Media
On this page, we highlight information of particular relevance for the media, including news, events and featured information for journalists interested in the evaluation and safety monitoring of medicines in the European Union.
For more information and details relevant for media, see our News and events section.
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Featured information for journalists
Human medicines in 2025
In 2025, EMA recommended 104 medicines for marketing authorisation. Of these, 38 had a new active substance which had never been authorised in the European Union (EU) before.
Veterinary medicines in 2025
In 2025, EMA recommended 30 medicines for marketing authorisation. Of these, 13 had a new active substance.
EMA's 2024 annual report
EMA's 2024 annual report offers insights into key initiatives and priority areas that guided our work in 2024. Explore the interactive digital report or read the PDF version with figures and statistics on EMA's regulatory procedures and activities.
European medicines agencies network strategy to 2028
The strategy equips the European medicines regulatory network to respond to change and address challenges such as public health emergencies and threats, including antimicrobial resistance.
EMA communication activities: 2024 survey results
We asked stakeholders for feedback on our external communication activities via a bi-annual survey disseminated in May 2024. The results are available in a newly-published report. They help us to establish baselines and targets to measure progress, analyse trends and address areas for improvement.
Video: Working for every patient in Europe
Watch our short video for a quick and easy explanation of who EMA is and what it does. (video in English, with subtitles in 24 different languages).
Latest news
A draft qualification opinion for the new testing method is open for consultation
The European Medicines Agency's (EMA) office is closed from 18:00 on 1 April to 08:30 on 7 April
Annual updates to virus strains ensure vaccines stay effective
Imdylltra addresses unmet need in people with poor prognosis and limited treatment options
Five new medicines recommended for approval; another 13 medicines recommended for extension of their therapeutic indications
The medicine was not effective for the treatment of mpox in randomised clinical trials