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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Memorandum of Understanding with the Employment Agency of the Republic of Kosovo
The European Centre and the Employment Agency of the Republic of Kosovo signed a new Memorandum of Understanding covering the period 2026–2031. The agreement sets out the framework for continued cooperation in social policy development, research collaboration, and knowledge exchange. It reinforces the shared commitment to supporting evidence-based policymaking and advancing innovative approaches within Uzbekistan’s…
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Memorandum of Understanding with the National Agency for Social Protection of Uzbekistan
The European Centre and the National Agency for Social Protection in Uzbekistan signed a new Memorandum of Understanding covering the period 2026–2031. The agreement sets out the framework for continued cooperation in social policy development, research collaboration, and knowledge exchange. It reinforces the shared commitment to supporting evidence-based policymaking and advancing innovative approaches within Uzbekistan’s…
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Paper: Greening of jobs and working conditions in the Western Balkans: three scenarios
This working paper examines how the green transition is affecting job quality and working conditions in the six countries of the Western Balkans (WB6). It is co-authored by European Centre researchers Sonila Danaj and Sabina Gjylsheni together with Mihail Arandarenko as part of the project “Comparative analysis of job quality and working conditions in the Western Balkans“. The paper takes stock…
This month’s Highlight
We highlight our latest activities in the BB countries.
BB Policy Review Report Published: Social Housing Policies to Support Access to Adequate and Affordable Housing
The European Centre has released the report from the online BB policy review, “Social Housing Policies to Support Access to Adequate and Affordable Housing,” held on 25–26 June 2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
