Rethinking Prevention: A Dialogue with Youth

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Among the many risk factors contributing to health costs, alcohol stands out as particularly significant for youth. Alcohol is still widely portrayed as a cultural heritage, an economic driver, or an ordinary commodity. Yet recent evidence, including from the World Health Organization, confirms that no level of alcohol consumption is safe for health. Against this backdrop, this event will place youth perspectives at the centre of a critical conversation on prevention. The event will bring together a diversity of voices, including youth advocates, young health professionals, policymakers, and researchers to foster a meaningful, evidence-informed dialogue on how prevention policies can better respond to the needs and concerns of younger generations. Programme 18:30 Opening Remarks MEP Manuela Ripa and MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis Topics: Prevention, youth, and alcohol policy in the EU context 18:45 Framing the Conversation Youth representatives Topics: From prevention to empowerment - why youth need to be able to make informed choices about alcohol 19:00 Panel 1: Prevention and Why Alcohol Matters Moderated discussion with youth representatives and experts Speakers: MEP Aurelijus Veryga, MEP Marta Temido, MEP Romana Jerković (tbc) & youth representatives Topics: Evidence-based prevention strategies, public health impact, youth health protection 19:30 Keynote Presentation: Beyond the Label - What QR Codes Really Say Youth representatives Topics: Presentation of findings from the youth-led study on QR codes on alcohol products in 13 European countries 19:45 Panel 2: Policy Blind Spots and Opportunities Moderated discussion with youth, public health advocates, and MEPs Speakers: MEP Cristina Guarda (tbc), MEP Kristiyan Vigenin (tbc), MEP Zala Tomašič (tbc), Dr. Mathis Heydtmann (EASL Hepatologist) & youth representatives Topics: Policy gaps, regulatory opportunities, industry accountability, labelling and transparency 20:15 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Youth representative and MEP Manuela Ripa Topics: A message to policymakers - protect this generation and those to come Speakers Aurelijus VERYGA Lithuania MEP Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) Former Minister of Health of Lithuania ECR Group Lietuvos valstiečių ir žaliųjų sąjunga Marta TEMIDO Portugal MEP Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) Former Minister of Health of Portugal S&D Group Partido Socialista Romana JERKOVIĆ (tbc) Croatia MEP Vice-Chair, Committee on Public Health (SANT) S&D Group Socijaldemokratska partija Hrvatske Cristina GUARDA (tbc) Italy MEP Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) Greens/EFA Group Europa Verde Kristiyan VIGENIN (tbc) Bulgaria MEP Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) S&D Group Bulgarian Socialist Party Zala TOMAŠIČ (tbc) Slovenia MEP Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) EPP Group Slovenska demokratska stranka Dr. Mathis HEYDTMANN Consultant Hepatologist EASL Policy, Public Health and Advocacy Committee Member Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (Vice Chair)

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