Health Inequalities in Europe. Setting the Stage for Progressive Policy Action

The report proposes a progressive agenda to take action on health inequalities, and—in doing so—achieve […]

09/10/2018

The report proposes a progressive agenda to take action on health inequalities, and—in doing so—achieve the SDGs on health. Only by simultaneously providing universal health coverage to all populations in Europe and evaluating policies regarding their health impacts can we level the inequalities in health. Doing so promises economic benefits at a national level, but more importantly, it delivers on a basic human right: the right to health, irrespective of place of birth, ability, or socioeconomic background.

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by Novi Vremena 26/08/2025
“A new EU budget cycle begins” Article by FEPS Secretary General László Andor in Novi Vremena (BG), highlighting that while Europe must strengthen fiscal capacity to support balanced growth and strategic autonomy, priorities such as cohesion, defense, and social investment must be built into the next multiannual financial framework.

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by BNR 15/07/2025
"Bulgaria has nothing to lose by joining the eurozone” Interview with FEPS Secretary General László Andor on Bulgarian National Radio, where he explains that Bulgaria has already borne the costs of financial stability and will benefit from eurozone accession.

Tévedés azt hinni, hogy Trump után visszatérhetünk a régi kerékvágásba

by telex 24/04/2025
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