Our Ambassadors
Our well-being ambassadors are a community of key EU policymakers and champions committed to promoting citizen’s well-being at the European, national, and local level. They endorse All Policies for a Healthy Europe’s goals and promote the initiative’s objectives through awareness-raising events, written contributions and by sharing their experiences and ideas with our Knowledge Partners.
For more information about the Well-Being Ambassador Program, feel free to contact the All Policies for a Healthy Europe Secretariat.
Vytenis Andriukaitis
Member of the European Parliament, S&D, Lithuania
"It is crucial to recognise that investing in health and well-being is not merely a cost but a long-term investment in our society and economy. That’s why we need to create a European Health and Well-being Union."
Maria Walsh
Member of the European Parliament, EPP, Ireland
"The epidemic of mental health continues to claim lives across Europe, especially amongst young people. We urgently need to see the delivery of a comprehensive EU Mental Health Strategy and a European Year of Mental Health."
Andrey Kovatchev
Member of the European Parliament, EPP, Bulgaria
"With strong collaboration and preventive approaches, we can create resilient systems that safeguard the well-being of EU citizens. Let’s also embed health is in all policy areas, creating a sustainable, healthy, and inclusive Europe for years to come."
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Member of the European Parliament EPP, Finland
"The EU needs a one health concept, encompassing all aspects of everyday health. Actors such as NGOs, researchers, politicians, and patient organisations, together with policymakers, must come together to work as one to make it happen."
Alex Agius Saliba
Member of the European Parliament S&D, Malta
"The European Commission must swiftly propose a comprehensive Mental Health Strategy, as put forward by the Council Conclusions on the Economy of Well-being. Safeguarding mental health of EU citizens should be our top priority."
Kateřina Konečná
Member of the European Parliament, Non-attached, Czech Republic
“Health should not be confined to the healthcare sector alone. To build a truly health-centric society, the European Union and its citizens need to take on a holistic approach that incorporates health into all policy areas.”
Tomislav Sokol
Member of the European Parliament EPP, Croatia
"Nothing is more important than the health and well-being of EU citizens. That's why institutions and policymakers must deal with issues important to its citizens and aim to solve problems they encounter on a daily basis."
Kristian Vigenin
Member of the European Parliament, S&D, Bulgaria
"A comprehensive approach to health, rooted in prevention, equity and innovation, is essential to tackle challenges like workforce shortages and access gaps, ensuring no one is left behind."
Sara Cerdas
Healthy Europe Champion, Portugal
“I believe that integrating health and well-being into all areas of policy is crucial to create a more inclusive and supportive framework that truly prioritizes the well-being of every individual. Our collective efforts can ensure a healthier, more resilient future for all Europeans.”
Istvan Ujhely
Healthy Europe Champion, Hungary
"We need to work on a stronger, healthier, and better funded European health policy, with a focus on fostering resilient systems and prioritising preventive approaches. That‘s why we need proactive organisations like All Policies for a Healthy Europe!"
Tomasz Frankowski
Healthy Europe Champion, Poland
"It is by covering all key aspects of health - physical activity, nutrition, mental health, and more - that we can create foundations for a true European well-being culture. By focusing on this holistic approach, we foster a healthier and prosperous society."
Our Secretariat
