ECCO News

Dear ECCO Family, It was such a pleasure to see so many of you during the UEG Week, a fantastic opportunity to reconnect, share ideas, and celebrate the ongoing advances in IBD research and care. As we step into a new season, we are delighted to share with you the latest issue of ECCO News, featuring inspiring contributions, updates, and interviews from across the ECCO network.

On 4 October, 2025, during the UEGW in Berlin, the Governing Board of ECCO met with representatives of the International Federation of Crohn's & Colitis Associations (IFCCA) and patient associations as well as with ECCO National Representatives from many countries across Europe. During this very stimulating and informative meeting, exchanges and brainstorming sessions were held on the main ECCO Projects and the expectations of National Representatives and patient representatives in these fields.

Dear ECCO Friends and Community I had a great pleasure to speak with Johan Burisch, the Editor-in-Chief of JCC Plus, about the exciting advancements of the newly launched journal – its scope, expected contributions, and the benefits of Open Access publishing for both authors and readers.