European Health Data Space Published

The European Commission has published in the Official Journal of the European Union the Regulation on the European Health Data Area (EHDS), which is a key milestone in building a secure and efficient digital health ecosystem within the European data strategy, seeks to “empower citizens” and strengthen the “reuse” of health-related information. For the time being, the European Commission expects this regulation to enter into force on 26 March. Sp…

European Health Data Space Published

On March 5, 2025, the Regulation on the European Health Data Space (“EHDS”) was published in the Official Journal (see here).  The text enters into force on March 25, 2025, however it only becomes applicable in a staggered manner over several years. The section on secondary use of the EHDS only starts applying four years after its entry into force, thus on March 26, 2029.  Although for some data categories, such as clinical trial and genetic dat…

Health Equity for Marginalised Voices: EU’s Path Forward – European Harm Reduction Network

Ensuring equitable access to healthcare is fundamental to a strong and resilient European Health Union. However, marginalised communities across Europe continue to face systemic barriers, from administrative and financial hurdles to deeper inequalities linked to broader social and economic factors. With the EU’s new legislative mandate, there is an urgent need to prioritise health equity across all policy areas, ensuring that health is not addre…