Independent expert insights on endemic COVID-19
The COVID Transition Initiative is an informal, independent, pan-European group of experts, patient advocates and policymakers helping Europe move from emergency response to a sustainable, evidence-based approach to COVID-19.
From Pandemic Response to Long-Term COVID Protection
14 October 2026 · 13:30–15:30 CET · in person & online
Where the CTI focuses its work
Three connected workstreams shaping Europe’s transition to managing COVID-19 as an ongoing public-health challenge.
Awareness
Understanding the behavioural, practical and system-level drivers of vaccination decisions, and how seasonal COVID vaccination can be better integrated into national programmes.
How we work on thisAdoption
Improving visibility of disease burden and vaccination coverage, and supporting clear communication about COVID as an ongoing public health challenge.
How we work on thisAdaptability
Strengthening the resilience of immunisation systems, including the processes needed to support predictable vaccine availability and broad protection across multiple platforms.
How we work on thisIndependent by design
The CTI was initiated and made possible by financial support from Sanofi. Its outputs remain the independent opinions and responsibility of the CTI group members. Independent editorial control ensures all outputs reflect members’ expert opinions, not funder interests.
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Governance & Independence →- Outputs are the members’ own independent opinions.
- Funding from Sanofi is disclosed openly and up front.
- Members are accountable for the content they produce.
Recent updates
Covid vaccines: transitioning to a new normal
CTI member Prof. Sir Jonathan Van-Tam spoke to VaccinesToday about what routine COVID-19 vaccination should look like now that the emergency phase of the pandemic is over.
Read the full VaccinesToday interview
Continuing to protect Europe against COVID-19: outcomes from the CTI’s roundtable
The CTI has published the full report from its closed-door roundtable in Brussels on 31 March 2026 — four priorities to strengthen Europe’s approach to endemic COVID-19.
Read the roundtable report
CTI featured in POLITICO Pro
The CTI’s work on endemic COVID-19 was featured in POLITICO Pro’s Morning Health Care newsletter (1 April 2026).
Read the POLITICO Pro featureReceive our updates
Concise, evidence-based briefings on endemic COVID-19 — written for decision-makers and the people who advise them.