Dynamic infographic on risk assessment of the European Commission's Scientific Committees

The report shows that Europe urgently needs to invest in its health systems to improve Europeans’ healthcare. This would also boost competitiveness, thanks to a healthy workforce.

Be it a lake in Finland, an Aegean island or the Copenhagen harbour, you probably plan on taking a dip this summer. But is the water safe?

On 25 June 2025, the EU is co-hosting - with the Gates Foundation -  the Gavi 6.0 Pledging Summit. It will bring together global leaders from government, partner organisations, vaccine manufacturers, civil society, and the private sector, to secure crucial investment in vaccination programmes.

Each and every EU citizen deserves the very best in cancer care. As we mark the European Week Against Cancer (25-31 May), the European Commission reaffirms its commitment to achieve a European health union that delivers high-quality healthcare for all.