European Union: European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation on establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board

On 9 December 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on a draft implementing regulation for the establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board (EHDS Board) until 6 January 2026. The draft regulation outlines the necessary rules for the EHDS Board's establishment, management, and functioning. The Board's responsibilities include issuing written contributions and non-binding guidelines to support the European Health Data Space Regulation (EU) 2025/327, facilitating thematic exchanges, adopting a biennial work plan, and cooperating with steering groups. The draft also details provisions for EHDS Board membership, co-chair election, decision-making processes, expenses, professional secrecy obligations, access to documents, and transparency requirements, such as the online publication of Board activities and documents.