International Women’s Day Talks 2026

- How can the EU Women’s Health Strategy support menopause care, and what funding mechanisms can be leveraged to ensure equitable access across member states?

- What economic impacts does menopause-related workforce attrition have on the EU, and how can policies mitigate these effects?

- How can EU institutions incentivise private and public sectors to implement workplace policies that support women experiencing menopause?

- How can EU policies support early detection and treatment of post-partum depression, particularly through cross-border healthcare programmes and funding initiatives?

- What is the economic impact of untreated maternal mental health conditions on the EU workforce and healthcare systems, and how can policy intervention reduce these costs?

- How can digital health solutions and EU research funding improve access to maternal mental health care in underserved regions?

- How can the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan be revised to address gender-specific needs in oncology, and what funding opportunities exist to accelerate implementation?

- How can neurology and oncology research be aligned under EU women’s health policy to maximise innovation and cross-border collaboration?

- What is the projected economic benefit to the EU of integrating women-focused preventative care and treatment programmes in cancer and neurology?