Lina Gálvez MEP

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,...

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...

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,...

For the first time in the history of the continent, four major international institutions are simultaneously led by women: Ursula Von der Leyen at the helm of the European Commission, Roberta Metsola of the European Parliament, Kristalina Georgieva heading the...