Gold September 2026: Bringing the patient perspective into European childhood cancer policy For the first time, the patient perspective on childhood cancer was heard at an official Exchange of Views on paediatric cancer at the European Parliament. Organised by the Committee on Public Health (SANT) on 2 September
European Parliament reviews cross-border healthcare rules: what it could mean for children with cancer The European Parliament is considering changes to cross-border healthcare rules that could improve access to care and clinical trials for children and adolescents with cancer. CCI Europe and SIOP Europe are advocating for stronger
CCI Europe advances patient involvement in first EU-level Joint Clinical Assessment CCI Europe has supported the inclusion of patient expertise in the first-ever EU-level Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) for a paediatric oncology medicine by helping identify and facilitate the participation of a patient expert. This milestone demonstrates the
Stronger Together: Highlights from the CCI Europe Conference 2026 in Glasgow From 4–6 May 2026, advocates, survivors, parents, healthcare professionals, researchers, and partners from across Europe gathered in Glasgow for this year’s CCI Europe Conference, held in partnership with SIOP Europe. The event once again highlighted the
ENLACE Europe officially launched to strengthen CCI member organisations On April 21st, CCI Europe officially launched the ENLACE Europe project during a productive online kick-off meeting that brought together member organisations from across the region. The event marked the beginning of a capacity-building programme designed to strengthen organisations working
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan Implementation for Children and Adolescents with Cancer: Looking Ahead While progress is evident, EU continued support for local implementation of project outcomes and tools is crucial to avoid duplication and secure sustainability of EU cancer action. In light of the 2026 International Childhood Cancer
No Child Left Behind: Prioritising Childhood Cancer in the Next EU Budget Childhood cancer took centre stage at the European Parliament this September, as policymakers, researchers, advocates, and survivors gathered for the annual CCI Europe & SIOPE Gold September Policy Event, titled “No Child Left Behind: Prioritising Childhood Cancer
Childhood Cancer Research in Focus: CCI Europe and SIOP Europe Meet EU Research Commissioner On 19 September 2025, CCI Europe and SIOP Europe had the privilege of meeting with EU Research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva to discuss the future of childhood cancer research. Research and innovation (R&I) is a
International Childhood Cancer Day 2025: MEPs on Cross-Border Care and Cross-Border Research On February 4, in observance of World Cancer Day, CCI Europe and SIOPE organized the annual International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) policy event at the European Parliament. This year’s initiative focused on the pressing issues
Position Statement on Psychosocial Care Over the past decade, CCI Europe has identified a significant lack of adequate psychosocial care for childhood cancer patients in many European countries, with access varying widely both between and within countries. Member organizations and professionals in paediatric oncology have highlighted gaps in public
