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That highly depends on what country in Europe you live in.

In poorer countries waiting lists on stuff like MRI can be up to two years, debilitating surgery procedures in 6 months, etc.

People talk about EU and just talk about best parts. Inequality between EU countries is greater than US states.

Most social systems are already breaking down due to increased costs, increased burdens and bad privatization, all of which are predicted to increase. Several countries are already pushing the burden back on younger individuals as a way to keep the boomer and older millennial voters happy. Meanwhile, the things named by GP are likely to increase, as well.

It's not the gotcha it was 10 years ago.

Not sure what you mean with this

comparisons between EU and US economy seem unfair if leaving out well known things that impact economy such as health care costs, that said since the socialized healthcare is not on an EU level but on a national level it might make sense not to put that comparison in.