Opportunities for input of regions at EU level: Advocating
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Opportunities for input of
regions at EU level:
Advocating for healthy
public policies
Caroline Bollars
European Week of Regions and Cities
10 October 2007, 14.30-16.30
Outline of presentation
EPHA and its members
What does the health community stand for
The role of the health community
Opportunities to input
About EPHA
A network
of more than 98 non governmental and
not-for-profit organisations across Europe
working on health and health-related issues
EPHA's
mission is to promote and protect the
health of all people living in Europe and increase
the participation of citizens in health-related
policy making at European level.
EPHA members
Health
advocates
Disease specific patient groups
Academic researchers
Health professionals (e.g. doctors, nurses and
pharmacists)
Consumer groups
Environment organisations
Development organisations
Complete list of EPHA members:
http://www.epha.org/r/14
Why be involved ?
Article 152 in Treaty: 'EU legislates on public
health'
Implementation: Member States AND Regions
BUT the legislative process does not involve
regions (as an adviser)
Who makes decisions: European Commission,
European Parliament, European Council
Other people involved ??
15,000 to 20,000 lobbyists in Brussels:
20%
represent regions and cities
10%
NGO's
Networking and alliances are the ONLY way to
make our voice heard - You are unlikely to
succeed alone. Use other existing resources.
EU and Health – What is advocacy
Monitor, analyse and inform - overview of EU
institutions, tracking policy and political events
Awareness raising policy-makers (EU-local)
Networking - engage and consult (today)
Visibility - raising the profile of your organisation,
ensuring that your voice is heard
Lobbying - getting your viewpoints across and
providing detailed expertise (amendments for
legislation, data and statistics, writing reports)
Conclusion: Lobbying and the role
of NGOs in Brussels – Defining
lobbying
Grass roots lobbying:
Conclusion: Lobbying and the role
of NGOs in Brussels – Defining
lobbying
Direct lobbying:
European Public Health Alliance
39-41 Rue d’Arlon
B-1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 230 38 89
Fax: +32 2 233 38 80
[email protected]
www.epha.org