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India plays a crucial role in supplying the developing world with affordable quality medicines, but this is under threat. The European Commission (EC) is currently negotiating a free trade agreement...

Briefing – Last updated 10 November 2010
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Brussels, 8 November 2010 – As negotiations on an EU-India free trade agreement (FTA) resume in Brussels today, international medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières...

Press Release – Last updated 13 July 2011
www.msfaccess.org/about-us/media-room/press-releases/msf-eu-stop-spin-backdoor-policies-and-closed-door-negotiations

Millions of people in developing countries rely on affordable generic medicines produced in countries like India to stay alive.  But the European Commission is pushing aggressive policies...

Briefing – Last updated 07 October 2010
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As the Access Campaign launched ‘HANDS OFF OUR MEDICINE’, patient groups and health activists took to the streets of New Delhi in protest at the ongoing negotiations on a trade deal between...

Web article – Last updated 20 October 2010
www.msfaccess.org/content/interview-msf-campaigner-leena-menghaney-eu-india-fta-protests

In advance of a round of negotiations help in New Delhi between officials from the European Commission and the Indian Government, the Delhi Network of Positive People (DNP+) sent a letter to Indian...

Statements, Speeches, Letters – Last updated 19 October 2010
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Brussels/New Delhi, 7 October 2010 – As the European Commission (EC) resumes negotiations today on a trade agreement with India that could block access to life-saving generic medicines, the international...

Press Release – Last updated 13 July 2011
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Brussels, 6 September 2010 --  As Finance Ministers from the European Union gather in Brussels for a formal meeting to discuss the establishment of an EU-wide financial transaction tax, international...

Press Release – Last updated 13 July 2011
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European Parliament Working Group on Innovation, Access to Medicines and Poverty-Related Diseases Putting Patients’ Needs First : Supporting better innovation, access to medicines and healthcare...

Events & Presentations – Last updated 23 June 2010
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Closed-door negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) for a free trade agreement (FTA) are entering a crucial phase on 28 April. At stake is access to affordable medicines for millions...

Web article – Last updated 26 April 2010
www.msfaccess.org/content/trading-away-lives-people-living-hivaids

Brussels, 26 April 2010 – As the European Commission (EC) and India meet for closed-door negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) this week, international medical humanitarian organisation...

Press Release – Last updated 13 July 2011
www.msfaccess.org/about-us/media-room/press-releases/eu-india-free-trade-agreement-last-chance-remove-provisions-block