European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
Budget
€2,347,208
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
5
0.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research (the European Centre) is an intergovernmental organisation affiliated to the United Nations. Its purpose is to foster the collaboration in social welfare between governments and organisations by -providing applied social science and comparative empirical research -forging the evidence-base for social policy making and mutual learning -initiating future-oriented public policy debates by networking
EU Legislative Interests
Most recent contributions to EU legislative proposals and policies include: • European Pillar of Social Rights • European Care Strategy • EU Strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030 • Enforcement Directive/Posting of Workers • European Code of Conduct on Partnership • EU Platform Work Directive • European employment strategy • Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU • European Child Guarantee
Communication Activities
Our communication activities related to EU policies listed above consist on presenting research findings at network meetings and events, active participation as discussant in meetings with colleagues of EU institutions and disseminating research findings in the format of publications (policy briefs, research reports, etc.) via divers communication channels such as newsletters, etc. e.g. Organisation of the international event ‘Towards Inclusive Care: A Policy Dialogue on Diversity-Sensitive Approaches for People with Migrant Backgrounds’ to present the results of the project Diversity-sensitive care of older people with migration background at the European Parliament on 2 July 2025. The aim of the event was to explore how EU migration policy, care strategies, and education systems can work together to address these needs while fostering more inclusive and equitable care practices. Participation in the mid-term conference of the European Birds of Passage project at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 30 June 2025. 'Empirical Insights on the Legal Framework for Temporary Labour Migration in the EU". The Policy Department on Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs of the European Parliament requested the European Centre to prepare a briefing on 'The Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030: Achievements and perspectives'. The briefing was presented on 2 December 2024 in Brussels at the Annual Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilites, organised by the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Austrian Anti Poverty Network Eurocarers
Organisation Members
see https://www.euro.centre.org/aboutus/structure
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.