Chemical industry in Liechtenstein

Latest Liechtensteiner chemical industry news

21 October 2026
Merck’s KEYTRUDA plus Padcev approved by European Commission for perioperative treatment of resectable MIBC

EU clears first PD‑1 inhibitor plus ADC regimen for resectable muscle‑invasive bladder cancer regardless of cisplatin eligibility; phase 3 showed EFS HR 0.53 and OS HR 0.65.

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.