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Health is essential for a fulfilling life—and a strong health sector is vital for both our well-being and our economy. In the EU, the health sector contributes 11% of GDP and provides one in ten jobs. But did you know that Europe is falling behind in health innovation compared to global competitors?
Investing in EU-wide health innovation could unlock groundbreaking treatments, boost our competitiveness, and create new economic opportunities. By pooling resources and sharing risks, we can achieve more together—transforming lives while fostering growth.
💡 Discover more in our EPRS study on the Cost of Non-Europe in Health Policy. Learn how coordinated action at the EU level could enhance public health, spur innovation, and address critical challenges!
👉 Read the full study here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_STU(2024)753192
00:00 Introduction: the power of health innovation
00:26 The EU’s innovation gap
00:58 Solutions: a union-wide approach
01:47 Innovation meets sustainability
02:00 Boosting public investment
02:32 Dive deeper: our EPRS study
Health is essential for a fulfilling life—and a strong health sector is vital for both our well-being and our economy. In the EU, the health sector contributes 11% of GDP and provides one in ten jobs. But did you know that Europe is falling behind in health innovation compared to global competitors?
Investing in EU-wide health innovation could unlock groundbreaking treatments, boost our competitiveness, and create new economic opportunities. By pooling resources and sharing risks, we can achieve more together—transforming lives while fostering growth.
💡 Discover more in our EPRS study on the Cost of Non-Europe in Health Policy. Learn how coordinated action at the EU level could enhance public health, spur innovation, and address critical challenges!
👉 Read the full study here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_STU(2024)753192
00:00 Introduction: the power of health innovation
00:26 The EU’s innovation gap
00:58 Solutions: a union-wide approach
01:47 Innovation meets sustainability
02:00 Boosting public investment
02:32 Dive deeper: our EPRS study
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