In this edition of the EESPN Newsletter, we are pleased to present a new EESPN Spotlight feature with Nermin Oruc, focusing on how evidence can be translated into meaningful policy change in Bosnia and Herzegovina. You will also find information on the public consultation on the new MIPAA/Regional Implementation Strategy, as well as an invitation…
A thematic seminar was held online on 30 June 2026 for European Centre Board Members and National Liaison Officials to strengthen peer exchange on a topic of shared interest. Countries exchanged experiences and discussed their challenges in monitoring child poverty. Child poverty remains a persistent and multifaceted challenge across the UNECE region, with lasting impacts…
In this edition of the EESPN Newsletter, we are delighted to introduce the first two features in our new EESPN Spotlight series. Oleg Barcari from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Moldova shares insights on building more inclusive social protection systems, while Yevgine Vardanyan from Armenia’s National Institute of Labour and Social Protection discusses the ongoing social protection reform…
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…
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. This report summarises insights gained during the BB Policy Review and aims…
The European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research held its 51st General Assembly Meeting (GAM) on 22 and 23 October 2025 at the United Nations Office at Vienna, bringing together Board Members, National Liaison Officials (NLOs), and experts from across Europe and beyond. The meeting was opened by Andreas Schaller on behalf of the Austrian Federal…
In the frame of the JUSTMIG project, nine policy briefs on temporary migrants working conditions and protection were published. Each of the briefs focusses in one of the countries covered by the project, namely Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, Finland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ukraine. The briefs provide insights into the conditions of…
The European Centre is supporting the Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW) in implementing bilateral labor market cooperation in the Danube region with the accession states Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Moldova and Ukraine with services such as studies, reviews and policy advise services during 2025-2029. Check out the project here.
This report summarises insights gained during the Bridge Building Policy Review “Policy measures to mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on vulnerable groups” and aims at further sharing these with a wider audience.
The Analytical Center “Socioconsulting” published a study on monitoring the social integration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) into host communities.