| Author (Person) | Tordoir, Sander |
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| Publisher | Centre for European Reform (CER) |
| Series Title | CER Insight |
| Publication Date | November 2024 |
| Content Type | Research Paper |
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Summary: Health investments could help to alleviate not only the pressure from Europe’s shrinking workforce but also its competitiveness jitters. The EU’s new fiscal rules on member-states’ finances provided flexibility for growth-enhancing investments and reforms, enabling public health to become a strategic priority. As member-states drafted their multi-year fiscal plans, areas that had a very high economic and social return, such as preventative care and vaccinations, should take centre stage. Over the past few years, EU funding instruments, such as the Covid-19 pandemic recovery fund, had invested additional funds into modernising healthcare systems and improving population health across member-states. By aligning public health investments with fiscal policy, Europe could secure both better health outcomes and sustained economic growth. |
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https://www.cer.eu/insights/investing-public-health-no-brainer
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| Subject Categories | Health |
| Subject Tags | Public Health |
| Keywords | Investment |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
