EU&International Affairs

On 2 July 2026, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) organised the event “Imaging saves lives. The role of imagining in improving cardiovascular health”, at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event, hosted by MEP Romana Jerković, brought together European policymakers including Vytenis Andriukaitis, MEP and former EU Health Commissioner, clinical experts, patients

Brussels, Belgium – July 3, 2026 – Leading radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, policymakers and patient representatives gathered yesterday at the European Parliament for Imaging Saves Lives: The Role of Imaging in Improving Cardiovascular Health, hosted by MEP Romana Jerković, Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Public Health and Chair of the MEP Group on Cardiovascular Health. The event highlighted the

The European Society of Radiology (ESR), in collaboration with the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), is co-organising the event ‘Imaging Saves Lives: The Role of Imaging in Improving Cardiovascular Health’ on Thursday, 2 July from 10:30 to 12:30. The event will take place at the European Parliament in Brussels and will also be available online, enabling broad participation from

Vienna, Austria – May 11, 2026 – The ESR is pleased to announce that it will be a co-signatory of a joint letter to the EU Commission and 27 heads of states calling for health to be protected as a European priority in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034). “Across Europe, there is growing recognition that health is fundamental to

Vienna, Austria, December 22, 2025 – The European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing over 149,000 radiologists and medical imaging professionals worldwide, warmly welcomes the launch of the Safe Hearts Plan announced by the European Commission on December 16, 2025.  With cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continuing to be the primary cause of death within the European Union, the ESR commends the Commission for establishing the first-ever comprehensive EU-wide approach to tackling this public health crisis.  The Pivotal

Are you a radiologist, researcher, or clinical expert with an interest in policy, innovation, or evidence-based evaluation? The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is looking for ESR members from the EU27, EEA countries as well as UK interested in acting as expert volunteers to help ensure that medical imaging is fully and effectively represented in the implementation of the EU

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) AI Working Group has finalized and published its statement: “Guiding AI in Radiology: ESR’s Recommendations for Effective Implementation of the European AI Act.” As the European AI Act is set to shape the future of AI regulation in healthcare, ESR’s this statement provides an in-depth analysis of its impact on radiology and offers clear,