One of the strategic goals of ESPEN is to increase the awareness of political institutions on malnutrition and secure more funds for the development and implementation of effective nutritional programs. As a consequence of the society’s continuing efforts, ESPEN was invited to participate in the European Parliament conference in the European Life Science Circle, held on March 4. The title of the conference was “Turning Europe into the Healthiest Society”, an was hosted by Dr. Chatzimarkakis, member of the European Parliament. Invited members of the European Parliament, representatives of the European Commission and the EU member states, stakeholder organisations, including patients and health profesisonal associations, and healthcare and life science industries attended the conference. ESPEN Chairman, Olle Ljungqvist, also representing the European Nutrition for Health Alliance, presented the topic “Malnutrition in Europe; the forgotten health agenda”. The conference included sessions on health and diets, obesity and diabetes, the role of food industry to improve life styles. Other topics involved empowerment of the patient, the Parliament’s view on patients information, how the press can improve health information and to best use health resources. Among other speakers, were several members of the European Parliament, leading representatives from the industry, media, politics, patient organisations and others. Further information can be found at www.chatzi.de