The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest to represent patient and healthcare professional organisations in EMA’s Paediatric Committee (PDCO).

Three members and alternates from patient organisations and three members and alternates from healthcare professional organisations will be appointed for a three-year mandate starting on 1 August 2026.

The deadline for submission of applications is 23 November 2025. Current members may re-apply.

Representatives from civil societies are involved in the PDCO’s procedures in the same way as all other members of the committee and should be prepared to actively contribute to the PDCO’s scientific discussions on medicines for children.

Further information on the application procedure and the assessment criteria is available on the Commission’s website.