The European Social Services Conference (ESSC) is the annual flagship event of the European Social Network (ESN), the leading network for public social services in Europe. The European Social Services Conference is the largest public social welfare policy and practice...

As Europe redefines its role in an increasingly complex geopolitical and economic landscape, the Mediterranean is emerging as a strategic crossroads for growth, security, and regional cooperation. Positioned at the intersection of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, Cyprus is uniquely placed to...

Menopause is a universal life stage, yet it remains largely invisible in policy debates—despite its far-reaching implications for health systems, labour markets, and gender equality. In the EU, rising life expectancy and rapid population ageing mean that more women will spend decades post-menopause,...

At a time when Europe is seeking practical ways to decarbonise road transport while strengthening industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy, renewable fuels and advanced hybrid systems are gaining renewed momentum. By building on existing infrastructure and Europe’s engineering expertise, these...

Europe is at a pivotal moment for its industrial base. The ongoing energy disruption combined with intensifying global competition and strategic dependencies, is reshaping how Europe powers its economy and sustains industrial strength. High energy costs, access to clean technologies, resilient supply chains, and skilled labour have become central to Europe’s competitiveness,...

“Rare Diseases in a Changing and Competitive Europe: Shaping policies to address the unmet needs of people living with rare diseases”  EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe will host the biennial European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products (ECRD 2026)...

Europe is at a pivotal moment for its industrial base. Decarbonisation and de-risking, alongside global competition and strategic dependencies, are reshaping how Europe powers its economy and maintains industrial strength. Energy costs, access to clean technologies, resilient supply chains, and skilled labour have become central to Europe’s competitiveness,...

At a time of economic uncertainty, rapid digital transformation and shifting workforce dynamics, small businesses and entrepreneurs are central to Europe’s growth, competitiveness and job creation. Women‑led enterprises remain a significantly underleveraged engine of economic resilience, while young entrepreneurs (Gen...

Women’s health — and menopause in particular — is gaining increasing attention across Europe, as policymakers and healthcare experts recognise its significant impact on public health, workforce participation, and gender equality.  Building on previous discussions in the European Parliament, this flagship breakfast...

As legislators review the Biotech Act, they face a generational opportunity to strengthen Europe’s clinical trials landscape and its global competitiveness. The Commission’s proposal outlines changes that can help reverse Europe’s declining share in global clinical research, bridge the emerging...

Biotechnology is becoming a decisive capability for Europe’s competitiveness, industrial resilience and strategic autonomy. But Europe enters the next institutional cycle with a fragmented policy landscape, uneven regulatory capacity, and persistent scale-up barriers. The Commission’s Biotech Communication I and Biotech...

Europe’s languages, cultures, and communities belong at the heart of the AI era, not on its margins. Yet many regional and minority languages remain underrepresented in today’s AI systems, held back by limited online presence and a lack of dedicated...