No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
The mission of the Zveza organizacij pacientov Slovenije (ZOPS) is to represent, connect, and empower patient organizations across Slovenia, ensuring that the voice of patients is unified, heard, and meaningfully integrated into all levels of the healthcare system. ZOPS strives to strengthen patient advocacy, promote patient rights, and improve access to timely, high-quality, and equitable healthcare services. Through collaboration with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and international partners, ZOPS works to advance patient-centered care, support education and awareness, and foster a culture of safety, transparency, and trust. By building capacity among its members and encouraging active patient participation, ZOPS contributes to a more responsive, inclusive, and sustainable healthcare system that prioritizes the needs, dignity, and well-being of all patients.
EU Legislative Interests
EU4Health Programme (2021–2027) (Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health, Regulation (EU) 2021/522) European Health Data Space (EHDS) (Regulation on the European Health Data Space) Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe (including the revision of the EU pharmaceutical legislation package) Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan Council Recommendation on stepping up prevention through early detection: a new EU approach on cancer screening European Reference Networks (ERNs) for rare and complex diseases Health Technology Assessment Regulation (EU) 2021/2282
Communication Activities
Zveza organizacij pacientov Slovenije (ZOPS) engages in public advocacy, policy dialogue, stakeholder consultations, publications and meetings related to the implementation and future development of the EU4Health Programme, particularly regarding operational support for patient organisations. ZOPS also contributes to discussions concerning the European Health Data Space (EHDS), access to medicines under the Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe, patient involvement in cancer prevention and screening policies under Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, and patient participation in the implementation of the Health Technology Assessment Regulation. Communication activities include public statements, position papers, stakeholder meetings, policy consultations and dissemination activities aimed at strengthening patient participation in EU health policymaking.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
European Patient Forum Online Order and Home Delivery of Medicines Alliance
Organisation Members
www.zveza-pacientov.si/clani