In a report by Andreas Schwab (EPP, Germany), MEPs have softened the European Commission proposal with regard to the directive on proportionality testing prior to adoption of new rules by introducing greater room for manoeuvre on regulated health professions. The internal market and consumer protection (IMCO) committee adopted the report by 33 votes to 3 on Monday 4 December.
Following the vote, Schwab emphasised “the good compromise found that will protect the health sector in the...