Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000550/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dimitris Tsiodras (PPE)
EU funding programmes have contributed significantly to the development of digital healthcare solutions. However, according to a recent report by the European Court of Auditors[1], Member States face obstacles in using EU funds to digitalise healthcare. This is due to, among other reasons, the fact that the rules for applying for support and implementing funded actions differ from programme to programme, and that the requirement to provide national co-financing prevents some Member States from participating in joint actions, owing to their limited national resources.
The above challenges make it difficult for Member States to identify and make use of available European funds.
In light of this:
- 1.How does the Commission intend to make it simpler to access funding and reduce the red tape involved in the application and reporting procedures of EU funds?
- 2.How does it intend to improve its support and guidance for Member States with regard to the availability of EU funding for healthcare digitalisation projects?
Submitted: 6.2.2025
- [1] Special report 25/2024: Digitalisation of healthcare