On 15 June, the European Commission approved the first work program of Horizon Europe for the years 2021-2022. In this article, we highlight several grants that may be relevant for scientists studying myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). We hope that our advocacy efforts will lead to better funding opportunities for ME/CFS research in future workContinue reading “Horizon Europe calls 2021-2022”
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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”
Parliamentary questions
This page provides an overview of parliamentary questions on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) at the European level. The list of questions was last updated on 15 July 2020. 09/11/2017 – Question by Alex Mayer, S&D https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-8-2017-006901_EN.html17/12/2017 – Answer to Alex Mayer by Mr Moedas on behalf of the Commission https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-8-2017-006901-ASW_EN.html 28/08/2018 – Question by Rory Palmer,Continue reading “Parliamentary questions”
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”