We focus on Social Welfare Policy in the Bridge Building Region
The Eastern European Social Policy Network (EESPN) brings together public authorities, research institutions, and providers of services and facilities in social welfare policy focussing on the Bridge Building (BB) countries of:
What is new on the EESPN?
Get the latest news on the BB region. Find the latest activities, events, and publications below.
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12th BBinar: Employment Policy in the Western Balkans: the way forward
The 12th BBinar will explore current approaches to labour market development and the future direction of employment strategies across the six Western Balkan economies. Particular attention will be given to skills development, the green and digital transitions, labour market resilience, and the employment-related aspects of the EU accession process. Furthermore, the discussion will focus on…
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Newsletter 03/2026
In the March issue of the EESPN newsletter, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Anette Scoppetta as the new Executive Director, effective 1 March 2026. In her new role, she will continue to strengthen the European Centre’s bridge building activities together with colleagues working on BB and further advance collaboration across the network. You…
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Change in Management
As of 1 March, the Board of Directors has appointed Anette Scoppetta as the new Executive Director, following a public international tender. She succeeds Kai Leichsenring, who led the Centre with great dedication and vision over the past ten years. With many years of experience at the Centre as Deputy Director, Anette Scoppetta now takes…
This month’s Highlight
We highlight our latest activities in the BB countries.
Report: Job Quality and Working Conditions in the Western Balkans
This Eurofound research report documents working conditions and job quality in the Western Balkans based on the European Working Conditions Telephone Survey data collected in 2021. It brings new regional insights to the analysis of European working conditions and strives to raise awareness of the topic and broaden the perspectives of policymakers, social partners, researchers and the wider public in the region.
