European heads of state have chosen Amsterdam, Netherlands, as the new home for the European Medicines Agency post- Brexit, simultaneously ending months of speculation and the hopes of 18 other nations bidding to host the prestigious organization.
In a nail-biting finale, Italy narrowly lost out after leading the first round of voting, with Copenhagen and Amsterdam close behind.
The decision, which was welcomed by EMA boss Guido Rasi, will mitigate concerns over disruption due to staff loses. As well as being scored highly by current EMA staff, Amsterdam was judged by the agency to be a highly suitable candidate.
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