Securing a Lasting Impact from Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission

There is no question. Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission have delivered tangible benefits to millions of Europeans, from advancing cancer prevention legislation, expanding screening programmes, and supporting treatment innovation, to creating novel training programmes for oncology professionals.

 

This progress must not be taken for granted. It must be accelerated.

 

The next long-term EU budget for 2028-2034 is being negotiated in a competitive political climate. Yet there is no better opportunity to ensure the progress achieved by European institutions and the cancer community continues into the next decade.

 

The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, invite the leading minds of the cancer community to define expectations and commitments for the next phase of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission.

 

This high-level event will take place in-person only at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Wednesday, 29 April, between 09:00 and 18:30 EEST. Apply for registration today.

29 April 2026 9:00 - 18:30 EEST

Hilton Nicosia
Achaion 1, Egkomi 2413, Cyprus

A week for European cancer cooperation in Cyprus 

This event takes place alongside three other major European cancer events. Continue the conversation at the: 

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Despite progress, cancer already places an immense burden on Europe. Each year, 2.7 million people are diagnosed with the disease, and 1.3 million die from it. Additionally, OECD figures reveal cancer is responsible for an estimated €49 billion in productivity losses in the EU every year, with annual healthcare spending on cancer care and cancer control reaching €93 billion in the 27 countries combined.

Stronger, coordinated action at the European level is essential in preventing premature deaths and financial burdens.

In July 2025, leading Cypriot and European policymakers, health leaders, researchers, and patient advocates joined forces to support the Larnaka Call, a push to strengthen European cooperation in cancer control. The call has been echoed by the current Cypriot  Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which is encouraging stakeholders to outline their vision for the future of anti-cancer efforts in Europe and beyond. Your input matters. Please join the discussion.

Apply for registration via the form below.