New limitations on the EU LIFE programme set a worrying precedent for civil society engagement in policy-making, with potential consequences for health advocacy and the future of the EU4Health programme.
The EU4Health Civil Society Alliance shares concerns about restrictions on funding that CSOs focusing on environmental and climate action, and benefitting from grants under the EU LIFE programme, are facing. Such developments could significantly limit the activities of CSOs in the EU and create a highly concerning precedent. The Civil Society Alliance is also concerned about the impact and developments this could have for CSOs in other policy areas, including health. Indeed, as of today, health CSOs still do not have information on the operating grants provided under the EU4Health programme for 2025, as the EU4Health Work Programme still has not been presented. The EU4Health Civil Society Alliance therefore calls for the EU to reconsider the limitations set on the LIFE programme, and for transparency and a clear timeline for the publication of the EU4Health 2025 Work Programme.
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