EU Pharma Figures 2026 - As China accelerates, Europe is losing ground - Belgium must now choose patients, innovation and growth

Belgium has everything it takes to remain a world leader in life sciences: talent, knowledge, entrepreneurship and a strong ecosystem. But leadership is not a permanent achievement. While other regions are accelerating, we cannot afford to hesitate. Our exports, our clinical trials and our patent applications are all in decline. The right choices today mean more groundbreaking medicines for patients tomorrow, more high quality jobs, more knowledge and expertise and more economic growth for our country