Ceardlann

04-03-2014 00:00
Prevention and Healthy Life

The aim of the workshop was to discuss the main challenges and future perspectives related to the topic of health promotion and disease prevention. The workshop was hosted by MEP Mr Alojz PETERLE (EPP, SL), Co-chair of the Health Working Group within the ENVI Committee.

12-02-2014 00:00
Towards a European Cancer Information System

The aim of the workshop was to exchange views on the progress made so far in the area of cancer registries in Europe and the future challenges for the development of a European Cancer Information System, including issues related to the harmonisation and centralisation of cancer data, and data protection.

22-01-2014 00:00
Discrimination in Healthcare

The aim of the workshop was to discuss the challenges faced by discriminated groups in the sector of healthcare, and the solutions taken by the EU and its Member States. The workshop was hosted by MEP Glenis WILLMOTT (S&D, UK) and MEP Alojz PETERLE (EPP, SL), Co-chairs of the Health Working Group within the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI).

17-12-2013 00:00
Invasive Alien Species

There is general agreement that the new proposal is timely and a major step forward in dealing with the negative consequences invasive alien species have for the environment, ecosystem services, public health and the economy in Europe. Different views exist on how to best achieve the aims of the proposed regulation.


The aim of the workshop was to allow an exchange of views on the new proposal for a regulation on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species between MEPs, the European Commission, stakeholders, NGOs, public administration and academia.

05-11-2013 00:00
Trans Fats

The aim of the workshop was to discuss the risks posed by trans fats in human health and to exchange views on the existing solutions to this issue. The workshop was hosted by MEP Ms Glenis WILLMOTT (S&D, UK), Co-chair of the Health Working Group within the ENVI Committee.

26-09-2013 00:00
Plastic Waste

The aim of the workshop was to allow an exchange of views between MEPs, the European Commission, stakeholders of the plastic and plastic waste treatment industry, NGOs, public administration and academia.

There is general agreement that plastic waste prevention is necessary, as is an increase of the recycling rates. Different ways to achieve these goals were discussed. These include better consumer information and labelling, a ban on materials which prevent recycling, improvement of separate plastic waste collection and sorting systems, a ban on the landfilling of waste with a high carbon content, and measures to make the recycling market more predictable, such as specific requirements for the use of recycled materials.

24-09-2013 00:00
eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020 - Innovative healthcare for the 21st century

The workshop was held in view of the finalisation of the ENVI Committee’s Own Initiative Report on the e-Health Action Plan 2012-2020 – Innovative healthcare for the 21st century’, which will serve as a basis for the adoption of a European Parliament resolution.

The workshop was hosted by MEP Ms Pilar AYUSO (EPP, ES), Rapporteur of the ENVI Committee's Own Initiative Report, and MEP Ms Jill EVANS (The Greens/EFA, UK), MEP Mr James NICHOLSON (ECR, UK), MEP Ms Antonyia PARVANOVA (ALDE, BG), and MEP Mr Claudiu C. TĂNĂSESCU (S&D, RO) who contributed to the Own Initiative Report as Shadow Rapporteurs.

18-09-2013 00:00
Effectiveness of Medicines and Therapies

The aim of the workshop was to exchange views on the latest developments and main challenges healthcare systems have to address while assessing risks and benefits of new drugs and therapies. The workshop was hosted by MEP Mr Alojz PETERLE (EPP, SL), Co-chair of the Health Working Group within the ENVI Committee.

19-06-2013 00:00
Childhood Vaccination and Immunisation

The aim of the workshop was to provide a forum for discussion on vaccine-preventable diseases (in particular measles and tuberculosis) that still pose significant threats to public health in Europe. The workshop was hosted by MEP Ms Glenis WILLMOTT (S&D, UK) and MEP Mr Alojz PETERLE (EPP, SL), Co-chairs of the Health Working Group within the ENVI Committee.

18-06-2013 00:00
Carbon capture and storage technology in Europe

The aim of the workshop was to discuss the potential role of CCS in reducing carbon pollution, as well as its barriers and challenges and possible ways to move forward with CCS in Europe.