by European Public Health Alliance | Sep 5, 2025 | Opinion
This open letter advocates for a paradigm shift in European mental health policy by proposing the adoption of a European Positive Mental Health Framework. It argues that current approaches remain overly focused on severe mental health problems and institutional care,...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 10, 2025 | Opinion
By Alessandro Gallina, Senior Policy Manager, EPHA; Jaisalmer De Frutos Lucas, Policy Manager, EPHA; and Sara Bertucci, Policy Manager, EPHA The European Commission’s new “Choose Europe for Life Sciences” Communication lays out an ambitious strategy to boost Europe’s...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jul 8, 2025 | Opinion
By Sara Bertucci, Policy Manager, EPHA; and Alessandro Gallina, Senior Policy Manager, EPHA Summary As the European Commission unveils its proposed amendment to the EU Climate Law, aiming for a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to...
by Mladen Hadžić | Jun 24, 2025 | Opinion
By Milka Sokolović, Director General, EPHA Health is missing As the EU enters another pivotal phase in shaping the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), one critical dimension remains largely absent from the debate: public health. The CAP is...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jun 4, 2025 | Opinion
Guest article by Alba Gil, Policy Officer at the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) What do raincoats, non-stick frying pans, mascara, fire-fighting foams, and pizza boxes have in common? They all contain harmful chemicals lurking in plain sight: PFAS. One...
by European Public Health Alliance | Jun 4, 2025 | Opinion
By Angela Bradshaw, PhD, Director for Research at Alzheimer Europe Confronting dementia: a growing challenge demanding a united response Dementia is one of the most pressing public health challenges facing Europe. Affecting over 9 million people in Europe,...