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ERC 2025 Guidelines: Shaping the Future of Resuscitation!
The latest European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines for 2025 are in development, and advocacy plays a crucial role in Systems Saving Lives. Our newly published article, “Learn to Drive. Learn CPR.”, provides key evidence to be integrated into the following ERC guidelines, reinforcing the need for mandatory CPR training for new drivers across Europe.
🔎 What the research shows:
✅ 39% of European countries already require CPR training for a driving license.
✅ Many programs lack a strong CPR focus, leaving drivers unprepared for emergencies.
✅ Driving schools reach 90% of new drivers—a unique opportunity to spread CPR education!
📢 Why this matters for ERC 2025
The ERC 2025 guidelines will emphasise systematic, policy-driven approaches to improving survival rates in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Integrating CPR into driver education is a proven strategy that saves lives, aligning with the advocacy efforts of the ERC and the European Driving Schools Association (EFA).
🏛️ Ongoing policy impact:
🚦 The European Parliament has backed mandatory CPR training in its new Driving License Directive proposal.
🚦 The ERC continues to advocate for its inclusion in the final legislation by engaging policymakers and stakeholders.
🗣️ Next steps:
As the ERC 2025 guidelines take shape, we call on the resuscitation community, policymakers, and driving educators to support this initiative and help create a Europe where every driver knows how to save a life.