NEWS

• January 21, 2026
  
  Steering Committee of the International Social Security Association European Network (IEN)
  
  The members of the Steering Committee of the European Network (IEN) of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) held their first online meeting on 20 January 2026. The main objective of the meeting was to establish the work plan for the IEN for the triennium 2026–2028, corresponding to the mandate of the Steering Committee.
  
  It was agreed that the work plan should reflect the needs and priorities of the members of the European Network. In line with the survey conducted among the European ISSA members, key areas and topics for consideration within the IEN were identified. In addition, a preliminary agreement was reached on the methodology of work during the three‑year mandate of the Steering Committee.
  
  Following this meeting, an online meeting of the members of the Secretariat of the Steering Committee was also held. This meeting aimed to deepen discussions on the topics identified as priorities for further elaboration and consideration.