General News
Appointment of Yannis Natsis as Director of ESIP 08-02-2022

A new chapter for ESIP
The European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP), representing statutory social security institutions from 17 Member States and Switzerland, is delighted to announce that Mr Yannis Natsis has been appointed as Director of ESIP starting from 8 February 2022. He will take over this position from Dr Christine Dawson who is retiring after 20 years of successful work and advocacy on behalf of ESIP in Brussels.
Insuring platform workers - sickness & unemployment 06-12-2021

Updated ESIP study on the social security coverage of platform workers
The European Social Insurance Platform publishes today an updated study on the social security coverage of platform workers, conducted within ESIP, representing social security institutions from 17 Member States and Switzerland. In this study, an emphasis is put on the coverage of the self-employed as many platform workers fall under this category – and typically solo-self-employed (i.e. self-employed that do not have any staff of their own). A further focus was chosen on coverage in terms of sickness and unemployment benefits.
“As EU decision-makers will discuss legislation on platform work, ESIP members are providing their expertise by analysing in detail how platform workers are insured in terms of sickness and unemployment benefits across the EU.” said Ilka Wölfle, ESIP President.
Promoting the role of social security institutions 06-12-2021

25th anniversary of ESIP
In 2021, ESIP is celebrating 25 years of its existence, 25 years that have been dedicated to promoting the role of social protection systems in the EU.
Steps towards secure & inclusive digitalisation 03-09-2021

A set of EU digital principles: social security & health insurers’ views
As a follow-up to the Digital Compass Communication of 9 March, the Commission launched a public consultation on the formulation of a set of EU digital principles. These principles would be integrated in a joint declaration of the main EU institutions. ESIP and its Members are committed to and involved in the digitalisation of social security and healthcare systems, with a view to increasing their sustainability and accessibility within and across borders.
Promoting active & healthy ageing across the lifespan 20-04-2021

ESIP responds to the Public Consultation on the Green Paper on Ageing
Social protection schemes in the EU are under strain as ageing increases demand for medical and long-term care (LTC) and old-age spending. In this context, ESIP provides its recommendations touching upon all branches of social security on how to tackle demographic change while fostering active and healthy ageing.
Enabling healthy working lives 14-12-2020

ESIP feedback to the Green Paper on Ageing
ESIP shares the Commission’s opinion highlighted in its roadmap on the Green Paper on Ageing that the demographic change Europe faces requires a high-level policy debate on its long-term impact on social protection systems, especially care and pensions systems. To better evaluate the impact of ageing, the availability and comparability of data in the EU should be enhanced. In addition, the EU’s actions through the Green Paper on Ageing and possible follow-up initiatives should foster synergies with other EU strategies and policies and provide financing opportunities.
Ensuring a high level of social protection 30-11-2020

ESIP puts forward its proposals for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights
ESIP supported the goal of achieving renewed convergence towards a high level of social protection in its response to the public consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). The reply is focused on the principles 9 to 18 of the EPSR, relevant to social security.
A stronger Health Union but no Social Europe? 16-09-2020

State of the European Union speech 2020
On 16 September, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave her first State of the Union speech at an undeniably crucial moment for the EU. Starting her speech with a recognition of the dedication of healthcare staff and essential workers during the COVID crisis, she then highlighted the EU level cooperation in the field of health.
COVID-19 & social security 25-05-2020

Safeguarding public health & social protection in times of pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for the health and social security systems in the European Union. Social security systems play a key role in providing healthcare, sickness benefits, unemployment benefits and much more to insured persons, during this pandemic and beyond. By implementing several measures such as simplifying procedures to access benefits and providing additional benefits to those most affected, ESIP members have shown their flexibility and ability to cope with the current situation.
Artificial intelligence & fundamental rights 19-02-2020

ESIP's take on the recently published White Paper on Artificial Intelligence - A European approach to excellence and trust
ESIP welcomes the discussion on an ethical European approach on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) launched with today’s publication of the White Paper.