Welcome to my homepage!

As the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Health I work to ensure that the EU cares for its citizens' health and that its policies bring real benefits to everyone in Europe. My responsibilities include not only public health but also food safety and animal health and welfare. I know these are issues that people care about, and which touch their everyday lives. Europeans expect to see results from the EU’s actions in these areas!

In partnership with national governments, the European Parliament and civil society I strive to maintain and improve the health of Europe’s citizens and ensure their rights are well protected.

What I want to achieve is a Europe where all citizens, whether in northern Finland or in Sicily, in Porto or in Paphos, know and appreciate that they can enjoy food confident they will be safe, and that their rights will be well protected. I want to see citizens’ health put at the centre of Europe’s political agenda. And I want the EU to lead the world in the humane treatment of animals.

The Union has a lot to offer to its citizens. Alongside my 26 colleagues in the Commission, I intend to play my role in stimulating an informed debate on European issues adding to Europe’s cultural diversities our common ideal: A united and prosperous Union.

I hope you find the website interesting and useful.

Markos Kyprianou