The EACH Cardiovascular Health Summit took place in Brussels on 10–11 December 2025 and showcased a remarkable diversity of voices, bringing together 40 speakers from 20 countries, including 21 women and 10 people with lived experience of cardiovascular disease. Discussions spanned a wide range of critical topics, from health inequalities and equity to translating science into real-world impact, the role of patient voices in shaping policy, synergies between cardiovascular disease and cancer, and gender differences in cardiovascular health.
The success of the Summit underscored the power of collaboration and partnership across the cardiovascular community. Policymakers, clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, and industry came together to share challenges and co-create solutions, reinforcing the shared commitment needed to drive lasting change.
With the publication of the European Commission’s Cardiovascular Health Plan approaching on 16 December, this work now enters a decisive phase. Momentum continues to build to ensure the Plan’s recommendations are effectively implemented, advancing cardiovascular health for everyone in Europe.
Event Report
The event report captures the key debates, insights and messages that emerged during the two days of the Summit.
Press Release
The press release highlights the key themes and announcements of the Summit, including the keynote address by EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi on the forthcoming launch of the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan.
Next week, we will adopt the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan under the name Safe Hearts Plan. Successful implementation can only be achieved through robust, long-term funding. A micro-levy on unhealthy food, following the polluter-pays principle, will help mitigate the impact of cardiovascular disease on society and finance the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan.
– Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare
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