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Marisa Matias, Portuguese member of the European Parliament in the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE /NGL) group, rapporteur on the Commission proposal.
Stuart Hurst, director of European government and public affairs for Eli Lilly.
Thony Björk, president of the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union.
Monique Goyens, director-general of the European Consumers Organisation (BEUC).
Danny Struys, an inspector with the Belgian customs authorities at Brussels Airport.
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