Stella Kyriakides

EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

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Born: March 10, 1956, Nicosia

Party: Democratic Rally

Education: University of Reading, University of Manchester, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

Previous offices: European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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EU strikes landmark deal to rewrite its drug rulebook

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Oversaw the original reform proposal and welcomed the political agreement as a ‘generational’ change

After two years of trench warfare between EU governments, lawmakers and drug makers, Brussels has finally agreed a 'pharma package' that tears up the bloc's 20‑year‑old drug rules. The package locks in eight years of data protection, one year of market exclusivity, and bonuses extending to 11 years if companies meet public‑health goals.

Updated May 11