by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 31, 2018 | Opinion
This spring, the European Commission published their proposals for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) (or the next EU budget) for the period 2021 – 2027. A total of 1,135 EUR billion is foreseen, equivalent to 1.11% of the EU Gross National Income (GNI)....
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 31, 2018 | Opinion
By Marcin Rodzinka, Project Coordinator, Mental Health Europe Whilst civil society and consumer organisations often struggle to be heard, the influence of the business lobby on decision-makers is acknowledged as overly strong. This imbalance risks undermining the...
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 31, 2018 | Opinion
Kalle Dramstad, European Policy Officer, IOGT-NTO Isn’t it strange how you would struggle to find a law firm or big corporation without strict rules on how to approach conflicts of interests among its staff, clients and competitors, but there is little to be found in...
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 31, 2018 | Opinion
Effective policies are informed by adequate impact assessments. The practice of impact assessment is especially important for public health – health outcomes are influenced by multiple determinants and are shaped by different policies. The European Union (EU) is...
by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
DOWNLOAD REPORT Brussels/Berlin/Amsterdam, 30 October 2018. New research has found toxic chemicals in carpets produced and sold by some of the largest carpet manufacturers on the European market. These chemicals include suspected carcinogens, endocrine...
