European Respiratory Society (ERS) and European Lung Foundation (ELF) response to the European Commission consultation on EUs next long-term budget (MFF) EU funding for competitiveness To realise a European Health Union, it is essential to continue prioritising health and science within the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Investing in health has a significant return on investment.
ERS
European Respiratory Society
Other · Belgium · EU Transparency Register 38091528151-27
24
positions filed
in the 665 files tracked
21
legislative files
of 665 tracked
22
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
Counts here are a floor, never a total: they cover the 665 consultation files tracked so far (57,800 submissions, mostly 2021–26), so an organization's real filing history is larger, not smaller.
Who they are
Among the 410 trade unions and professional associations on this site, they rank #14 by legislative files engaged, a count of participation, not a measure of influence.
3
declared lobbying FTE
self-declared
€300K+
declared costs / yr (floor)
3
EP accreditations
as declared to the register
2012
in the register since
Declares membership of
- Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS)
- Conference of European Respiratory Societies (CERS)
- European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) →
- Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) →
- EU Healthy Air Coalition (EUHAC)
- European Chronic Disease Alliance (ECDA)
- Alliance for Biomedical Research in Europe (BioMed Alliance)
- European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP)
- MEP Lung Health Group
- EU4Health Civil Society Alliance
- Breath Vision
- International Respiratory Coalition
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 15 Oct 2026).
- Register category
- Trade unions and professional associations
- Head office
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- EU office
- Brussels
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 15 Oct 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
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Their record over time
European Respiratory Society filed 24 positions between 20 Apr 2020 and 18 May 2026, across 21 of the 665 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 22 times.
2020 · 1 filed2021 · 7 filed2022 · 3 filed2023 · 6 filed2025 · 4 filed2026 · 3 filed
What they argued
Answer to the request for feedback on the revision of the EU general pharmaceutical legislation The European Respiratory Society, (ERS) is one of the leading medical organisations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership spanning over 160 countries.
ERS appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this roadmap on the revision of the General Pharmaceutical legislation (namely Directive 2001/83/EC1 and Regulation (EC) No 726/20042). Join the dots: Legislation must foster medical advancement not hamper it.
Response from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Lung Foundation (ELF) to the European Commission Call for Evidence on the European Biotech Act The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Lung Foundation (ELF) appreciate the European Commissions initiative and efforts to create a forward-looking European Biotech Act, recognising the important role biotechnology plays in improving…
ERS ELF Response to the Consultation on the Amendment of the European Climate Law. The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Lung Foundation (ELF) appreciate the efforts made by the European Commission on the proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 (the European Climate Law) which aims at including a 2040 climate target.
The European Respiratory Society appreciates the opportunity to give feedback to the proposal on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) for better healthcare, research and policy-making. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the need of electronic health data for the development of policy response to health emergencies, better preparedness of healthcare services and for fostering research and innovation.
The European Respiratory Society appreciates the opportunity to input to the proposal on the European Health Data Space for better healthcare, research and policy-making. The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly shown the benefits that better sharing and use of health data could bring to healthcare in the EU.
In 2019 Commission President von der Leyen announced the European Green Deal to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use.
ERS submission to F-gases revision The European Respiratory Society welcomes and supports the proposed revision of the F-gases regulation by the European Commission. The scale of climate change impact on the planetary and human health, that is now, irreversible necessitates such ambition. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that climate change is the biggest global threat to humanity in the 21st century.
Safe hearts require safe lungs European Respiratory Society and European Lung Foundation response to the European Commissions proposal for Council Recommendations on health checks for cardiovascular diseases. The cardiovascular system isintrinsically dependent on the respiratory system, and respiratory impairment is an important indicator of both cardiac and respiratory health.
ERS and ELF response to call for evidence on the affordable housing act The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and European Lung Foundation (ELF) support the European Commissions initiative to address the housing crisis in Europe and put forth some considerations for the impact assessment. Respiratory health is significantly affected by the built environment.
Ecodesign for solid fuel space heaters contribution to call for evidence The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) welcome the revision of the ecodesign requirements for solid fuel space heaters and the opportunity to provide feedback to the decision-making process.
National targets and flexibilities in the EU climate policy framework after 2030 review The European Respiratory Society (ERS) , representing clinicians, scientists, and allied professionals in more than 160 countries, and the European Lung Foundation (ELF), a patient-led organisation that works internationally to bring patients and the public together with healthcare professionals to improve lung health and advance…
European Respiratory Society (ERS) Response to Consultation - EU Ambient Air Quality Directive The European Respiratory Society (ERS) appreciates the efforts made by the European Commission on the proposal for a revised EU Ambient Air Quality Directive (AAQD).
The European Respiratory Society appreciates the opportunity to input to the inception impact assessment on the revision of the ambient air quality directives which need updating. We support the most ambitious proposals available based on the latest cutting edge science on the health effects of air pollution. The case for the revision of the EU legislation to tackle air pollution is unequivocal.
The European respiratory Society (ERS) is an international organisation that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and other experts working in respiratory medicine. It is one of the leading medical organisations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership representing over 160 countries worldwide.
EPHA ERS Response to Consultation European Vehicle Emissions Standards Euro 7 for Cars, Vans, Lorries and Buses Cars, vans, lorries and buses are a major source of air pollution in Europe, causing adverse effects on citizens' health. This detrimental effect on health could be averted through robust Euro 7 Vehicle Emission Standards.
ERS Response to Consultation - Asbestos screening, registering and monitoring The European Respiratory Society (ERS) welcomes the European Commission commitment to address the health and environmental risks related to exposure to asbestos. If well implemented, the proposed legislation could represent a step forward towards an asbestos-free future.
The European Respiratory Society (ERS) welcomes the opportunity to input to the revision of Directive 2009/148/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work. The contribution of occupation to the causation of lung cancer has been shown to be considerably larger than for most other common cancers.
The European Respiratory Society fully supports the European Commission’s proposal to reinforce the mandate of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The imperative to establish adequate surveillance, preparedness, early warning and response measures for future pandemics has been powerfully exemplified in this COVID-19 pandemic.
Ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for solid fuel boilers contribution to call for evidence The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) welcome the revision of the ecodesign requirements for solid fuel boilers and the opportunity to provide feedback to the decision-making process.
The European Respiratory Society appreciates the opportunity to give input to the proposal on a reinforced role for the European Medicines Agency in crisis preparedness and management for medicinal products and medical devices.
European Respiratory Society and European Lung Foundation Response to the Public Consultation on Protecting Workers against Cancer-Causing Substances at Work The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and European Lung Foundation (ELF) appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback to the consultation on Protecting Workers against Cancer-Causing Substances at Work and the ambition shown to protect workers from exposure…
The COVID-19 pandemic and particularly the severe acute respiratory disease causing both premature death and chronic lung conditions, has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis. The scale of the crisis demonstrates more than ever the importance of EU actions to tackle serious cross border health threats.
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