Chemical industry in Liechtenstein

Latest Liechtensteiner chemical industry news

18 September 2026
Merck wins CHMP positive opinion for KEYTRUDA plus Padcev in resectable MIBC

CHMP recommends approval after KEYNOTE-B15 showed event-free survival, overall survival and pathologic complete response gains; European Commission decision expected Q4 2026.

20 July 2026
GSK Bexsero: EMA accepts submission to add single-dose booster for 10+ years

Phase 3b data indicate a single Bexsero booster at age 10+ boosts immunity in those primed in infancy; full study results will be presented at IPNC in September.

4 June 2026
European Energy Exchange appointed EU ETS common auction platform from 2027

EU selects fourth common auction platform for its emissions trading system; auctions begin 2027 and ETS2 auctioning starts January 2027 while ETS2 operations start in 2028.

22 May 2026
Merck secures CHMP positive opinion for KEYTRUDA + Padcev in cisplatin‑ineligible resectable MIBC

CHMP backed perioperative regimen for cisplatin‑ineligible resectable MIBC after Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑905 showed significant EFS, OS and pCR gains; EC decision due by Q3 2026; FDA cleared Nov 2025.

12 December 2025
Merck's WINREVAIR™ Gains EU CHMP Support for Broader PAH Use

EU CHMP backs expanded WINREVAIR™ use for PAH, covering WHO FC II-IV. Decision by European Commission expected Q1 2026.

19 November 2025
Merck's KEYTRUDA® Subcutaneous Form Approved by European Commission

KEYTRUDA SC, a subcutaneous immune checkpoint inhibitor, is approved in Europe for faster administration across all adult indications.

19 September 2025
Merck's ENFLONSIA™ Recommended by EU CHMP for RSV Prevention in Infants

ENFLONSIA™ awaits EU approval for infant RSV prevention, offering a single-dose option for all weights. Backed by Phase 2b/3 and Phase 3 trials, decision expected by year-end.

19 September 2025
Merck Gains EU CHMP Support for KEYTRUDA SC and New Head and Neck Cancer Use

CHMP backs KEYTRUDA SC for all EU adult indications and a new use in LA-HNSCC. Awaiting European Commission's final decision.