MedTech Europe recommendations to the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Posted on 05.06.2025
As Denmark prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2025, Europe stands at a critical crossroads. With rising geopolitical tensions and increased global competition, the EU must act now to safeguard its position as a global leader in health innovation.
The life sciences sector—anchored by medical technologies—is a key pillar of Europe’s resilience and growth. MedTech Europe urges the Danish Presidency to prioritise timely, equitable access to medical technologies, strengthen regulatory and digital infrastructure, and integrate environmental and economic goals.
Our recommendations to the Danish Presidency focus on five strategic pillars:
- Enhancing Competitiveness: Align legal frameworks to accelerate innovation
- Modernising Regulation: Fix structural challenges in MDR/IVDR
- Driving Digital Transformation: Ensure swift, harmonised rollout of EHDS and AI Act
- Supporting joint decarbonisation and competitiveness planning: integrate environmental and economic goals
- Ensuring a Level Playing Field: Enable fair competition globally and within the EU
The Danish Presidency offers a timely opportunity to advance a strong, comprehensive EU Life Sciences Strategy. MedTech Europe stands ready to collaborate and contribute to this shared ambition—for patients, for healthcare systems, and for a resilient Europe.
For more information, please contact Jessica Imbert, Director External Affairs or Cristina Mura, Manager Government Affairs & Public Policy.