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.

Policies

The Policies section highlights government-led measures – such as laws, regulations, strategies, programmes and funding decisions – implemented at national, state or local level to advance efforts to beat cancer. Each entry outlines how policy was implemented, the lessons learned, and its impact on the health system.

 

With the filter and search functions, you can select cancer policies based on desired keyword, as well as country and EBCP dimension. You can also sort the policies chronologically or alphabetically.

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9 September 2026 | Policy

Public Health (Alcohol) Act – Tackling alcohol-related harm, Ireland, 2018

Ongoing | National | Ireland

11 August 2026 | Policy

Right to be forgotten for cancer survivors, 2023, Cyprus

Ongoing | National | Cyprus

29 July 2026 | Policy

Law on tobacco and tobacco-related sales: National amendment of tobacco legislation, Romania, 2024

Undergoing implementation | National | Romania

3 July 2026 | Policy

Establishment of the Estonian Cancer Network (ESTCAN), Estonia, 2024

Ongoing | National | Estonia

23 June 2026 | Policy

A better life with and after cancer – Cancer Plan V (2025)

Ongoing | National | Denmark

22 June 2026 | Policy

Reorganization of the National Programme for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer, Croatia, 2025/2026

Ongoing | National | Croatia

18 May 2026 | Policy

Temporary free of charge HPV catch-up vaccination programme for ages 21–30 (2024–mid–2026)

Implemented/ongoing | National | Austria

11 May 2026 | Policy

National screening programs for cervical cancer and colorectal cancer, 2025–2030, Bulgaria

Implementation paused | National | Bulgaria

30 April 2026 | Policy

Nationwide Prostate Cancer Screening Pilot Programme, Czechia, 2024

Ongoing | National | Czechia

22 April 2026 | Policy

Cancer Surveillance System within the State Public Health Surveillance Network, Spain

Ongoing | National | Spain

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