PRESS RELEASE Health is elementary for the sustainable growth of the quality of life of all citizens and for the fulfillment of the Government of the Slovak Republic's priority TO LIVE BETTER, CALMER AND SAFER (PVV SR 2023-2027 pp. 42-50)…
Eurocarers together with 19 civil society organisations and trade unions launch a Joint Statement today, calling for the Commission to live up to its ambitions for reform in long-term care. The Council recommendation on long-term care, adopted in 2022, urges…
On 18 March 2025, the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) held an Exchange of Views on the situation of young carers in Europe. The session offered a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced…
The European Commission adopted the Roadmap for Women’s Rights, on 7 March 2025. The Roadmap outlines a long-term vision for achieving gender equality, based on core principles and policy objectives set out in the Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society…
The European Union has begun talks on the next long-term EU Budget, which will determine how billions of euros are invested in Europe’s future. Initial discussions suggest potential cuts to crucial social investment programmes. Proposals to merge funding mechanisms significantly…
The Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs recently announced the adoption of a National Strategy for Mental health and Suicide prevention[1]. The Strategy aims to provide a long-term direction for efforts to improve mental health and prevent suicide. The…
On 27.1.2025, our colleagues from The Chamber of Caregivers of Slovakia participated on behalf of KOS in a consultation with the Director of the Department of Labor Protection at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Slovak Republic,…
With the rising demand for long-term care states are faced with the challenge of responding to these needs while balancing fiscal contraints. The decisions around how LTC is financed and organized—whether through state systems or family support—carry significant implications for…
Please click here to access the policy brief from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) entitled Why is care at the end of life not matching people’s preferences? Abstract As populations age and chronic conditions rise, the demand for…
Please click here to access the Public call for expression of interest for experts to become members of the European Medicines Agency's scientific advisory groups.
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