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”
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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”
Press release – Scientists call for more European research on ME/CFS
Brussels, 10 June 2020 More than one hundred scientists have signed an open letter calling for more European research into the illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). On 17 June, the European Parliament plans to vote on a resolution on ME/CFS research following a popular petition signed by thousands of patients and their loved ones.Continue reading “Press release – Scientists call for more European research on ME/CFS”