1. MEP Norica Nicolai hosted a debate on infertility policy in the EU after a report revealed numerous barriers to access infertility services across EU nations. 2. The report, supported by Merck and produced by Fertility Europe and ESHRE, presented a comparative account of infertility policies in 9 EU states and calls for urgent action to address health inequalities. 3. Nicolai and infertility advocacy groups recommend 5 actions: prioritizing infertility on public health agendas; including fertility in demographic plans; promoting gender equality; allowing workplace flexibility for treatment; and updating the EU's comparative analysis of assisted reproduction policies.