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France Key statistics on the workforce, revenue, investment levels, R&D spending and consumption in the French pharmaceutical industry today. Mapping the 32 biopharma production sites in France, including the location, company and products produced. France ranks fourth in the EU for pharma production with EUR 20.981 billion in value, behind Switzerland,…

Regulation Dominique Martin, CEO of the ANSM (Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament et des Produits de Santé) provides a fascinating insight into the French process of authorizing drugs and medical products, his commitment to increased transparency and increased efficiency, and the opportunity for France to take the lead in European…

France Dr. Denis Comet, President of AFCRO (the French Association of CROs), talks about the evolution of the clinical research environment in France and the new government actions aimed at speeding up the clinical trial process.   Didier Genot from France Biotech told us that France has lost competitiveness when it…

France Didier Geneau provides a fascinating insight into the French biotech scene; its strengths but also weaknesses. France has an incredible track-record of excellence in innovation and, for the first time in a long time, true government backing. All the ingredients are there to excel even further in biotech innovation. Now,…

Patients Photo Copyright: Olivier Corsan   Alain-Michel Ceretti, president of France Assos Santé (the French Union of the Registered Associations for the Users of the Health System), tells us about his own battle against nosocomial infections and the role of the organization in the protection of patient rights.   Why did…

France Prof. Stanislas Lyonnet, director of the Imagine Institute in Paris, France, explains his organization’s unique ecosystem that brings together researchers, physicians, patients and private actors to find the cure to genetic diseases.   Could you please introduce yourself and tell us why you decided to take the helm of the…

innovation France is attempting to reposition itself as a globally competitive hub for artificial intelligence R&D, with significant state investment aiming to turn Paris into the next Palo Alto. With rapid digitalization and the ever-increasing invasion of artificial intelligence (AI) into all aspects of modern life, France has found itself left…

France Professor José-Alain Sahel, founder and director of the Institute de la Vision in Paris, offers his insider take on the ophthalmology landscape in France, international perceptions of the country, and the future of the Institute.   Could you please describe to our audience your career path and introduce the Institut…

Algeria Reda El Baki, president of the French-Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIAF), wishes to build on the link that for long has united France and Algeria. He underlines recent improvements in regulation and expresses his hope that more French SMEs will come south of the Mediterranean, while also highlighting…

Europe The most valuable pharma markets in Europe for 2015. Germany leads the way, followed by France, Italy and the UK. For more pharma facts and figures, click here.

Portugal Laurent Marionnet, director general of the French Chamber of Commerce in Portugal provides an overview of the Chamber’s activities, an intriguing insight into Portuguese success citing geopolitical factors and cultural specifics and emphasizes the impact French SMEs are having on the Portuguese economy. Can you please provide us with an…

Serbia Sanja Ivanic, director general of the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the advantages of working in Serbia, the opportunities that the country offers, Serbia’s entrance into the EU, the Chamber’s innovative work strategies, and new and exciting projects across the Balkans. Why should foreign companies come to Serbia? “When looking…