Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between EU and European Union from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

In the retinal disease area in the second quarter of this year, the European Commission granted orphan medicinal product designation to ADX-2191 for the treatment of retinal detachment, opening a new market opportunity for ADX-2191 in the European Union as drugs receiving the orphan medicinal product designation are eligible to protocol assistance, research funding and upon approval, 10 years of EU market exclusivity.

Answer: operator