This session examines the central role of European and national governance in preparing for and managing risks affecting health systems. It will address the challenges of strategic autonomy, including control of data, the deployment of sovereign AI, and the reduction of critical dependencies. Decision-making and coordination mechanisms in crisis situations will be analyzed to identify levers for collective effectiveness. The discussion will also highlight the need to anticipate and secure operational capacities. Finally, it will emphasize the importance of people as critical assets through the strategic management of workforce capacity and key skills
