We hope this message finds you well and that 2026 has begun with energy and good health!
Below is a brief update on recent developments, ongoing initiatives, and upcoming activities of interest to the Working Party on Policy Advocacy (WPPA).
🤝Let’s stay connected!
📅 WPPA General Meeting | First week of February 2026
The WPPA will hold its next group meeting on Tuesday the 3rd of February at 17:00 CET. Join us!
If you are not yet a member of the group and would like to become more involved in our work, please contact us at nick.mamo@gmail.com. We will be pleased to share the agenda and further details.
💬 WPPA WhatsApp Community
To support more regular exchange and closer collaboration, we have launched a WPPA WhatsApp community. This space allows us to share updates, opportunities, and relevant information in a timely way.
If you would like to stay connected, you are welcome to join us here!
🏛️ European Policy Developments
European Parliament – Health Workforce
The European Parliament has published a proposal linked to the ACERTA report on the health workforce, marking a step towards the final version. A number of amendments submitted by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are available here: ACERTA report
We will closely monitor the final publication and share it once available, with a view to jointly reflecting on potential advocacy actions related to our professional context.
Recognition of the Specialty
Efforts to advance the recognition of the specialty at European level continue. Slovenia has already submitted its documentation to the European Commission, and several member organisations are currently preparing their own submissions.
We anticipate reconvening in March to review progress and discuss next steps.
❤️ EU Cardiovascular Health Plan
The European Commission has recently presented the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan. While the full presentation is not yet publicly available, the main policy orientations can be consulted here : EU Cardiovascular Health Plan.
⚠️ During the presentation, primary care was not explicitly referenced. We raised the question of how primary care would be strengthened to better address cardiovascular health, but unfortunately no clear response was provided ❓
That said, primary care features prominently in the related OECD report 📘
