Events
Expert Dialogue on Cross-Border Healthcare
On 4 November, the European Parliament Intergroup on Cancer and Rare Diseases and Giorgos Georgiou MEP will convene an expert dialogue exploring how modernised EU cross-border healthcare rules can better meet the needs of people living with cancer and rare diseases, improving access to specialised expertise, treatment, clinical trials and care across Europe more effectively.
Expert Dialogue on the EU Biotech Act
Intergroup Event
On 12 October, the European Parliament Intergroup on Cancer and Rare Diseases and Stine Bosse MEP will convene an expert dialogue exploring how the proposed EU Biotech Act can strengthen research and innovation while accelerating equitable access to new treatments for people with cancer and rare diseases.
Rare Diseases: Placing Patients at the Centre of a Future European Framework
Secretariat Event
EURORDIS–Rare Diseases Europe, together with MEP Nicolás González Casares, is hosting an event focused on placing patients at the heart of a future European framework for rare diseases.
A Call for an EU Budget that Delivers for Health, Cancer, and Rare Diseases
Secretariat Event
Building on the momentum of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and growing parliamentary awareness of unmet needs in rare diseases, a cross-party coalition of European decision-makers will gather on the eve of World Cancer Day to send a clear message: the EU must continue to reach higher in the fight against cancer, childhood cancer and rare diseases.
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day 2025
Secretariat Event
On European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day, experts, policy makers, and patient representatives will gather to explore how public policies can dramatically improve screening and early detection.
Accelerating Progress Towards the EU's Goal of Eliminating HPV Cancers - A Path to the Finish Line
Secretariat Event
On 15 July, the European Cancer Organisation and its HPV and Hep B Action Network, in collaboration with MEP Tilly Metz, will host a high-level event at the European Parliament to reflect on the EU’s progress so far and reignite political momentum for the road ahead.
Public Hearing on the Pharmaceutical Legislation in Europe
Intergroup Event
On Thursday, 10 July 2025, from 10:30 to 12:00, the Intergroup on Cancer and Rare Diseases will host a public hearing at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (Room N3.1) to explore the ongoing reform of the pharmaceutical legislation in Europe.
Women & Cancer: ‘12 Million Reasons for Action!’
Secretariat Event
Ahead of International Women’s Day, ECO together with MEP Romana Jerković will host a high-level event at the European Parliament on 6 March. This will be an opportunity to discuss how best to strengthen the rights of millions of women in Europe who are either cancer patients or survivors.
European Parliament Event on Rare Disease Day
Secretariat Event
To mark Rare Disease Day 2025 and celebrate the launch of the new European Parliament Intergroup on Cancer and Rare Diseases, MEPs Stine Bosse, Adam Jarubas, and EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe are organising this special event: “Impact of Rare Diseases: More than you can imagine”.