Fact sheets

The European ME Coalition (EMEC) presents three new fact sheets about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). The documents briefly summarize key facts about the economic and societal impact of ME/CFS in Europe and the recent efforts made by ME/CFS advocates including the petition submitted by Evelien Van Den Brink. The fact sheets will help toContinue reading “Fact sheets”

European Parliament adopts ME resolution

On 17 June 2020, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on additional funding for biomedical research on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). 676 members of parliament voted in favour, 4 against with 8 abstentions. This is the first-ever resolution on ME adopted by the European Parliament and it could mean a historic breakthrough for scientific research intoContinue reading “European Parliament adopts ME resolution”

Research into the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic

In an open letter published on ME Awareness Day 2020, Evelien Van Den Brink asks the European parliament to make sufficient funds available for scientific research into the long-term consequences of COVID-19. COVID-19 has an enormous impact on European countries. The great number of people who have become infected, the severity of the infection, andContinue reading “Research into the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic”

EU Committee adopts motion for resolution on ME

On Thursday, April 30th 2020 the Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament (PETI) adopted the Motion for a Resolution on additional funding for biomedical research on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). All 30 votes were in favour of the resolution, there were no abstentions. A press release about the vote was published on the website of the European Parliament.Continue reading “EU Committee adopts motion for resolution on ME”