| Author (Person) | Lowe, Sam |
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| Publisher | Centre for European Reform (CER) |
| Series Title | CER Bulletin |
| Series Details | Number 132 |
| Publication Date | June / July 2020 |
| Content Type | Research Paper |
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Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted medical supply chains, leading some politicians to question Europe’s reliance on imports, particularly from China. To them, the solution is obvious: companies should be forced to make vital medical products in the EU rather than abroad. However, this is easier said than done, and pulling production into the EU does not necessarily leave the Union any less vulnerable to supply shocks. Being overly reliant on one location for vital products is a risk, whether the source is China or Europe. |
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https://www.cer.eu/publications/archive/bulletin-article/2020/securing-europes-medical-supply-chains-against-future
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Subject Tags | Medicines | Medical Devices |
| Keywords | COVID-19 (Coronavirus) |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
