In the context of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) being held in Geneva on 19–27 May 2025, the European Brain Council (EBC) fully supports the Resolution on Rare Diseases: ‘Rare Diseases: A Global Health Priority for Equity and Inclusion’. Spearheaded by Rare Diseases International and a broad coalition of partners, this initiative acknowledges [...]
As this week marks the 2025 edition of the European Mental Health Awareness Week, EBC is pleased to note the increasing momentum behind mental health at both the European and global levels. However, despite recent progresses in developing and enlarging mental health policies, much remains to be done to ensure that the needs of [...]
On 26 June 2025, MEP Romana Jerković (S&D, Croatia), Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Public Health Committee, will host an event titled ‘Advancing Brain Research in Europe: A Call for Collective Action’. Set to take place in the European Parliament, this timely event will bring together high-level policymakers, researchers, clinicians, industry representatives, patient advocates and international [...]
The European Union research and innovation ecosystem is at a turning point. While the Letta, Draghi & Heitor reports emphasised the instrumental role played by research and innovation in driving forward Europe’s leadership in life sciences and its overall competitiveness, challenges are mounting including strained budgets, a strongly competitive funding environment, increasing bureaucratic burdens [...]
Do you have a start-up set up for the next great brain innovation and are ready to put it to the challenge? The Brain Innovation Days Pitch Competition is an opportunity for you to pitch your business to join the running for the Jury and/or Public Prize. About Brain Innovation Days [...]
Read the Charter Endorse the Charter Started in February 2024, EBC is thrilled to share with you the European Charter for the Responsible Development of Neurotechnologies! With the ultimate goal to promote a culture of stewardship and trust in neurotechnologies, to foster greater wellbeing and sustainable economic growth, and to guide [...]
The European Brain Council was pleased to attend the 33rd European Congress of Psychiatry, organised by the European Psychiatric Association (EPA), which was held on 5-8 April 2025 in Madrid, Spain. The Congress took place under the motto “Towards Real-World Solutions in Mental Health” focusing on the clinical translation and the sharing of good [...]
Read the 2024 Annual report Dear Colleagues, As we enter another important year for the European Brain Council (EBC), we are delighted to take a moment to reflect and celebrate the accomplishments of 2024 through our Annual Report. As EBC’s mandate continues to grow and expand across the national, European [...]
On March 11, the European Commission presented the much-anticipated Critical Medicines Act, a proposal aimed at strengthening the resilience and autonomy of the EU’s pharmaceutical supply chain. The European Brain Council (EBC) welcomes this initiative as an important step toward a stronger, more innovative, and competitive Health Union, particularly in light of increased geopolitical [...]
The momentum for national brain strategies is stronger than ever. On 18 March 2025, the European Brain Council (EBC) held its annual Brain Awareness Week event, titled “Brain Health Plans Summit: Towards the Establishment of National Brain Plans in Europe and Beyond”. Hosted by MEP Aurelijus Veryga (ECR, LT), Deputy Coordinator of the European [...]
