Each and every EU citizen deserves the very best in cancer care. As it is marked the European Week Against Cancer (25-31 May), the European Commission reaffirms its commitment to achieve a European health union that delivers high-quality healthcare for all. Already through its Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the Commission has provided support to millions of people […]
World Cancer Day: Commission publishes Country Cancer
The Commission has published the latest Country Cancer Profiles for all Member States, Norway and Iceland. The 2025 reports show that cancer survival rates are increasing across the EU. At the same time, cancer continues to be a public health concern, and cancer inequalities still persist across Member States. The profiles also demonstrate how cancer […]
European aircraft fleet for the 2021 forest fire season
To be prepared for any large-scale wild fires this season, the European Commission has set up a European fleet* of 11 firefighting planes and 6 helicopters hosted across Member States under the rescEU system. The Commission also issued guidelines to Member States to strengthen their fire prevention measures. Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič said: […]