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FERS Meeting 3 rd April 2009 Brussels

Learn about the ERS Brussels Office, its main activities, and how it supports national societies in advocating for lung health at the EU level. Discover ways to contribute to advocacy efforts and engage with EU institutions effectively.

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FERS Meeting 3 rd April 2009 Brussels

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  1. FERS Meeting3rd April 2009Brussels

  2. ERS Brussels Office Who are we? Peter Helms – EU Secretary Nadia Kamel – Scientific Officer Brian Ward – Policy Adviser

  3. Location Address: 49-51 Rue de TrévesBE - 1040 Brussels  Tel: +32 2 238 53 60 Fax: +32 2 238 53 61ersinfo.brussels@ersnet.org On the Web: http://dev.ersnet.org/142-brussels-office.htm

  4. Main Activities • Influencing EU Decision Making by providing scientific evidence and suggesting solutions to problems + challenges. • Providing input to stakeholder consultations, organising workshops, communicating political positions, creating alliances e.g. with Smokefree partnership • Awareness raising on lung health priorities • Campaigning for greater research funding at the European level e.g. FP7 • Identifying synergies and areas of common concern with interested parties such as FERS.

  5. How could Brussels Office support National societies?  EU Legislative Action: “Your eyes and ears in Europe” • Alert national societies to EU legislative and non-legislative proposals relevant to lung health • Bring issues raised at national level to the attention of relevant EU institutions

  6. Logistical Support: • Venue for small meetings in a central location in proximity to European Council, Commission and Parliament • Provide assistance to arrange meeting with EU officials

  7. How could national societiescontribute to advocacy at EU level? • Liaise directly with ERS Brussels office • Provide data, evidence that can be used to formulate positions and policy statements • Contact local MEPs on respiratory issues • Identify national experts in respiratory health + science who could contribute to advocacy at the EU Level e.g. during Year of the Lung 2010 Year of the Lung

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