On International Women’s Day in Brussels, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders will confront a critical reality: women’s health in Europe remains under-prioritised, with persistent gaps in access, research, and policy implementation. From menopause and maternal mental health to neurology and oncology,...
SMEs Forum: Strengthening Competitiveness in an Uncertain World Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the European economy, making up 99% of all EU businesses. As drivers of innovation, employment and growth, their success is vital to Europe’s...
The Rare Diseases Forum 2026 comes at a crucial time for EU health policy. With over 30 million Europeans affected, momentum is growing for a more coordinated response. In 2025, the European Parliament called for a comprehensive EU Action Plan...
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...




