Press release - COVID-19: Parliament adopts roadmap to better prepare for future health crises
COVID-19: Parliament adopts roadmap to better prepare for future health crises
- COVID-19: Parliament adopts roadmap to better prepare for future health crises
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of EU and national measures
- Recommendations to improve EU crisis management and preparedness for future health emergencies
- Increase parliamentary oversight of measures, coordination, solidarity
MEPs want to reinforce the European Health Union and the resilience of national health systems in view of future challenges. - Parliament debated the report on Tuesday and adopted the text on Wednesday by 385 votes in favour, 193 against and 63 abstentions.
- MEPs outlined a clear roadmap for future action in four main areas: health, democracy and fundamental rights, social and economic aspects, and global response to the pandemic.
- The EU’s response to the pandemic was exemplary in securing vaccines, NextGenerationEU funds, and preparing for future health emergencies.