The European Commission has launched its public consultation on the EU Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Plan, and the deadline to respond is 15 September 2025.
This consultation is a critical opportunity to ensure that stroke, from prevention and acute care to rehabilitation and life after stroke, is fully integrated into the EU’s future cardiovascular strategy.
Why this matters
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, remain the leading cause of death and disability in Europe. The CVH Plan aims to:
- Prevent disease by addressing unhealthy behaviours and reducing risk factors
- Improve early detection and screening through EU-wide protocols, digital tools, and personalised treatment
- Enhance management, care, and rehabilitation, including non-medical long-term support for survivors
The plan will also explore the potential of emerging technologies, data-driven approaches, artificial intelligence and the European Health Data Space to create more predictive, personalised and equitable care.
How you can help
SAFE encourages its members, partners and the wider stroke community to respond to the consultation. Your input will help highlight the burden of stroke in your country and the urgent need for stronger EU action.
When submitting your feedback, you may wish to:
- Provide data and examples from your national context
- Suggest concrete actions and identify who should implement them
- Emphasise the importance of long-term, non-medical support for people affected by stroke
- Attach any relevant research or policy papers
Submit your feedback
To take part, click the button below and select ‘Give Feedback’
🗓 Deadline: 15 September 2025
Let’s make sure stroke is a central part of the EU’s vision for cardiovascular health.
Your voice matters.
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