The European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research celebrated its 50^th anniversary to commemorate the contributions made to social policy developments across the member states of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The events were jointly implemented by the European Centre and its Board of Directors, especially the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK) and comprised the Ceremonial Act on 25 September 2024, followed by a two-days-lasting Invitational Conference on ‘The future of social welfare policy and research’ in the United Nations Offices at Vienna on 26-27 September 2024.

The General Assembly Meeting 2019 of the European Centre was dedicated to its contributions in achieving the UN SDGs. Challenges, research results and policy recommendations were presented to the Board of Directors, National Liaison Officials and observers.

The General Assembly Meeting is the annual meeting of Board Members, NLOs, EC staff and observers. The management report as well as thematic sessions with transversal papers informed about last year’s work done by the European Centre.

The General Assembly Meeting is the annual meeting of Board members, NLO, EC staff and observers. The management report by the Executive Director and thematic sessions with transversal papers written by staff members and commented by NLO inform about the last year's work done by the EC. Moreover they highlight possibilities for further activities.

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the European Centre organises a Symposium on 'The Future of Welfare in a Global Europe', in Vienna on 15 September.

The General Assembly Meeting is the annual meeting of Board members, NLO, EC staff and observers. The management report by the Executive Director and thematic sessions with transversal papers written by staff members and commented by NLO inform about the last year's work done by the EC. Moreover they highlight possibilities for further activities.

The General Assembly Meeting is the annual meeting of Board members, NLO, EC staff and observers. The management report by the Executive Director and thematic sessions with transversal papers written by staff members and commented by NLO inform about the last year's work done by the EC.