MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Renewed EU strategy for vaccination and to tackle vaccine hesitancy – E-002818/2025

Question for written answer  E-002818/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Michalis Hadjipantela (PPE)

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant decline in vaccination rates and a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in Europe and globally. This is exacerbated by increased vaccine hesitancy, misinformation and the influence of populist and anti-vaccination movements, including in major partner countries, which further erode public trust in science and institutions.

In the light of these developments and the calls for a new EU immunisation strategy, can the Commission clarify:

• 1.What steps it can take to develop and implement a renewed, comprehensive EU plan to increase vaccination coverage, set EU-wide life-course immunisation targets and restore public trust in immunisation?
• 2.How it will support Member States in countering misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, including through targeted communication and behavioural science approaches?
• 3.How can it ensure equitable access to vaccines across all Member States?

Submitted: 10.7.2025