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    News from European Commission and Parliament

    March 3, 2020
    In a marathon debate of the European Council on 20-21 February, where the heads of state and government European Member States meet, representatives failed to agree on the EU budget for 2021-2027. This budget includes Horizon Europe, the next funding programme for research and innovation. Long term budget negotiations are known to be difficult, but this time around the departure of the UK, a major budget contributor, intensified the discussions. It is likely that more European summits will be needed to come to conclusion on this topic.
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    President’s Page: On the value of European health care funding for neurological patients

    December 1, 2016
    European institutions are sometimes discredited and put into questions. This is particularly true in these times of populistic political movements which try to steer the wheel of European unification backwards. Reasons given by opponents are that ‘European efforts are considered too slow, too burocratic and too inflexible’. ‘There are too many cooks preparing the meal’. Sometimes we hear this also from scientists. The logical conclusion is to spend the money at home in their own countries. The latter view is sometimes even expressed by people who in principle share the European perspective. Populistic politicians go so far to even question the whole EU project. In this respect medical research community can make an argument and a big contribution to the understanding why the EU is important.
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    Interview with Ann Little, President of the European Federation of Neurological Associations

    October 1, 2015
    Elena Moro (EM): We would like to join the EFNA Board in congratulating you with your election as the President of EFNA. We look forward at collaborating with you! Could you share with us your plans for the EFNA? Ann Little (AL): In recent years, EFNA has worked with great dedication on establishing a new strategic direction focussed on the four pillars of Advocacy, Awareness, Empowerment and Engagement. This is laid out in our Strategic Plan 2015-2020 document ‘Stronger Connected’.
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    EAN signs the Alzheimer Europe Glasgow Declaration

    August 1, 2015
    Following invitation by Alzheimer Europe, Professor Günther Deuschl, EAN President, and the EAN Board accepted to sign the Alzheimer Europe Glasgow Declaration. The “Glasgow Declaration” calls for the creation of a European Dementia Strategy and national strategies in every country… Continue Reading
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    Interview with the Coordinator of the European Affairs Sub-Committee of the EAN: Wolfgang Oertel

    January 1, 2015
    Gian Luigi Lenzi (GLL): As Coordinator of the European Affairs Sub-Committee of the EAN, can you illustrate the role you give to EAN within the community of European Neurologists? Wolfgang Oertel (WO): EAN represents all European Neurologists – from Uzbekistan to Portugal, from Malta to Island and neurologists from all countries which are and/or wish to be closely related to Europe - for example countries around the Mediterranean area. EAN is the one and only professional European society for neurologists. It speaks for the first time ever in the 160 year long history of European neurology with one voice – through the president and the officers. Every neurologist should realize that she/he now has a professional home and a united and powerful society to represent and pursue her or his interest. And neurologists should use this new chance.
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    On buying better brain treatment

    February 1, 2013
    Last month I told you that the bill for brain disease in Europe is €800 billion. To reduce this burden, we need to buy better brain treatment. To make a real long-term difference, we need more research to understand, treat and prevent brain disease better. In the meantime, of course, European and national governments should support healthcare and societal policies which we already know will help, such as reducing smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity and road traffic accidents.
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    EU initiative of May 2013 – Month of the Brain

    January 1, 2013
    http://ec.europa.eu/research/brainmonth2013 Within the Month of the Brain, two major conferences are planned for 14 May (Brussels, Belgium) and 27&28 May (Dublin, Ireland). 14 May 2013 (Brussels, Belgium): This first conference will be dedicated to “European Brain Research: Successes and Next… Continue Reading