Women’s health and menopause: Turning momentum into action

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 event will explore how growing awareness can translate into concrete policy action. Bringing together policymakers, scientists, and health stakeholders, the discussion will examine the latest scientific evidence, the importance of integrating women’s health into EU policy and budget priorities, and the role Member States can play in advancing the agenda. 

With a special focus on the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the event will look ahead to the next steps needed to strengthen women’s health policy across Europe. 


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As awareness grows, policymakers are increasingly exploring how women’s health can be better integrated into EU health, social, and gender equality policies. The discussion will focus on current policy developments and the role of EU funding in addressing existing gaps.

Points to address include, but are not limited to:
- Progress in placing women’s health on the EU agenda
- Integrating women’s health into EU policy frameworks
- The role of EU funding and research programmes
- Opportunities within upcoming budget discussions

National policies play a key role in advancing women’s health. With Ireland set to hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU, its experience and priorities offer an opportunity to further elevate the topic at European level.

Points to address include, but are not limited to:
- National approaches to women’s health and menopause policy
- Lessons and best practices from Member States (Ireland, Portugal, Romania, Denmark…)
- Opportunities during the Irish Presidency

MEP (The Left, Ireland)
European Parliament
Advancing Market Access and Health Policy
Besins Healthcare
Ph. D. Professor of Economics
University College of London
MEP (S&D, Croatia)
European Parliament
Health Editor
VitalSigns.news
President
German Menopause Society
Head of Unit, Combatting Diseases, Directorate-General RTD
European Commission
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