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Because health falls outside the EU’s formal competences, the influence of EU policymakers becomes the driving force behind shaping health outcomes across member states. That’s why mapping the key health policy leaders is not just about identifying leverage, it’s about recognising the individuals and institutions who are already helping advance health through a European lens.
The HPL initiative is designed to shine a spotlight on the MEPs who are truly shaping health policy across the EU. By recognising their legislative achievements, leadership in committees, policy impact, visibility, and the respect they command among peers, we aim to celebrate the influence and dedication of those driving meaningful change. This acknowledgment not only honours their past contributions but also encourages continued leadership and inspires others to follow their example.
The HPL index presents the most influential political policymakers in health at European level (& national level in 2024). To build it, RPP’s health policy experts employed the Delphi method to identify policymakers who have had the most significant impact on health policies in the last years. This structured communication technique uses a panel of experts from RPP Group and is widely recognised for its reliability in forecasting.
Pick an edition to see its ranking. The methodology and event report below follow your choice.
Registration for the February event will open soon. More information to come.
The 2026 ranking will be revealed at the awards event in early February 2027.
Click a Member to open their profile on the European Parliament website. Portraits: © European Union – European Parliament.
Pick an edition to see its ranking. The methodology and event report below follow your choice.
Click a Member to open their profile on the European Parliament website. Portraits: © European Union – European Parliament.
Pick an edition to see its ranking. The methodology and event report below follow your choice.
Click a Member to open their profile on the European Parliament website. Portraits: © European Union – European Parliament.
In 2024 the index also mapped national leaders. Select a country on the map to see its national results.
For the 2025 edition, RPP combined a stakeholder survey and a comprehensive stakeholder analysis with an assessment using its AI-based Policy Insider tool and a review of four key influence factors. The index is evidence-based: it draws on several layers of data rather than opinion, to give a transparent picture of who is driving the European health agenda.
The first edition mapped the most influential health policymakers at European level, plus national leaders in member states, using the Delphi method with RPP Group’s expert panel. The ranking was refined through interviews and documentary research with Policy-Insider.AI, RPP’s AI-based monitoring tool, and each country’s ranking includes its health minister and health attaché.
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