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As a member of the EU-funded OH-FINE project consortium, Cittadinanzattiva will participate, together with all partners, in the meeting organised to present and discuss the state of the art of activities already underway, aimed at jointly creating and sharing knowledge between European researchers and producers. OH-FINE is committed to identifying efficient, healthy, organic and sustainable alternatives for small-scale farm food production. Read more.
Date: May 2025 - Time: 14:30–16:30 CEST
Location: Room A3H1 | European Parliament, Brussels
On 12 of May 2025, the Director of Active Citizenship Network participated as a speaker to the 2nd Global Summit on Vaccines and Immunology. The theme of the conference was “Innovating Immunity: Pioneering the Future of Vaccines” and the ACN Director was invited to provide a citizens perspective on the topic. In particular, the ACN’ Director provided different typologies of concrete activities that CSOs (Civil society organizations) and PAGs (Patients' advocacy groups) can carry out in support of public policy of vaccination. Here you can find his presentation and the final programme. Read more.
The Adult Immunization Board (AIB) hosted its annual technical meeting in Poland, bringing together leading European experts in the field of vaccination of older adults. The meeting, titled “Advancing vaccination strategies for the older adults: insights into epidemiology, immunity, and implementation” aimed to improve vaccine effectiveness, immunity durability, and uptake among older adults in Europe, addressing the challenges of frailty, comorbidities, and immunosenescence.
The event featured insightful presentations, dynamic discussions, and collaborative exchanges.
The co-OPERATOR project, funded under the EU4Health programme, aims to improve communication skills and knowledge to address systemic barriers and facilitators to effectively communicate vaccination messages to populations.
On 28 and 29 April 2025 - during the European Immunisation Week - two online Policy Lab sessions will be organised, one for citizens and patients and one for healthcare professionals.
Invited by Antonio Gaudioso, Adjunct Professor of Strategic Management, Innovation & Sustainability at Luiss Guido Carli University and former Secretary General of Cittadinanzattiva, the Director of Active Citizenship Network (ACN) was pleased to deliver a guest lecture to students enrolled in the Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Strategic Management, Innovation & Sustainability. The session aimed to provide students with up-to-date insights into the complexity and evolving nature of citizen participation in shaping public health policies at the European level.
On April 10th and 11th, 2025, the General Assembly of the European Consumer Union (ECU) took place in Rome. The event, during which the new leadership was elected, offered to the ECU members the opportunity to discuss and exchange views on the future of the organization as well as the critical issues facing consumerism at the European level, also thanks the participation of Italian MEPs Pierfrancesco Maran and Denis Nesci.
In the speech of the Director of Active Citizenship Network, as outgoing ECU’ Secretary General, it was highlighted what has been done and achieved during his 8 years of mandate, with particular attention to both ECU “flagship initiatives” and ECU gradual growth and accreditation. ACN Director has been appointed as new ECU Board Member.
Digital solutions are set to boost the European bioeconomy by providing critical information on feedstock tracking, sustainability, and certification for bio-based products. To showcase these advances, a free webinar hosted by Horizon Europe projects 3-CO and BioReCer (in which Cittadinanzattiva is a partner) will introduce several innovative digital tools. Scheduled for 8 April 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00 CET, the event offers an excellent opportunity to understand the future of digital technologies in the bioeconomy. Four tools developed by EU-funded projects will be presented and made available to users soon. These projects are: 3-CO, BioReCer, Bioradar, and the BiobasedCert Cluster (HARMONITOR, Sustcert4Biobased, Star4bbs). Read more on the webinar and for the free registration, click here.
26 March 2025 | 15:45-17:15
Room A5G305 | European Parliament, Brussels
Register here (free but mandatory)
Deadline for registration: 17 March 2025
Please note that registrations will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. If the maximum capacity is reached, registrations might be closed at any time. Thank you for your understanding.
In Europe, an estimated 700.000 people live with an ostomy, a figure that is expected to grow due to an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of colorectal diseases. People living with an ostomy in Europe face significant challenges that affect their quality of life, health outcomes and social inclusion. Despite progress in medical technology and care, these people often face barriers in accessing consistent, high-quality medical support, adequate financial assistance and widespread public understanding. Furthermore, institutional information on ostomy care is inadequate in many European countries. In fact, there are no public awareness or information campaigns for ostomised persons and their caregivers. In this context, patient associations play a fundamental advocacy role in order to be part of the decision-making processes aimed at improving the quality of life of ostomised people.
Active Citizenship Network is working closely with the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The aim is to institutionalise the principles of patients’ rights at European level, contained in the European Charter of Patients’ Rights, drawn up by Active Citizenship Network in 2002 with civil society and patients' organisations from different Member States, and integrate them into the acquis communautaire. This policy objective has been included in the recently published White Paper “Healthcare Policy Recommendations” and will be discussed at the international conference “10th Health Challenges Congress” in Katowice on 13 and 14 March 2025.
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