Assembly areaFOREWORDBy Christa Wirthumer-HocheChair of EMA Management Board (March 2016 – March 2022)Read moreINTRODUCTIONBy Emer CookeEMA Executive DirectorRead more COVID-19The European medicines regulatory network’s response to the pandemic Read moreCHAPTER 1KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2021Evaluation and monitoring of medicines: highlightsRegulation of veterinary medicinesFighting antimicrobial resistanceClinical trials in the EU – improving the clinical research environment Data Analytics and MethodsInformation Management and Digital Business TransformationProtecting IT systems against cyberattacksRegulatory Science and InnovationStrengthening EMA’s role in crisis preparedness and management of public health threatsMedical devices legislationInternational regulatory cooperation to improve global health2021 - year in brief Explore CHAPTER 2KEY FIGURES IN 2021Human medicinesVeterinary medicinesInspections and complianceNetwork, stakeholders, administration and communicationNextForeword