News

Health policies in the future EU budget (2021-2027)

Published on: 25/06/2018

Health policies in the future EU budget (2021-2027)
European Commission

Health will have a strong dimension in the next EU budget.

Following the adoption of the new Multiannual Financial Framework for the period 2021-2027 on 2 May, the Commission adopted today the legislative proposal for a new European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) Programme.

The health strand of the ESF+ Programme shall support public health policies and access to medical products. It shall fulfil this objective by ensuring a high level of health protection in the Union including through the reduction of inequalities in public health capacity among and within Member States and, in complement to other ESF+ actions, addressing the health challenges identified in the European Semester. Integrating health in ESF+ will lead to new and stronger synergies with the other building blocks of the European Pillar of Social Rights.

Building on achievements and lessons learned from the previous health programmes, the new strand of the ESF+ programme will allow us to strengthen several recent initiatives and to roll out new ones. The focus will be on key areas and priorities where Europe can deliver added value and make a real difference in the life of citizens. With this programme, the EU will be able to:

  1. Improve crisis-preparedness, management and response in the EU to protect citizens from cross-border health threats.
  2. Strengthen health systems, by supporting the digital transformation of health and care, developing a sustainable EU health information system, and supporting national reform processes for more effective, accessible and resilient health systems addressing, in particular, the challenges identified in the European Semester
  3. Support EU health legislation, and
  4. Support integrated work, (e.g. ERNs, HTA and implementation of best practices for the promotion of health, prevention and management of diseases).

Other funding mechanisms to finance health projects, such as the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon Europe or Digital Europe will be adopted next week. 


Article Source: http://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/sante/newsletter-specific-archive-issue.cfm?archtype=specific&newsletter_service_id=327&newsletter_issue_id=9001&page=1&fullDate=Wed%2030%20May%202018&lang=default

NEWS​

Related News

New Round Tables announced to drive progress on EHDS and health AI

3 Jul 2025

The European Accessibility Act Is Here. Are You Ready?

2 Jul 2025
Why inclusive design is no longer optional – and how Big Motive can help you lead the way.

DTH-Lab Director: The G7 must act now to address the digital health transformation

2 Jul 2025
As digital platforms increasingly shape health systems and information flows, the G7 must lead in setting global standards to ensure safety, equity an...

InnoHSupport Open Calls

1 Jul 2025
Welcome to the InnoHSupport Open Calls!

Transformative Health Instrument Call 2025

1 Jul 2025
Apply to the Transformative Health Instrument (THI) Call 2025 if you are a growing and innovative healthcare start-up working on solutions that have s...

Longitude Prize on ALS

1 Jul 2025
The £7.5 million (~$10 million) Longitude Prize on ALS incentivises the use of AI-based approaches to transform drug discovery for amyotrophic lateral...

Become a member

Join ECHAlliance to amplify your organisation’s message, grow your networks, connect with innovators and collaborate globally.
 
First name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Country *
Position *
First name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Country *
Position *