Breathing Better: Scaling up EU prevention policies for respiratory health

About this event

Respiratory diseases remain a leading cause of death and disability across Europe, yet prevention is often overlooked in public health strategies. With millions affected and societal costs soaring, this event will spotlight the urgent need to elevate respiratory health within EU policy.

By bringing together key stakeholders, this in-person event, hosted by MEP Romana Jerković (Vice-Chair of the Sant Committee and Co-Chair of the MEP Lung Health Group), will underline why prevention must be a central pillar of future EU health strategies while also exploring what actions the European Parliament can take to address respiratory diseases.

Programme

Join EU policymakers, clinicians, and patient advocates to:

• reinforce the role of prevention in EU health policy;
• identify concrete policy levers that can reduce the burden of chronic respiratory diseases through environmental action, early detection, and coordinated care;
• translate the latest scientific and policy developments into actionable recommendations for EU institutions;
• highlight how prevention strategies can protect lung health and strengthen population resilience across the life course.

Read the full agenda.

Who can attend?

The event will bring together multiple stakeholders from across Europe (both professional and patient) to explore this important topic. We welcome attendance from: 

• Experts in the field of respiratory health and prevention 

• Government representatives 

• Public health representatives 

• Healthcare professionals 

• Patients/patient organisation representatives 

How do I register for this event?

This is a free and in-person event – with capacity limited to a maximum of 60 attendees. To apply to attend, please complete this attendance form.

• Enquire about attendance  (marta.montanari@ersnet.org)

Practical information:

Date: 23 September, 2025;

Time: 10:30–12:30 CEST;

Location: European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium