A European Health Union: Our progressive vision
Book launch: 19 October 2023, 11:00 - 12:30 (CET) Online Webinar
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Online Webinar
The European Institute of Health and Sustainable Development (EIHSD), based in Lithuania, and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) launched research on the conceptualisation of a European Health Union (https://feps-europe.eu/publication/a-european-health-union/) and related policy at the European level. This webinar is dedicated to the presentation of our findings on the potential and challenges for a European Health Union.
With this compilation of essays from world-renowned experts, we first explore the origins and legal background of the concept of a European Health Union. Then, we recognise that there has been development and a strengthening of relations between European members, carried out by progressive decision-makers, and look into the strong backing of citizens for investment in health at a European level. Finally, as the path towards a Union will be challenging, we look into the most promising avenues of cooperation for the health and well-being of European citizens.
This event will be recorded and live-streamed on FEPS and partners' platforms and social media.
| 11:00 – 11:05 | INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Maria Joao Rodrigues, President, FEPS |
| 11:05 – 11:15 | Which vision for a progressive European Health Union? Vytenis Andriukaitis, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety (2014-2019) |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK: Presentation of the research and policy recommendations by • Ilona Kickbusch, Founding Director and Chair of the Global Health Centre, Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies Geneva • Annette Schrauwen, Professor of European Integration, in particular citizenship law and history, at the University of Amsterdam |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | DISCUSSION OF THE RESULTS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE POLICY Panel discussion with: • Sara Cerdas, Member of the European Parliament • Trolls Petersen, Conference for the Future of Europe Chair: David Rinaldi, Director for Studies and Policy, FEPS |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A |
This event is produced with the financial support of the European Parliament. It does not represent the views of the European Parliament.
Download a PDF of this invitation: launch_healthunion.pdf