
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Diana Kanecka
Director International Affairs
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Director International Affairs
Diana Kanecka works at the International Affairs team at MedTech Europe where she is responsible for coordinating several projects aimed at enabling trade and overcoming barriers to the market for medical technologies. Previously, Diana worked within MedTech Europe on several regulatory topics following IVD, medical device and chemicals legislation. Diana is a Polish national and she holds a Master’s degree in European Union law from the King’s College of London and a Master’s degree in interdisciplinary European studies/European single market from the College of Europe. Diana has a strong interest in trade policy and regulatory topics. She was also an active member of the European Health Parliament initiative where she worked with the committee on the ‘economic dimension of healthcare’ on development of recommendations on the future of healthcare systems.
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