In July 2025, the OECD and the European Commission published the “EU Country Cancer Profiles 2025”, reports analyzing cancer incidence, mortality, risk factors, and screening coverage for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer across the 27 EU countries.
The profiles, part of the Cancer Inequalities Registry, compare national data with EU averages to identify disparities and intervention priorities.
These documents support the European Beating Cancer Plan, providing tools for targeted prevention policies and improved health system planning.
Aimed at policymakers, health authorities, and researchers, the reports offer a solid foundation to strengthen early diagnosis and cancer care across Europe.
The general objective of EUCanScreen is to assure sustainable implementation of high-quality screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers, as well as implementation of the recently recommended screening programs – for lung, prostate and gastric cancers. EUCanScreen will facilitate the reduction of cancer burden and achieving equity across the EU.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s EU4HEALTH Programme under the Grant Agreement no 101162959