The European Commission is set to propose changes to regulations limiting the export of medical equipment outside the European Union, N1 was told by the Commission on Tuesday.

The Commission replied to a question about exports to the Western Balkans saying that talks had been conducted with member states before a revised proposal was drafted.  

The proposal is for the medical equipment and materials whose exports have been limited and will reduce the number of items on the restricted list, Commission spokesman Daniel Rosario said, adding that the Commission received a letter from Western Balkan government asking for exemptions from the export restrictions. He said that the Commission sees the logic of the request and that the new proposal is being finalized.  

The European Commission imposed the restrictions on exports of medical equipment on March 15. The measure will remain in force until April 25 but can be reviewed.