Alzheimer Europe's September 2025 newsletter brings you the latest news on developments in the dementia field, across Europe and beyond.

Summaries of a few of our top stories appear below.

Our monthly newsletter reaches almost 11,000 people, who have an interest in dementia, from across Europe and beyond.

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The French Government has launched a national neurodegenerative strategy 2025-2030, aiming to support the approx. 1.5 million people affected by neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and related diseases) living in France. The strategy notes that by 2050, the number of people with neurodegenerative diseases is expected to double. 

On 11 September, the European Parliament hosted a Plenary Debate on the subject of “a European strategy for addressing Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia”. The debate was opened by the Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, Piotr Serafin, who outlined some of the current actions of the European Commission in relation to dementia. 

A French language version of our guide to help raise awareness of issues around sex, gender and sexuality in dementia was published on 21 September 2025, marking World Alzheimer's Day. Our members across Europe also celebrated this important date in the dementia calendar, in myriad creative and inspiring ways. Check out our special section about this, on pages 14-19 of our newsletter.

Just a few days to go until the 35th Alzheimer Europe Conference (#35AEC), taking place in Bologna (Italy) from 6 to 8 October. Together with our event co-hosts, Federazione Alzheimer Italia and Alzheimer Uniti Italia, we look forward to welcoming you there! Check out a teaser video from official conference sponsor and supporter, the Emilia-Romagna Region, to give you an idea of what this beautiful region has to offer and we will see you in Bologna, very soon!