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.
Persons with disabilities have the same needs for basic health care as persons without disabilities. However, inequalities in access to healthcare including primary care, lack of adequate health care services, health literacy and economic resources result in additional health risks…
Please find here the draft Council Conclusions on ensuring work-life balance and gender equality for all generations in the context of demographic challenges.
The Commission and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published the Health at a Glance: Europe 2024 report. This year's edition highlights the importance of lifelong health promotion and disease prevention to boosting healthy ageing. It also stresses the urgent need to address…
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