Proposal and Collaboration with the European Commission

On January 15, 2025, Mr. Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare participated in the EUDF strategy workshop. 

The Commissioner announced that the Commission will prepare a plan covering the cardiovascular-diabetes-obesity triangle, which would focus on prevention, early detection and equitable access to care. He highlighted the vital role of health data as the next raw material and how data must be optimally used as a competitive advantage to bring innovative treatments faster to the people. He emphasized the importance of early detection and screening as the first line of action to prevent and/or to optimally manage diabetes. 

EUDF stands ready to support the Commission’s efforts by: 

Providing Expert Information
The Commission can rely on EUDF and its partners to provide all the necessary data, insights, good practices and evidence-based recommendations to take informed decisions. 

Translating Research into Policy
The diabetes community can help bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and actionable policy, ensuring that discoveries lead to meaningful improvements in diabetes care. 

Prioritizing Actions
In the face of limited resources, EUDF can offer targeted advice to help the Commission to identify and prioritize the most impactful actions.