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Belgium Health Minister Calls for More Alcohol Policy Action in Europe 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/ep4cZFx5 Speaking at a high-level conference of the EU Presidency, the Belgium Minister of Health, Frank Vandenbroucke, emphasized the need for policy action in preventing alcohol and tobacco harm to achieve public health goals. #AlcoholHarms #AlcoholPolicy #Democracy #SocialJustice #Alcoholssues

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Today we have the kick-off of the Integrating Care, Strengthening Communities: The Data Connection Hosted by the Department of Care of the Government of Flanders and conducted under the aegis of the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union, this conference will serve as a platform where European and international experts, thought leaders, and practitioners can explore innovative strategies and collaborative approaches for advancing integrated care and empowering communities. The event aims to address the critical aspect of data connectivity in achieving comprehensive healthcare solutions. We're discussing the digitally enabled integration of care by focusing on 4 building blocks: 1. Data and tools 2. Structures 3. Roles and tasks 4. Training and raising awareness. This conference promises to offer fresh insights, foster cross-sector collaborations, and facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas to drive the integration of care forward through the following sessions (subject to change): - The role of behavioural and cultural insights in the uptake of innovative digital tools - Measure what matters: neighbourhood analysis - Giving back to the people: population health & wellbeing management - How to build trust and transparency with regard to citizens' (health)care data #healthpolicy #healthcare #health #social #care #integratedcare #data #digital #digitalhealth #AI European Commission WHO Regional Office for Europe World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) https://lnkd.in/dxhN2wEU

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Today, we presented the main results on the European EUFEMED Survey on Healthy Participant Engagement on the EACPT 2024 conference in Rotterdam via the poster added below. The results show that the healthy volunteer community recognizes the necessity of participant engagement and expresses a willingness to contribute towards this endeavor. We will go more into detail on this topic, and on the preferences and motivation of healthy volunteer trial participants in our webinar on 14 June 2024. https://lnkd.in/ePB5yFFT

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We ended our Belgian Health Presidency with a successful #EPSCO #Health Council and a clear political mandate for Member States and the next Commission to keep health high on the EU agenda. During our Presidency we delivered together with Deputy Prime Minister Frank #Vandenbroucke a strong contribution to the strengthening of the European Health Union: ✔ European Health Data Space (#EHDS) ✔ Substances of human origin (#SoHO) ✔ #PharmaPackage progress on #shortages and #incentives ✔ Launch of the Critical #Medicines Alliance ✔ Council Conclusions on the Future of the European Health Union ✔ Council Conclusions on the EU #GlobalHealth Strategy (#EUGHS) ✔ Council Recommendation on vaccine-preventable cancers ✔ COP10 to the WHO Framework Convention on #TobaccoControl in Panama ✔ Agreement on the International Health Regulations at WHA77 ✔ Special Committee consultations on the Pandemic Agreement As the key piece of our Presidency, the #Council approved today the Council Conclusions on the Future of the European #HealthUnion, where 27 Member States highlight the ongoing challenges facing the EU’s health system, but also set out the key areas of focus for strengthening the European Health Union. We are ready to continue working on a Europe that cares, prepares and protects during the coming years. We wish the incoming Hungarian Presidency all the best. Thank you for all your support and messages! Belgian Presidency of the Council of European Union Permanent Representation of Belgium to the European Union Federal Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment Departement Zorg Timon Salomonson Rita Baeten Anna Kubina Gloria Ghéquière Kris Boers Maxime Morren Fabian D. Joeri Boterman Niels Timmermans Lieven De Raedt Charles D. Pedro Facon Karel Tousseyn

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Discover the knowhow, the research, the technologies that #Belgium brings to the field of #nuclear #medicine, in this new publication.

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#DC4EU partners Stefan Liström and Evelien Renders presented the progress of the DC4EU large-scale pilot (#LSP) on #educationalcredentials such as #openbadges and #microcredentials, #professionalqualifications and the use case pilot of the worldwide educational identity federation #eduGAIN within the #walletecosystem and the importance of #interoperability within the wallet and #credentialecosystem at this year's GÉANT conference #TNC24 in Rennes, France at the TF-EDU task force meeting. Interoperability is one of the core aspects of the wallet ecosystem across national borders and different sectors, such as #education and #socialsecurity and the various technical solutions and implementations of the wallet components that will coexist in the future. 

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ATLANTISCH PERSPECTIEF | Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 Germany has become by far the largest European donor of military equipment to Ukraine. The German government aligned strongly with the US, and Germany has taken significant new steps to defend NATO’s Eastern Flank. But why have these actions not been taken up by the media? And will they be enough to tackle so many threats from different angles? Read the article by Hanco Jürgens: https://lnkd.in/eF__hNWJ

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In Belgium on 25 May 2024, the results of a randomly selected citizens' panel with reference to the European Union were presented. The topic: Artificial intelligence and the role the EU could play in this area. #CitizensAssembly

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The Voor U political party in Belgium, launched by Els Ampe, is a fresh alternative in the Belgian political landscape, particularly as the country heads towards the European Parliament elections 2024. VoorU advocates for what can be described as “liberal social reform,” focusing on individual freedom, entrepreneurship and reducing bureaucratic constraints that stifle innovation and personal freedoms. Els Ampe, a key figure in the party, emphasizes VoorU’s commitment to addressing practical issues directly affecting citizens, such as mobility, safety, and public service efficiency, aiming to engage voters disillusioned with the traditional party politics in Belgium. Marta Barandiy is another pivotal figure in the #VoorU political movement, symbolizing the party’s dedication to promoting Flemish cause within the EU. Her involvement underscores VoorU’s commitment to fostering broader connections beyond Flanders’ and Belgium’s borders, proposing policies that are not only locally beneficial but also advantageous in a broader European context. Her role involves leveraging her experience and network to enhance VoorU’s policy propositions, particularly in areas concerning security and defense, international relations and European Union affairs. This strategic focus in the European Parliament elections, highlights VoorU’s readiness to represent Flemish interests effectively at the European level. https://lnkd.in/exMCF7MG

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At #HIMSS24Europe in Rome, Digital Health Advocate and our Deputy Secretary General of the Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport of the Netherlands, Abigail Norville, invites international policy makers to work together. And to prioritize the development of new technologies as AI in healthcare, empowering patients and healthcare professionals if used responsibly and ethically. That is why the Netherlands chairs the #GlobalDigitalHealthPartnership uniting digital health authorities to advance digital health together. #digital #transformation #healthequity

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📰 If you missed our "Transatlantic Test" event on 26 April with the Belgian Permanent Representation to NATO and the EGMONT - Royal Institute for International Relations, fear not! We have drafted a short report summarising the main points: some insights in advance of the Washington Summit and for #1NATO75years. Read now🔸 https://lnkd.in/eWw9KvSX

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🚨 Important announcement! 🚨 The €24M call for tenders for the Virtual Human Twins platform has been published. This platform is a central feature of the European Virtual Human Twins Initiative, which supports the emergence and adoption of the next generation of virtual human twin (VHT) solutions in health and care. VHTs hold great potential in advancing personalised care, ranging from targeted prevention, tailored clinical pathways, to supporting healthcare professionals in virtual environments. This distributed and accessible state-of-the-art platform in the pre-competitive space will enable modelling across scales of human anatomy and support the emergence of the next generation of VHT models, in full compliance with EU values and rules. More information: https://lnkd.in/eksQmRya #VirtualHumanTwins #EuropeanVirtualHumanTwins #EUVHT #EU #EuropeanUnion #personalisedmedicine #digitalhealth #DigitalEU #EUDigitalHealth #computationalmodelling

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Time to reframe our approach how to address #NCDs #riskfactors

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Some concrete examples of the work of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024: follow the journey of Hugo Verbist, the Belgian Special Envoy for Migration. Hugo was my first Ambassador when I was posted in Uganda, seven years ago. There I learned first hand about the realities of migration and asylum, in a country that is hosting 1.5 million refugees. A few years later, here he is, coordinating the EU approach, looking i.a. to the migratory situation in the Great Lakes region.

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There are more men in politics than women, there are more women in activism than men. Men create problems with their politics, women solve problems with activism. More women in politics means less problems for activism to solve. Voor U Marta VOOR Europa, Marta VOOR U

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UNITED EUROPE ELECTIONS DEBRIEF 2024 🗳 🇪🇺 This week we invited our company members to join us for an exclusive virtual debrief with Günther H. Oettinger, who gave his analysis on what to expect from "Europe after the Elections". He discussed the potential re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as the President of the European Commission and the strategic alliances and political maneuvers involved. ❗ Key points included: 1. Coalition dynamics 🤝 - Cooperation between the European People's Party (EVP), Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and Liberals is likely, securing a majority for UVL. - Potential additional support from the Greens or progressive factions within the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR). 2. Top Jobs 👩‍✈️ - The Socialists, as the second-largest bloc, may negotiate for other key roles like the European Council presidency, with Antonio Costa (former PM of Portugal) as a strong candidate. - The Liberals might push for the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs for example Kaja Kallas, the current PM of Estonia. - Re-election of the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola is possible, with a socialist successor for example Katharina Barley after two years. -Spain’s Nadia María Calviño Santamaría has been appointed for the European Investment Bank (EIB) Bank presidency. 3. Mandate and Priorities 📂 - A shift from a strong focus on the Green Deal to a focus on economic growth and competitiveness. - Emphasis on Europeanizing energy policies, cybersecurity, supporting Ukraine, sealing migration, investment in research, and reducing bureaucracy. - Review and potential adjustment of green policies by 2025 and 2026 to ensure technological neutrality and pragmatic implementation.

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You probably know that, at the #EuropeanParliament, 🤝 Members form political groups organised by political affiliation (not by nationality). But do you know how many #MEPs are needed to form a political group? (23, from at least 7 EU countries). Belonging to a political group is of particular relevance when it comes to the allocation of key positions in Parliament's political and organisational structures, such as committee and delegation chairs and rapporteurships on important dossiers. Find out more 👉 https://europa.eu/!4VbcGr

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[EUROPEAN DEFENCE MONTHLY AGENDA] To the #defence community in #Brussels and beyond Mark your agenda 📅 ▪ Upcoming public events ▪ #EU and #NATO's (and more) next major political meetings 📢 Spread the word and see you there! #europeanunion #communications #events #military Tip: download the PDF to access the links 💡

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