
Closing the Gaps in Stroke Care: A Call to Action for Europe
Stroke is Europe’s second biggest killer and the leading cause of acquired disability. Yet across the EU, stroke services remain fragmented and under-resourced, resulting in preventable deaths, lifelong disabilities, and a widespread lack of long-term support for...

SAFE and ESO responds to the European Commission’s public consultation on the EU CVH plan
SAFE and the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) have jointly responded to the European Commission's public consultation on the forthcoming EU Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Plan. With stroke being one of Europe's leading causes of death and disability, we believe that it...

Have Your Say: EU Cardiovascular Health Plan Consultation – Deadline 15 September
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...

European Life After Stroke Forum: Call for abstracts
Our fourth in-person European Life After Stroke Forum in Stockholm provides an opportunity to contribute to this important research space. We are actively seeking abstracts across three categories: Scientific – for completed or ongoing research focussed on life...

The World Stroke Congress 2025 Returns to Europe
Join Global Leaders in Stroke Care at WSC 2025 in Barcelona The World Stroke Congress (WSC) 2025, set to take place on October 22-24, 2025, in the vibrant city of Barcelona, marks a significant milestone for the stroke community. For the first time in over 15 years,...