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  1. Flood Protection Sandbags with flooded homes in the background (Montage)
    The Committee on Regional Development will have a presentation of a study prepared by the Policy Department for Regional Development, Agriculture and Fisheries entitled "The use of Cohesion Policy Funds in natural disaster response and recovery" during its meeting on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

    This study provides an overview of the EU policy instruments, including Cohesion Policy Funds, that are used in natural disaster response and recovery. It assesses their contribution to strengthening resilience to climate change and to meeting disaster-relief and reconstruction needs. The study also examines how the 'Build Back Better' approach can be integrated into future Cohesion Policy to ensure that disaster-affected areas are rebuilt in a more resilient and sustainable manner. Recommendations are provided on how Cohesion Policy can be improved to support EU regions in responding to disasters.

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  2. Surgery Doctors in operating room and robot display status of patient
    At the SANT meeting of 23 April, Cosima Lenz and Petra Varkonyi, researchers in Global Health and Health Policy at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), presented the study on patient-centered health research and innovation in the EU, which was followed by the Q&A session between members of the committee and two speakers.

    This study explores how patient-centredness is understood and applied in research and innovation (R&I) across the European Union. Drawing on case studies from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, and insights from a range of stakeholders, it aims to inform future policy and practice.

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  3. Next SANT committee meeting(s) will take place in Brussels on:

    • Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 9:00 - 12:30 and 15:00 - 18:30

    Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP