World Obesity Day takes place on 4 March 2026. In recognition of this day, the informal EU parliamentary interest group, MEPs for Action on Obesity, will host a high-level discussion in the European Parliament, bringing together policymakers, health experts, patient representatives and other key stakeholders to foster European and international awareness and collaboration.
The event will focus on obesity as a chronic disease and a gateway to other non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer. Discussions will highlight the rising cost of inaction on obesity, the need for integrated and collaborative approaches to improving health, and the importance of coordinated EU and national action to drive prevention, diagnosis and care.
We look forward to joining MEPs for Action on Obesity and colleagues from across European health and policy communities to discuss how we can work to address obesity together.
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