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Towards more resilient health systems in the EU: New EU4Health contracts signed
On its mission to implement actions that strengthen Europe in the health domain, making European health systems more robust and resilient, the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has signed two new contracts under the EU4Health programme. They will aim to deliver key results in the areas of pharmaceutical legislation and data-driven policy for medical products, as well as healthcare provision for Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) cancer patients.
Framework contract in cascade for the implementation of pharmaceutical legislation and data-driven policy for medical products
A newly signed Framework Contract (FWC) on the implementation of pharmaceutical legislation and data-driven policy for medical products will allow the European Commission to access, when needed, sector-specific data and specialised economic expertise to support policy making related to medicinal products and medical devices.
The contractors will rely on both quantitative and qualitative data to analyse the market development in order to assess how relevant policies are performing and how changes in the regulatory framework can affect the functioning and structure of the medical products’ market. Contractors will consider factors that influence pricing, competition and market structure, as well as the interaction with key healthcare actors – including patients, healthcare providers, public payers and industry, and actors within supply chains.
Signed on 24 March 2024, the new FWC will have a duration of 48 months and a total financial support of €6 million under the EU4Health programme.
Read the award notice to know more.
Exploratory study on the provision of care for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer patients in the Union
There are estimated to be 12 million cancer survivors in Europe – including around 300 000 children – thanks to early detection, effective therapies and supportive care.
Yet, cancer survival rates vary from country to country, and more action needs to be taken to ensure that everyone has the same access to high quality care, diagnosis and treatment, regardless of where they live.
With this objective, and with a focus on younger generations, HaDEA has signed a contract under the EU4Health programme to produce a study to map the provision of healthcare to Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) cancer patients and survivors in all EU countries, Norway and Iceland.
Based on the evidence collected, the study will document and analyse major barriers and enabling factors for the design and provision of quality care before, during and after cancer treatment, while also highlighting best practices and innovative approaches.
The contractors will develop recommendations for future actions directed at EU countries, Norway and Iceland, and suggest strategies to improve the provision of targeted healthcare to AYA cancer patients and survivors.
Signed on 2 April 2024, the contract will have a duration of 18 months and a total financial support of €797 723.75 under the EU4Health programme.
Read the award notice to know more.
Background
EU4Health is the fourth and largest of the EU health programmes. The EU4Health programme goes beyond an ambitious response to the COVID-19 crisis to address the resilience of European healthcare systems. The programme provides funding to national authorities, health organisations and other bodies through grants and public procurement, contributing to a healthier Europe. HaDEA manages the vast majority of the total EU4Health budget and implements the programme by managing calls for proposals and calls for tenders.
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- EIB Group President Nadia Calviño will lead an EIB Group delegation to meet global partners and fellow Multilateral Development Banks in Washington DC
- Boosting strategic investment to reinforce peace, prosperity and partnerships is at the heart of the EIB Group agenda
- Announcements to include new investments for energy security, climate action and accelerated support for Ukraine, as well strengthening cooperation with fellow Multilateral Development Banks
An EIB Group delegation led by President Nadia Calviño will participate in the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group taking place this week in Washington DC. Vice-Presidents Ambroise Fayolle and Thomas Östros will join the EIB Group President to meet key partners in international development and finance.
Discussions will focus on building solid partnerships and deepening cooperation within the Multilateral Development Bank family.
On the margins of the Spring Meetings, the EIB Group is expected to sign agreements with partners, such as the EBRD and the World Bank Group to support sustainable development around the world.
The Group will also announce new investments with private sector partners for climate innovation in developing countries as well as financing for energy security.
Speaking ahead of the Spring Meetings, EIB President Nadia Calviño said,
“In these times of extreme volatility, we have three priorities in mind: peace, prosperity and partnership. That means support to the multilateral system, international cooperation and solid partnerships around the world, based on mutual respect and leading to win-win outcomes¨.
“Our gathering in Washington is a timely and I welcome opportunity to take stock with our partners, to coordinate our actions and work together for a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world”.
The EIB President will also take part in the International Monetary Financial Committee Plenary sessions and will join other heads of the world’s Multilateral Development Banks for discussions on increasing the collective impact of their financing around the world.
She will also take part in the 7th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable at the World Bank, as well as updating partners on the EIB Group’s contribution.
As part of the EU response, the EIB has disbursed €2,2 billion since Russia’s invasion, with a recent agreement with the European Commission to guarantee a further €2 billion of financing under the EU‘s Ukraine Facility. Earlier this month the EIB signed three new agreements to provide the country with €300 million to restore and repair essential services and municipal infrastructure.
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Today, the European Commission adopted the 2025-2030 working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation.
The plan provides a list of products that should be prioritised to introduce ecodesign requirements and energy labelling over the next five years. This will foster sustainable, repairable, circular and energy efficient products across Europe, in line with the Clean Industrial Deal and the Competitiveness Compass.
The priority products for ecodesign and energy labelling requirements are steel and aluminium, textiles (with a focus on apparel), furniture, tyres and mattresses. These were selected based on their potential to deliver on the circular economy.
Harmonised product sustainability requirements at EU level will reinforce the single market, prevent barriers to trade, improve the level playing field, reduce the administrative burden, and strengthen the global competitiveness of businesses offering sustainable products.
In addition, the Commission will introduce horizontal measures to requirements on repairability for products such as consumer electronics and small household appliances. This will include the introduction of a repairability score for products with the most potential, and requirements on recyclability of electrical and electronic equipment.
The selection of products included in the present working plan, is based on an inclusive process with stakeholders and reflects both the input from stakeholders and Member States. It is based on a thorough technical analysis and criteria notably related to the EU’s climate, environment and energy efficiency objectives, as well as an extensive consultation process, including through the Ecodesign Forum.
Future ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for the selected products will cover two elements:
- product performance, such as minimum durability, minimum energy and resource-efficiency, availability of spare parts or minimum recycled content;
- and/or product information, including key product features such as the products’ carbon and environmental footprint. Product information will mainly be made available via the Digital Product Passport or, for products with energy labels, via the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL).
When developing ecodesign requirements, the Commission will pay attention to the needs of SMEs, in particular micro-enterprises and small mid-cap enterprises, and will ensure that tailored support is available to them.
Next steps
Ecodesign and energy labelling requirements will be set via delegated acts on a product-by-product basis or for groups of similar products. This will be based on thorough preparatory studies and impact assessments. It will involve stakeholders and interested parties throughout the process, including in the recently established Ecodesign Forum.
Regarding some energy-related products, ongoing work under the Ecodesign Directive should continue, and relevant requirements will be adopted not later than 31 December 2026.
Background
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) aims to improve the sustainability of products placed on the EU market by increasing their circularity, energy performance, recyclability and durability, while improving the Single Market and strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the EU economy. Adopted in July 2024, it builds on the approach successfully pioneered under the EU’s current ecodesign and energy labelling frameworks.
Together with the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (ELFR), the ESPR facilitates consumers’ choice in favour of more sustainable and energy efficient products.
Today’s working plan continues the work that started on 16 energy-related products (such as dishwashers, electric motors, electric vehicle chargers or displays) from the 2022-2024 ecodesign and energy labelling working plan.
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- EIB Group President Nadia Calviño will lead an EIB Group delegation to meet global partners and fellow Multilateral Development Banks in Washington DC
- Boosting strategic investment to reinforce peace, prosperity and partnerships is at the heart of the EIB Group agenda
- Announcements to include new investments for energy security, climate action and accelerated support for Ukraine, as well strengthening cooperation with fellow Multilateral Development Banks
An EIB Group delegation led by President Nadia Calviño will participate in the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group taking place this week in Washington DC. Vice-Presidents Ambroise Fayolle and Thomas Östros will join the EIB Group President to meet key partners in international development and finance.
Discussions will focus on building solid partnerships and deepening cooperation within the Multilateral Development Bank family.
On the margins of the Spring Meetings, the EIB Group is expected to sign agreements with partners, such as the EBRD and the World Bank Group to support sustainable development around the world.
The Group will also announce new investments with private sector partners for climate innovation in developing countries as well as financing for energy security.
Speaking ahead of the Spring Meetings, EIB President Nadia Calviño said,
“In these times of extreme volatility, we have three priorities in mind: peace, prosperity and partnership. That means support to the multilateral system, international cooperation and solid partnerships around the world, based on mutual respect and leading to win-win outcomes¨.
“Our gathering in Washington is a timely and I welcome opportunity to take stock with our partners, to coordinate our actions and work together for a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world”.
The EIB President will also take part in the International Monetary Financial Committee Plenary sessions and will join other heads of the world’s Multilateral Development Banks for discussions on increasing the collective impact of their financing around the world.
She will also take part in the 7th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable at the World Bank, as well as updating partners on the EIB Group’s contribution.
As part of the EU response, the EIB has disbursed €2,2 billion since Russia’s invasion, with a recent agreement with the European Commission to guarantee a further €2 billion of financing under the EU‘s Ukraine Facility. Earlier this month the EIB signed three new agreements to provide the country with €300 million to restore and repair essential services and municipal infrastructure.
For more information about the EIB Group at the WBG/IMF Spring meetings visit:
https://www.eib.org/en/events/eib-at-spring-meetings
President Calvino and the EIB Delegation will also take part in a number of policy events and discussions which include:
- Europe’s moment: building bridges to shared prosperity. President Calviño in conversation with Cecilia Malmström
Date: 22nd April at 15h00
Venue: Peterson Institute for International Economics
Follow online – https://www.piie.com/events/2025/europes-moment-building-bridges-shared-prosperity
- Reconstructing Ukraine—The Path Forward
With President Nadia Calviño, EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso and Ukraine’s Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko
Date: 23rd April 9.00
Venue: Council on Foreign Relations
Follow online – https://www.cfr.org
- A Strong Europe in a Changing World
Conference and Q & A with students
Date: 23rd April at 10h45
Venue: Georgetown UniversityEvents https://global.georgetown.edu/events
For any interview requests or any media request in the margins of the Spring Meetings, please reach out to the press contacts below.
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