Dominic juggles life as a single dad, community researcher, and author. He has faced eviction, food insecurity, and… Read More
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Is a wellbeing economy within reach?
EDITORIAL In a wellbeing economy, economic growth is not a goal in itself but rather a way to… Read More
“I just had to get on with it” – mothers speak up on the hidden toll of work, family, and mental health
The ‘State of Motherhood in Europe 2024’ report from Make Mothers Matter offers a vivid, and often sobering,… Read More
Climate protection in the healthcare sector: for a healthy future and social justice
Climate change increasingly threatens our health and poses major challenges for healthcare systems. Dr Ruperta Lichtenecker from the… Read More
Time for a wellbeing economy, as Finnish economist urges EU to rethink growth and inequality
Otto Kyyrönen from SOSTE, the Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health, argues that the European Union’s new… Read More
“We all have agency and influence in both our professional and personal lives. The time to act is now.”
Health isn’t just part of the economy; it is the economy. If we’re to create a fairer, more… Read More
How Iceland’s wellbeing policies could be a blueprint for Europe
What do wellbeing economy policies look like, and how effective are they in practice? Could Europe truly benefit… Read More
Good sleep is essential for good health and fairer outcomes for all
How much sleep did you get last night? It’s a personal question, perhaps, but sleep is just that,… Read More
Game, set, thrive: how grassroots sport serves up big wins for our health and a wellbeing economy
Grassroots sport and the wellbeing economy might not seem obvious allies. But look a little closer, and the… Read More
The naked truth: how wealth inequality leaves public health exposed
EU health policy often frames economic competitiveness and public health as conflicting, but they can work hand in… Read More
“Acting on the commercial determinants of health is more important than ever,” as Brussels embraces a business-first agenda
EDITORIAL The European Union is at a crucial turning point. Its shift toward competitiveness with business-friendly policies brings… Read More
Health without walls: building trans-inclusive healthcare
Access to health and social care is a universal right, or at least, it should be. Yet for… Read More
“Homelessness can affect anyone, and more quickly than you might think”: how Austria is leading the way to end homelessness
Neunerhaus, an Austrian social organisation, throws a lifeline, not just a helping hand, to those facing homelessness. In… Read More
Oral health matters: reframing oral health as a public health priority
For too long, oral health has hidden in the shadows of health discussions, yet Europe is facing a… Read More