Tackling these challenges and responding to these calls requires a long-term approach. This White Paper aims to set out a coherent framework – a first EC Health Strategy-to give direction to Community activities in health. It proposes four core principles underpinning three strategic objectives as a focus of attention for the coming years. The Strategy also sets out implementation mechanisms for cooperation between partners, reinforcing Health in All Policies, and increasing visibility and understanding about health at Community level. This White Paper sets out a Strategy until 2013, when a review will take place to support the definition of further actions towards the objectives.