EHFG 2025

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Rethinking solidarity in health – healing Europe's fractured social contract

The social contract, a shared understanding that binds individuals, families, communities, workplaces, and institutions, underpins the cohesion that makes our societies work. Every day, we participate in this contract through mutual obligations such as caregiving, paying taxes, and supporting public services. At its core lies solidarity, which is essential for our collective well-being. However, with politicised immigration, disinformation campaigns, and a disconnect between people and politics, a polarised world has emerged where solidarity is under threat. Many feel that the social contract is fractured or benefits others more than them. Healing it must start with health, a sector uniquely positioned to restore trust and solidarity. In these uncertain times, safeguarding European values rooted in a strong social contract is more urgent than ever. 

Join us at the hybrid EHFG 2025 from 30 September - 3 October, and let’s explore together how we can heal Europe’s fractured social contract for health and well-being!

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Meet some of our

SPEAKERS

Valentina Prevolnik Rupel

Minister of Health, Slovenia

Olivér Várhelyi

European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare

Sandra Gallina

Director-General, European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety

Pamela Rendi-Wagner

Director, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Emer Cooke

Executive Director, European Medicines Agency

András Tivadar Kulja

Member, European Parliament

Sanja Šišović

President, International Youth Health Organization

Lasse Lehtonen

Director General, The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela)

Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat

Director, Division of Country Health Policies and Systems, WHO Regional Office for Europe

Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen

Regional Director for Europe, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Ewout van Ginneken

Director, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Caroline Costongs

Director, EuroHealthNet

Kadri Soova

Director, Mental Health Europe

Freek Spinnewijn

Director, FEANTSA

Giovanna Marsico

Director, National Center for Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Audun Hågå

Former Director General, Norwegian Medical Products Agency

Programme Details

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  • Social foundations of health
  • Systems for solidarity
  • Shaping shared futures
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Topic Tracks

Social foundations of health

Reinforcing inclusion, dignity, and fairness through health. 

Systems for solidarity

Investing in health systems and policies that safeguard us all.  

Shaping shared futures

Governing innovation and information in the public interest. 

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