Austrian Federation of Social Insurances

The Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the European Commissions proposals for simplifying and streamlining data protection and processing governance in order to guarantee a timely, smooth and efficient enforcement of certain provisions of the AI Act as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The Austrian Social Insurance considers the targeted revision of EU rules on medical devices (MDR) and in vitro diagnostics (IVDR) an important step towards improving patient safety and the quality of treatments using medical devices as well as in vitro diagnostics (IVD).

Since patients’ access to pharmaceuticals is increasingly jeopardised by a steady rise in pharmaceutical spending and pricing of medicinal products within the EU, the Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the evaluation and revision of the general pharmaceutical legislation.

The Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the European Commissions initiative aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the biotechnology sector in the Union as well as the overall strategic autonomy. In this context, the following should however be closely taken into account: We fully support enhance the Made in Europe principle to boost the attractiveness of Europe through targeted incentives to attract and…

The Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the initiative for a fair and innovative data economy by proposing a European Data Act as part of the European Commission’s Data Strategy. The primary goal of the Data Act in view of the public sector is to improve public services and policy making and is therefore supported by the Austrian Social Insurance.

In light of the increasing digitalisation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the European Commission’s proposal on a regulation establishing a European Health Data Space (EHDS) which is safe, accessible and transparent.

In light of the increasing digitalisation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Austrian Social Insurances warmly welcome the Commission’s plan to establish a European Health Data Space (EHDS) which is safe, accessible and transparent.

In light of the increasing digitalisation in the healthcare sector which was accelerated by the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Austrian Social Insurance warmly welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for introducing a European Data Governance fully in line with EU values and principles bringing significant benefits to EU citizens and companies.

The Austrian Social Insurances welcome the aim of the roadmap concerning the legislative framework for the governance of common data spaces, namely to create a Single Market for data and therefore to improve access to and use of data. Ensuring compliance with the existing provisions under the GDPR should be the overarching principle in order to generate broad acceptance of digital tools among European citizens.

In view of the steady increase in pharmaceutical spending and the relatively high prices of orphan medicinal products (OMP), the Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the revision of the EU legislation on OMPs and medicines for children.

The Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the European Commissions commitment towards improving the daily lives of its citizens, as envisioned by the planned Omnibus. In this vein, we generally support the Commissions efforts regarding the simplification of unnecessary administrative burdens in EU legislation, thus also following the recommendations by the Letta report and appreciate all digitalisation efforts which…

The Austrian Social Insurance as one of the most active users of a digital identity warmly welcomes the Commission’s initiative to harmonise and fully implement a European Digital Identity (EUID). Being at the forefront of the provision of secure, trustworthy digital solutions and having the expertise sought for an efficient implementation, we fully support any steps to a safe cross-border use of a EUID in…

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The Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the European Commissions initiative aimed at strengthening labour mobility across Europe. We fully support its commitment to a further modernisation, digitalisation and simplification of social security coordination, where appropriate. However, we would like to emphasise that EU social security coordination policy can already draw on a strong and well-established system.

The Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the ESSPASS initiative, particularly its aim to facilitate the application of social security coordination rules, and to foster fair mobility through harmonised digital services. It is, however, of utmost importance that the proposed solutions are based on harmonised European frameworks (e.g.

Dear Sir/Madam, The Federation of Austrian Social Insurances welcomes proposals that contribute to enhancing clarity in the implementation of the EHDS Regulation. We likewise consider it of particular importance to submit our observations within the framework of the public consultation.

Dear Sir/Madam, The Federation of Austrian Social Insurances welcomes proposals that contribute to enhancing clarity in the implementation of the EHDS Regulation. We likewise consider it of particular importance to submit our observations within the framework of the public consultation.

The Austrian Social Insurance welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on improving the working conditions for platform workers. As social security institutions, who stood for universal and modern social security protection for employees and self-employed alike.

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