Health

Menopause is a universal life stage, yet it remains largely invisible in policy debates—despite its far-reaching implications for health systems, labour markets, and gender equality. In the EU, rising life expectancy and rapid population ageing mean that more women will spend decades post-menopause,...

“Rare Diseases in a Changing and Competitive Europe: Shaping policies to address the unmet needs of people living with rare diseases”  EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe will host the biennial European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products (ECRD 2026)...

Women’s health — and menopause in particular — is gaining increasing attention across Europe, as policymakers and healthcare experts recognise its significant impact on public health, workforce participation, and gender equality.  Building on previous discussions in the European Parliament, this flagship breakfast...

Biotechnology is becoming a decisive capability for Europe’s competitiveness, industrial resilience and strategic autonomy. But Europe enters the next institutional cycle with a fragmented policy landscape, uneven regulatory capacity, and persistent scale-up barriers. The Commission’s Biotech Communication I and Biotech...

As Europe enters a new political cycle and faces growing global competition, strengthening the Union’scompetitiveness and economic resilience has become a central priority for policymakers. The Irish Presidency Forum will bring together European policymakers, industry leaders and experts inBrussels for...