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The European Parliament adopted its World Cancer Day resolution on 12 February 2026, but rejected amendments that would have strengthened the wording on alcohol and cancer. A proposal to state that “no level of alcohol consumption is safe” was voted down, with the final text retaining a more cautious reference to WHO and IARC awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer. The vote revealed internal divisions across several political groups.

Up to 40% of global cancer cases could be prevented, according to WHO and IARC’s new analysis. The study links 7.1 million cases in 2022 to modifiable risks like tobacco, alcohol, infections, and air pollution, urging governments to adopt targeted prevention strategies.