Activites

• 2002/10/09 Final act published in Official Journal
  • Decision 2002/1786
  • OJ L 271 09.10.2002, p. 0001-0012
• 2002/09/23 Final act signed
• 2002/09/23 End of procedure in Parliament
• 2002/07/03 Decision by Parliament, 3rd reading
  • T5-0351/2002 summary

    The European Parliament approved the joint text following the recommendation of the rapporteur Antonios TRAKATELLIS (EPP-ED, Greece) and the report of its delegation to the Conciliation Committee. (Please refer to the document dated 08/05/02.)�

• 2002/07/02 Debate in Parliament
  • Debate in Parliament
• #2440
• 2002/06/26 Council Meeting
• 2002/05/15 Joint text approved by Conciliation Committee co-chairs
  • 3627/2002
• 2002/05/08 Report tabled for plenary, 3rd reading
  • A5-0234/2002
• 2002/05/08 Final decision by Conciliation Committee
• 2002/03/19 Formal meeting of Conciliation Committee
• #2407
• 2002/02/12 Council Meeting
• 2001/12/12 Decision by Parliament, 2nd reading
  • T5-0681/2001 summary

    The European Parliament adopted the resolution by Mr Antonios TRAKATELLIS (EPP-ED, GR). A large majority of MEPs backed an amendment increasing the budget for this health action programme to EUR 380 million instead of EUR 280 million as proposed by Council. This may now lead to a conciliation procedure. Amendments were also adopted on improving the effectiveness and cohesion of health programmes, on the general aims of the programme, on the establishment of public health quality standards and on measures to combat communicable diseases in the EU and Eastern Europe. On the other hand, the amendment to provide Community assistance with a view to supporting the activities of non-profit making organisations active at European level in the field of public health was not approved.�

• 2001/12/11 Debate in Parliament
  • Debate in Parliament
• 2001/11/21 Vote in committee, 2nd reading
  • A5-0420/2001
• 2001/09/05 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 2nd reading
• 2001/07/31 Council position published
  • 10222/1/2001 summary

    Political unanimity on the proposed programme of Community action in the field of public health for the years 2001 · 2006 was found within the Council in June and later endorsed unanimously by the adoption of the common position in July. Whilst the broad thrust of the Commission's amended proposal was taken on board by the Council there were nevertheless certain changes made to the Commission's amended text which are reflected in the final wording of the common position. Specifically, the Council decided to change large parts of the text itself. The substance of the text is now more concise but less precise. In addition, the council decided not to accept a number of key amendments referring to work on developments in the health systems. This concerns in particular the following: - the role of the programme in contributing towards the definition of minimum quality standards; - the promotion of patients' rights; - the role of the programme in defining and determining best practice and on sound guidelines for health intervention. Moreover the Council common position rejects proposals for work on a Community vaccination strategy. Concerning the "management" strategy incorporated into the proposed Decision, the Council has devised a wider range of tasks for the Programme Committee than was originally envisioned. Changes include new provisions for the preparation of any structural arrangements for the co-ordination of health monitoring, rapid reaction to health threats and the arrangements for transmitting and dissemination information. There are instances where the Council's common position and the Commission's amended text converge. These include: - agreement on the three main action lines foreseen in the Commission's proposal and the need for concentrating on areas where the Community can provide clear added value; - support of the general policy orientation of the programme; - calls for the Commission to implement the programme through "appropriate structural arrangements". Lastly, the common position follows the amended proposal in strengthening the programme's contribution to the development of the Community's overall health strategy.�

• #2354
• 2001/06/05 Council Meeting
• 2001/06/01 Modified legislative proposal published
  • COM(2001)0302 summary

    The Commission's main amendments to the original proposal can be grouped in several distinct categories reflecting key concerns of the Parliament. - Developing an integrated and coherent approach to health is a primary objective of the health strategy. The Commission has therefore taken account of those amendments which aim to give more emphasis to this aspect of the programme's work by incorporating in the proposal more detailed wording on health impact assessment and related issues. The Commission does not consider that establishing a totally separate strand of action in this area is consistent with its overall approach. It has however, included a new, fourth objective on contributing to achieving an integrated health strategy, in the strand of action on health information; On the scope of the programme, the Commission has accepted those of Parliament's amendments which are in line with the general orientation of the programme. While fully respecting the responsibilities of Member States in the delivery of health services, the programme takes a broad view of public health which encompasses issues in relation to health determinants, health status and health systems, rather than focusing on specific diseases or conditions. It aims to improve health information, combat threats to health such as communicable diseases and tackle the factors underlying disease. Some of Parliament's amendments which have been accepted by the Commission underline the programme's main thrust and clarify its role in addressing relevant issues, such as developing best practice and strategies on specific health-related areas and interventions. Some amendments are designed to ensure that Community added value is maximised. Whilst acknowledging a need for more detail on programme implementation, the Commission cannot accept the reference to a specific, identified 'structure'. It is, however, proposing to include a number of references to appropriate structural arrangements which will be put in place to undertake the necessary technical and co-ordination work on monitoring and disease surveillance. This ensures that the essential technical and analytic expertise, closely involving Member States, will be available. The Parliament's proposal for a mixed management/advisory committee is accepted. There will be revised distribution of tasks between the two modes. This is intended to establish an effective balance between the need to ensure that the Committee can play an effective role in implementing the programme. On financial issues, the Commission will raise the maximum percentage of a project's costs that can be covered by a subvention to 70%, but the overall programme budget should stay at 300M Euro which is in line with the mid-term Financial Perspective.�

  • DG [{'url': 'http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/health_consumer/index_en.htm', 'title': 'Health and Consumers'}],
• 2001/04/04 Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
  • T5-0175/2001 summary

    The European Parliament adopted the report by Mr Antonios TRAKATELLIS (EPP/ED, GR) which aims to increase the community action programme on public health over the 2001-2006 period from EUR 300 million proposed by the Commission to EUR 380 million. (Please refer to the previous document).�

• 2001/04/03 Debate in Parliament
  • Debate in Parliament
• 2001/03/20 Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
  • A5-0104/2001
• #2319
• 2000/12/14 Council Meeting
  • 2319
• 2000/07/03 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
• #2281
• 2000/06/29 Council Meeting
  • 2281
• 2000/05/16 Legislative proposal published
  • COM(2000)0285 summary

    PURPOSE : to present a proposal on a public health programme. CONTENT : the draft decision on public health programme is attached to a Communication regarding the health strategy of the European Community. The Communication sets out the Community's broad health strategy, a key element of which is a new public health framework which includes the draft decision. The document cites a number of factors which have prompted the new programme. These include: -the expectation of the public that the Community should act to ensure that its health is protected. -the strengthening of the EC's obligations in relation to public health in recent years, especially through successive changes in the Treaty. -the emergence of new health challenges and priorities, especially related to enlargement of the EU, increased demand on health services and demographic change. The proposal for the public health programme focuses on three main points: -improving health information and knowledge. A comprehensive health information system willbe put into place, which will provide policy makers, health authorities and the public with the key health data and the information they need. To establish this system, full use will be made of the Internet, including links to national websites. -responding rapidly to health threats. An effective rapid response capability will deal with threats to public health, for example, arising from communicable diseases. Action will entail improving communication between the national authorities involved, linking with the various Community alert systems, putting in place the necessary arrangements for surveillance and transfer of information, and creating the means to mobilise the necessary resources and expertise to respond effectively to health threats as they arise. -addressing health determinants. The Programme will help improve the health status of the population and reduce premature deaths by tackling the underlying causes of ill health , through effective health promotion and disease prevention measures. this will be achieved by focusing on key lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol, nutrition and exercise, as well as major socio-economic and environmental factors The overall funding for the programme is EUR 300 million over 6 years. Apart from the programme, the new framework includes other legislative measures, such as the possibility of harmonisation in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields and in the area of standards of quality and safety of organs and substances of human origin and in relation to blood and other derivatives. A European Health Forum will also be set up. The new health strategy cuts across other policy areas, such as internal market and social affairs by improving co-ordination arrangements.�

  • DG [{'url': 'http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/health_consumer/index_en.htm', 'title': 'Health and Consumers'}],

Documents

• Legislative proposal published: COM(2000)0285
• Debate in Council: 2281
• Debate in Council: 2319
• Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading: A5-0104/2001
• Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
• Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T5-0175/2001
• Modified legislative proposal published: COM(2001)0302
• Council position published: 10222/1/2001
• Committee recommendation tabled for plenary, 2nd reading: A5-0420/2001
• Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
• Decision by Parliament, 2nd reading: T5-0681/2001
• Report tabled for plenary, 3rd reading: A5-0234/2002
• Joint text approved by Conciliation Committee co-chairs: 3627/2002
• Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
• Decision by Parliament, 3rd reading: T5-0351/2002
• : Decision 2002/1786
• : OJ L 271 09.10.2002, p. 0001-0012

History

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