Health4Europe: A Strategic Blueprint for the Next EU Health Programme

On 30 June 2025, the EU4Health Civil Society Alliance (CSA) launched Health4Europe, a forward-looking proposal for the next EU Health Programme. The initiative aims to reinforce the European Health Union and ensure that health remains a political and financial priority in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). 

Building on the progress of the current EU4Health Programme, the blueprint sets out a clear roadmap for how the EU can address future health challenges. It aligns with the European Commission’s 2024–2029 Political Guidelines and incorporates CSA priorities such as: 

• Crisis preparedness 

• Equitable access to care 

• Disease prevention 

• Women’s health 

• Digital transformation 

• Civic participation 

Health as a Pillar of EU Resilience and Competitiveness

While geopolitical concerns dominate the current EU agenda, the EU4Health CSA highlights that health is essential for Europe’s long-term competitiveness and resilience. A healthy population is a key driver of productivity, stability and economic growth. 

Health4Europe also proposes specific governance and policy improvements: 

• A stronger link between health and competitiveness 

• A focus on cross-sectoral prevention 

• Enhanced tools to deliver on the Roadmap for Women’s Rights 

• Integration of environmental health and AMR into the EU’s resilience strategy 

• Institutionalised participatory governance beyond one-off consultations 

The blueprint invites EU institutions to work collaboratively with civil society to shape a more inclusive and sustainable health strategy for Europe. 

Read and download the Health4Europe proposal here