Health & education
Strengthening EU action on inclusive and harmonised healthcare systems
Proposals by young citizens
Find a selection of the proposals made by young Europeans
Riccardo, 32It is necessary to ensure that all citizens have access to basic psychological care services in a free and accessible manner.
77% approval- Irene, 33
It is necessary to ensure free and universal public health care in all EU member states.
79% approval - Péter
Men must be offered health (cancer) screenings like women.
87% approval - Thomas, 32
A European system for treating rare diseases and conditions for wich there are no suitable hospitals in member countries should be established.
84% approval - Beatrice
It is necessary to find a way to cover more remote areas with basic health care
88% approval
Improving quality and accessibility of health services, including mental healthcare, requires better cooperation between countries, especially in border regions.
To develop innovations and specialised care, the EU level must pool research and development networks, and dedicate increased funding for healthcare innovation.
Building the health union to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services everywhere requires giving more competence to the Union on health, by amending the treaties.
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Responsesby European political parties
All European political parties that are represented with ten or more members in the European Parliament (in February 2024) were invited to provide their responses.
EU-wide access to timely and quality healthcare is key. EU and Member States share competences on public health, and we want a strong European Health Union, supplementing national healthcare systems. We support voluntary joint procurement of medicines and medical equipment. We fight for fair and transparent medicine pricing to prevent shortages, including for rare diseases, initiatives on antimicrobial resistance, a strong European Mental Health Strategy and joint European public research. More about this party, their programme & national members
We believe that everyone should be able to access similar standards of healthcare and treatment: nobody should be at a disadvantage because of where they live. For that reason, we promote more support for remote or disconnected regions, such as islands or mountainous areas. The healthcare needs of each region can be best delivered through local and regional expertise, but the European level can help, for example by buying medicine jointly and digitalising the European Health Insurance Card. More about this party, their programme & national members
Strategic autonomy in healthcare is crucial. Europe must strengthen its capacity and relocate medicine and equipment production within the Union. This enhances our ability to meet citizens' health needs and reduces external dependency, ensuring availability during crises. Common standards and data sharing will leverage technology for citizens' benefit; while fostering major European research centres. More about this party, their programme & national members
We defend the reinforcement of public health systems in all the states of the European Union. Public health is a guarantee of equal development of people. That is why we are committed to greater investment in public health and public and universal health systems. More about this party, their programme & national members
A European Health Union should make sure member states provide everyone in Europe with universal health coverage. Our demand that public healthcare systems include mental health care with no additional costs. We will push to eliminate health inequities & guarantee access to affordable medicines & treatment. The EU should create an EU Health Force for cooperation on health emergencies and disaster response. Further, all policies should be looked at from a health perspective. More about this party, their programme & national members
Secure equal and safe access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, such as abortion and other gender-based care. Incorporate the right to abortion into the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and continue striving for affordable contraceptives and menstrual health products. Introduce an EU-wide ban on conversion therapy. Create the right environment to accelerate the digitalisation of European businesses and the public sector, such as healthcare. More about this party, their programme & national members
This European political party did not provide a response. More about this party, their programme & national members
This European political party did not provide a response. More about this party, their programme & national members
This European political party did not provide a response. More about this party, their programme & national members
The answers by political actors are automatically translated and may contain mistakes.You can find the original, English version here.
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