Learning From Progress Addressing Cancer in Europe (OBS-PACE)

With Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (EBCP), the European Commission follows a new approach to cancer prevention, treatment and care. The action ‘OBS-Learning From Progress In Addressing Cancer In Europe’ (OBS-PACE) contributes to this by improving the understanding of the national cancer control situation and policy actions in EU Member States.

Analyses

Recurring themes across countries can be analyzed more in-depth. Cross-country analyses enable a better understanding of cancer care and policy development across Europe.

 

Cross country analyses

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29 April 2026

Centralized and decentralized cancer care models: Examples from Belgium, Greece and Italy

Louise Junge, Giada Scarpetti, Margarida Paixao
14 April 2026

Nurse-led models in cancer care: A cross-cutting analysis of Ireland and Malta

Louise Junge, Giada Scarpetti
28 January 2026 Deep Dive

Addressing palliative care needs in cancer: The examples of Czechia and France

Margarida Paixao
19 December 2025 Policy Brief

Reducing inequalities in cancer care: A health system approach to implementing change

Charlotte Myers, Béatrice Durvy, Jinane Ghattas, Giada Scarpetti, Sherry Merkur, Florian Tille
18 November 2025 Deep Dive

How are countries revisiting cancer medicine reimbursement to further adjust it to their needs?

Béatrice Durvy, Margarida Paixao
21 July 2025

Improving colorectal cancer outcomes across Europe: Experiences from Belgium, Cyprus, Slovakia and Slovenia

Louise Junge, Giada Scarpetti
9 July 2025

Breast cancer initiatives in Slovenia, Greece, and Belgium: A comparative overview

Divya Ramroop, Louise Junge
11 June 2025 Deep Dive

Improving cancer care pathways: A priority for Malta and Austria

Margarida Paixao
27 May 2025

Improving cervical cancer care – experiences from screening and vaccination programmes in Belgium, Cyprus and Portugal

Louise Junge, Giada Scarpetti
27 May 2025

Complementing cancer measures with public awareness campaigns – Lessons from Portugal, Malta and the Netherlands

Louise Junge, Florian Tille
27 May 2025

The role of healthcare professionals in enhancing cancer care pathways – Insights from Belgium, Ireland, Malta and Croatia

Louise Junge, Giada Scarpetti
27 May 2025

Introduction and use of cancer data registry: Lessons from Austria, Belgium, Finland and Slovenia

Louise Junge, Béatrice Durvy
26 May 2025 Deep Dive

How can digital information systems improve cancer care? Lessons from Portugal and Austria

Margarida Paixao
8 May 2025

Integrated governance, digital solutions, and stakeholder collaboration: Lessons on improving cancer care from Malta and Upper Austria

Giada Scarpetti

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