EPF interviews MEP Tilly Metz for International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, we interviewed MEP Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA) to understand the main challenges and inequalities women face in accessing healthcare, and the EU's commitment to universal access to healthcare, among other topics.
"Women in Europe continue to face significant barriers to healthcare, including limited access to reproductive and maternal health services, disparities in disease diagnosis and treatment, and challenges in accessing mental health support." - MEP Tilly Metz
In the interview, MEP Tilly Metz shared her views on several topics, including:
- Women’s Health – Key challenges and inequalities
- The role of the EU in addressing women's health inequalities and ensuring the EU's commitment to universal access to healthcare
- The future of EU health policies and funding for women’s health
She also highlighted ongoing EU efforts to address these issues, including Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the Gender Equality Strategy. She emphasised the importance of gender-sensitive policies and the role of civil society in shaping EU health initiatives.
Read the full interview here.
Related Information
MEP Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA) is Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health and a member of the ENVI, TRAN and AGRI Committees. Her focus in EU health policy is on One Health, healthcare workforce, women's health, access to medicines and rare diseases.