Gold September 2026: Exchange of Views on Childhood Cancer at the European Parliament

2026-08-16T00:00:00+02:00

Gold September 2026: Exchange of Views on Childhood Cancer at the European Parliament

September 2 @ 15:00 - 16:30

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September is the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges faced by children and adolescents with cancer, survivors, families, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers. As part of Gold September 2026, CCI Europe and SIOP Europe will participate in an Exchange of Views hosted by the European Parliament‘s Committee on Public Health (SANT).

The Committee on Public Health (SANT) is responsible for shaping the European Parliament’s work on public health policy, including disease prevention, healthcare systems, access to medicines, and health research. An exchange of views within the Committee brings together Members of the European Parliament, experts, patient representatives, and key stakeholders to discuss policy priorities and inform future EU action.

This year’s discussion will focus on improving outcomes for children and adolescents with cancer by examining the full patient pathway – from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship – as well as the financial and policy frameworks needed to ensure equitable access to care and innovation across Europe.

PLEASE NOTE:

After clicking the link, you will see a list of available sessions.

Please select the SANT / Public Health Committee session to join the event.

The European Parliament has created a dedicated page for this event. You can find more information below:

Got questions? We’ve got answers!

The broadcasting link is not yet available on the website of the European Parliament. As soon as it is confirmed, we will update this webpage and share it with the community so you can follow the session live. No registration is needed.

Yes. The Exchange of Views will be recorded, so if you are unable to join at 15:00 CEST on 2 September, you will be able to watch it afterwards.

Speakers will present in English. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) may speak in English or their native language, depending on who is present. Interpretation is expected to be available in Danish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Romanian, French, and Dutch, though this is still to be confirmed closer to the date.

An “exchange of views” at the European Parliament is a formal parliamentary procedure where Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) hold structured discussions with invited officials, such as European Commissioners, national ministers, or external experts, to debate policies, share perspectives, and gather information. While no decisions or votes are taken during the meeting, these discussions help inform future parliamentary work. This Exchange of Views will focus on key priorities for improving outcomes for children and adolescents with cancer. It will bring together policymakers and representatives from the childhood cancer community, including CCI Europe, SIOP Europe, survivors, and families.

This Exchange of Views gives the community the full attention of the members of the Parliament (MEPs) responsible for health dossiers in a formal Parliament setting. It is a rare opportunity to bring the voices and asks of the childhood cancer community, which we have been advocating for over many years, directly into the political conversation. The event also carries the support of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, which gives it particular weight and visibility for our community.

Childhood cancer knows no borders, and many of the policy gaps discussed – market failures in paediatric drug development, unequal access to care, survivorship support – are shared challenges beyond the EU. The recommendations and frameworks discussed can inform advocacy and policy conversations in other countries too, and the session offers a model for how patient and family voices can engage directly with legislators.

Anyone can watch. The session is open to the public online, with no registration required.

Details

  • Date: September 2
  • Time:
    15:00 - 16:30
  • Event Categories: ,

Venue

  • European Parliament & Online

Organizer

  • European Parliament

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