SP4SE

A strong recognition of Confprofessioni at European level 🇪🇺

We are proud to share that our Project Manager, Martina Gherlenda, was invited to speak at the Social Protection Workshop in Brussels, contributing to the session on “Stakeholders’ recommendations”.

On 29 April, she presented the key results and policy recommendations of the SP4SE project, bringing Confprofessioni’s voice into a high-level European discussion.

This invitation was more than just a speaking slot — it represented a clear acknowledgment of the impact and credibility Confprofessioni has built within the European social dialogue and policy landscape.

We are shaping the conversation on social protection in Europe — and this is just the beginning.

Stay tuned for more updates from Brussels.

🗞️ Social protection and social dialogue for the self-employed: the debate continues!

The final conference of the SP4SE – Social Protection for the Self-Employed project has sparked a crucial European discussion on how to strengthen social security for self-employed professionals and make social dialogue truly inclusive.

The full article, covering the key points, challenges and concrete proposals that emerged from the event hosted at the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, is now available.

Read it, share it and join the conversation on how we can build a fairer Europe for all workers, including the self-employed.

Find the article here:
🇮🇹 https://tinyurl.com/3vypu9r9
🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com/3uawshdm

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🎉 Yesterday, the Final Conference of the SP4SE – Social Protection for Professional Self-Employed Project took place in partnership with the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels — a powerful moment to share the results of two years of work, learning, and collaboration.

Co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by Confprofessioni, SP4SE has shown that social dialogue is more than a consultative mechanism: it is a powerful driver of implementation and innovation in welfare systems.

The conference gathered EU institutions, social partners, and experts to reflect on what we achieved together:
✅ Strengthened the capacities of the national social partners
📚 Developed concrete tools and policy recommendations
🔄 Built a transferable model adaptable to different national contexts
🤝 Fostered meaningful collaboration between stakeholders

A key takeaway from the conference? Inclusive social protection requires more than legislation — it needs strong networks and the capacity to act. SP4SE shows that soft law instruments can be effective when supported by a community ready to translate them into practice.

We are proud to have laid the groundwork for a shared vision and a practical roadmap that can empower self-employed professionals throughout Europe.

Thank you to all the speakers, partners, and participants who made this event — and the entire project — a collective success.



Malta Federation of Professional Associations Unplib Ceplis - Conseil Européen des Professions Libérales Eurocadres EQUAL Ireland European Desk Confprofessioni Confprofessioni Unapl (Union Nationale des Professions Libérales)

On Thursday, 26 June, starting at 14:00 (CET), you can follow the live streaming of the Final Conference of SP4SE – Social Protection for Professional Self-employed, a European project co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by Confprofessioni.

Hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels, the event will bring together EU institutions, social partners, and academics to discuss social dialogue and protection measures for the self-employed. 🇪🇺

Key topics will include:
➡️The results of the project
➡️Challenges identified
➡️Tools and recommendations for a more inclusive system

📺 Watch the livestream on the EESC page
📄 Updated programme available here 👉https://tinyurl.com/mt7ecssd