Health and Life Sciences Cluster

EU Legislative Interests

The Health and Life Sciences sector in the EU is targeted by several key legislative proposals and policies aimed at enhancing its competitiveness, resilience, and innovation. Here are some of the main initiatives: Main EU Legislative Proposals and Policies 1. Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 Focus: The Health Cluster under Horizon Europe focuses on strengthening healthcare resilience, leveraging biotechnology and AI, and addressing public health needs. It supports initiatives like the "Healthier Together - EU Non-communicable Diseases Initiative" and the Cancer Mission. Objectives: Enhance healthcare efficiency, patient engagement, and trust in AI tools. It also aims to improve manufacturing processes for medical devices and support biotechnology and AI in healthcare. 2. EU4Health Programme 2021-2027 Focus: Building stronger, more resilient, and accessible health systems. It complements national policies to address long-term health challenges and crisis preparedness. Objectives: Improve health promotion, protect people from cross-border health threats, ensure access to medicinal products, and strengthen health systems through digital transformation. 3. European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation Focus: Providing a framework for data-based health research and innovation while ensuring compliance with EU data protection standards. Objectives: Leverage health data to fuel research and development of innovative health technologies. 4. Proposed EU Life Science Strategy and Biotech Act Focus: Strengthening Europe's life sciences sector by fostering competitive clusters, optimizing R&D spending, and improving the single market for innovation. Objectives: Position the EU as a global research and innovation center, an attractive location for investment, and a leading center for life sciences manufacturing. 5. EU Pharmaceutical Reform Focus: Part of broader efforts to enhance the EU's pharmaceutical sector, ensuring access to affordable and innovative medicines. 6. Beating Cancer Plan Focus: A comprehensive initiative to reduce cancer incidence and improve cancer care across the EU. 7. European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems Focus: Enhancing the resilience of healthcare systems by promoting greener practices, addressing health inequities, and leveraging digital transformation.

Communication Activities

Communication Activities 1. Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 Events: The Horizon Europe programme includes various events and workshops to promote its missions, such as the EU Missions Work Programme 2025, which focuses on public awareness and governance actions. Publications: Regular updates and publications on the progress of the missions are available through the European Commission's website. 2. EU4Health Programme 2021-2027 Campaigns: The programme supports health promotion and disease prevention campaigns, particularly for cancer. Publications: The European Commission publishes reports and updates on the programme's progress, highlighting its contributions to building resilient health systems. 3. European Health Data Space (EHDS) Publications: The EHDS regulation is accompanied by explanatory documents and press releases to inform stakeholders about its benefits and implementation. Events: Workshops and conferences are organized to discuss the potential of health data for research and innovation. 4. Competitiveness Strategy for European Life Sciences Publications: Reports and strategy documents are published to outline the vision for making Europe a leader in life sciences innovation. Events: Stakeholder meetings and conferences are held to discuss policy coordination and strategic leadership in the life sciences sector. 5. Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe Consultations: Public consultations and stakeholder dialogues are conducted to gather input on the reform of pharmaceutical legislation. Publications: The European Commission releases updates on the strategy's implementation and related legislative proposals. 6. Beating Cancer Plan Campaigns: Public awareness campaigns, such as the Make Sense campaign, are supported to raise awareness about cancer prevention and treatment. Events: Conferences and workshops are organized to discuss the plan's implementation and progress. 7. European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) Publications: Reports and scientific papers are published to share knowledge and evidence on health system transformation. Events: Joint transnational calls and workshops are organized to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders in health and care systems transformation. These activities aim to engage stakeholders, raise awareness, and facilitate the implementation of EU health and life sciences policies.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

EuropaBio, Council of European Bioregion, Meta Cluster for Personalized Medicine

Organisation Members

https://www.biocluster.bg/members