The EU Wants to Make More Medicine

May 12, 2026, 18:18

Introduction

The European Union (EU) has a new plan. They want to make important medicines in Europe.

Main Body

In the past, the EU bought most medicines from Asia and China. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this was a problem. Some hospitals did not have enough medicine for children or for pain. Now, the EU wants to change this. They will give money to companies that make medicine in Europe. The government will buy medicines from European companies first. The EU also wants to help with rare diseases. Different countries will work together to buy these special medicines. This plan helps 900,000 workers and protects 200 important medicines.

Conclusion

The EU wants to make its own medicine so they always have enough for people.

Learning

⚡ The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful way to talk about goals. Use Want + to + Action.

The EU wants to make medicine.
They want to change this.

How to use it: Person/Group $\rightarrow$ want(s) to $\rightarrow$ verb (action).

📦 Simple Word Pairs

Look at how these opposites work in the story:

Past (Before) $\rightarrow$ Now (Today)
Asia/China (Far) $\rightarrow$ Europe (Here)

🛠️ The 'Giving' Logic

When the text says "give money to companies," it follows this easy path:

Giver (EU) $\rightarrow$ Gift (Money) $\rightarrow$ Receiver (Companies)

Vocabulary Learning

medicines (n.)

Substances used to treat illness

Example:The doctor gave me some medicines to help me feel better.

pandemic (n.)

A widespread outbreak of disease

Example:The COVID-19 pandemic affected many countries.

hospitals (n.)

Places where people receive medical care

Example:Many hospitals were busy during the flu season.

children (n.)

Young people under the age of 18

Example:The program helps children learn to read.

rare (adj.)

Not common or uncommon

Example:He has a rare disease that needs special treatment.

workers (n.)

People who do a job or work

Example:Workers in the factory are paid a fair wage.

protect (v.)

To keep safe from harm

Example:The new law will help protect workers' rights.