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The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) organisation was established in 1993 after the ratification of the [[Maastricht Treaty]] of 1992 which for the first time gave the European Community responsibilities in health protection. The [[European Community]] [[Amsterdam Treaty]] Article 152 extended EU competence to ''promoting'' health of European citizens, in addition to ''protecting'' it as in Article 129 of the [[Maastricht Treaty]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} |
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) organisation was established in 1993 after the ratification of the [[Maastricht Treaty]] of 1992 which for the first time gave the European Community responsibilities in health protection. The [[European Community]] [[Amsterdam Treaty]] Article 152 extended EU competence to ''promoting'' health of European citizens, in addition to ''protecting'' it as in Article 129 of the [[Maastricht Treaty]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} |
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In February 2024 complaints of [[nepotism]], [[Toxic workplace|toxic work culture]] and organisational mismanagement were made public. A subsequent investigation was launched through an external legal firm. |
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Among other issues, the focus of the investigation focused on the decision of [[Director General]] Milka Sokolović to hire her husband, Aleksandar Sokolović, as a director within the organisation.<ref name="Wheaton 2024 w749">{{cite web | last=Wheaton | first=Sarah | title=What Uber could teach Amazon’s banned lobbyists | website=POLITICO | date=29 February 2024 | url=https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/politico-eu-influence/what-uber-could-teach-amazons-banned-lobbyists-2/ | access-date=4 April 2024}}</ref> |
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At the end of March 2024, when the investigation was due to conclude, it was announced that the [[President (corporate title)|President]], [[vice president|Vice-President]], [[Treasurer]] and an additional [[Board of directors#Two-tier system|Board Member]] would resign from their positions. This left just three board members still in office.<ref name="Wheaton 2024 h471">{{cite web | last=Wheaton | first=Sarah | title=Von der Leyen and the dark horse lobby | website=POLITICO | date=28 March 2024 | url=https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/politico-eu-influence/von-der-leyen-and-the-dark-horse-lobby-2/ | access-date=4 April 2024}}</ref> Additionally, one of the organisation's [[Director (business)|Directors]] announced their resignation due to the controversy and a “lack of confidence” in the external investigation.<ref name="Eccles 2024 r754">{{cite web | last=Eccles | first=Mari | title=The most chaotic NGO in town | website=POLITICO | date=4 April 2024 | url=https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/politico-eu-influence/the-most-chaotic-ngo-in-town-2/ | access-date=4 April 2024}}</ref> |
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* [http://www.ec.europa.eu/health/ph_overview/previous_programme/promotion/networks_epha_promotion_en.htm European Public Health Alliance] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081121112723/http://www.euphix.org/object_document/o4896n27110.html European Community Treaties: articles 152 and 95 EC] |
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Revision as of 15:15, 4 April 2024
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The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) is a European non-profit association registered in Belgium. Its members are non-profit organisations active in public health. The EPHA has 89 member organisations based in 21 European countries. Dr. Milka Sokolovic General of EPHA.[1] Its headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium.
EPHA serves as a change agent by facilitating the participation of its diverse member organisations, that include civil society organisations, groups of health professionals and public health actors. EPHA collates these perspectives from the many sectors its members represent and contributes them to European policy dialogues. Since its foundation, EPHA has grown into the EU’s largest civil society platform of organisations working together to protect and improve public health in Europe.
Structure
EPHA is an international non-profit organisation (“AISBL” in French) under Belgian law. Its statutes are approved by its General Assembly, composed of representatives of its members.
A Board of Trustees sets out the organisation's annual work programme, priorities and targets, and reviews the financial management of the EPHA. The EPHA Board is composed of 7 representatives elected by members of the EPHA for a 2-year mandate. Alice CHapman-Hatchet[1] is currently the president of the EPHA Board.
History
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) organisation was established in 1993 after the ratification of the Maastricht Treaty of 1992 which for the first time gave the European Community responsibilities in health protection. The European Community Amsterdam Treaty Article 152 extended EU competence to promoting health of European citizens, in addition to protecting it as in Article 129 of the Maastricht Treaty.[citation needed]
Controversy
In February 2024 complaints of nepotism, toxic work culture and organisational mismanagement were made public. A subsequent investigation was launched through an external legal firm.
Among other issues, the focus of the investigation focused on the decision of Director General Milka Sokolović to hire her husband, Aleksandar Sokolović, as a director within the organisation.[2]
At the end of March 2024, when the investigation was due to conclude, it was announced that the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and an additional Board Member would resign from their positions. This left just three board members still in office.[3] Additionally, one of the organisation's Directors announced their resignation due to the controversy and a “lack of confidence” in the external investigation.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Our Team".
- ^ Wheaton, Sarah (29 February 2024). "What Uber could teach Amazon's banned lobbyists". POLITICO. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Wheaton, Sarah (28 March 2024). "Von der Leyen and the dark horse lobby". POLITICO. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Eccles, Mari (4 April 2024). "The most chaotic NGO in town". POLITICO. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
