European Union Organ Donation Directive

The European Union Organ Donation Directive sets common rules across member countries to improve organ donation and transplantation. Its goal is to save more lives by ensuring consistent practices, promoting ethical standards, and facilitating organ sharing across borders. The directive encourages countries to develop national strategies, respect donor and recipient rights, and prevent organ trafficking. It also aims to increase donation rates while safeguarding donor consent and avoiding illegal activities. Overall, it seeks to create a coordinated, ethical, and efficient system for organ transplantation across the EU.