EU4Health Civil Society Alliance raises concerns over 2025 funding

The EU4Health Civil Society Alliance has publicly shared concerns over the ongoing lack of information on the EU4Health work programme and operating grants for 2025 - apprehensions shared by PAREA. 

Three months into the year, no timeline has been provided for their publication or retroactive implementation, creating financial uncertainty for health-focused civil society organisations (CSOs). These grants are vital for ensuring CSOs can independently and effectively engage in EU health policy, thus delays put many organisations in a difficult position. The late publication of the work programme also risks shortening implementation timelines, limiting the impact of planned initiatives.

The Alliance calls on the European Commission to act swiftly to release the 2025 work programme, address funding gaps, and prevent similar disruptions in the future. As a member and co-signatory of the letter of concern, PAREA stands with its fellow CSOs in advocating for a more stable and sustainable funding framework to support meaningful contributions to European health policy.