Hybrid event

Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the EU

European Parliamentary Week 2026 took place on 23–24 February 2026 at the European Parliament in Brussels, bringing together national parliamentarians from EU Member States, candidate and observer countries, alongside Members of the European Parliament.

Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the EU
When?

23 February 2026 - 24 February 2026

Where?
Brussels
Organised by
European Parliament

Event background

Through the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the EU and the European Semester Conference, participants engaged in a frank exchange of views and best practices, strengthening interparliamentary cooperation and reinforcing democratic accountability at the heart of EU economic governance.

Executive Director Ivailo Kalfin contributed to the first plenary session, Investing in Europe's Future: Labour Market Resilience and Social Cohesion, by presenting Eurofound latest findings on job quality and the future of work.

More information about this conference can be found on the European Parliament event pageopens in new tab.

European Parliamentary Week 2026 poster

Agenda

Speakers

Ivailo Kalfin

Executive Director
Eurofound

Ivailo Kalfin joined Eurofound as Executive Director on 1 June 2021. Mr Kalfin’s expertise covers a range of areas, from the dynamics of the labour market and social policy to global political trends, the EU and budget, as well as digital transformation. He has outlined five main priorities for his role at Eurofound: supporting the mainstreaming of Europe's green and digital transitions; complementing the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan with evidence-based research; increased cooperation with international organisations and external partners and greater outreach to European Neighbourhood Policy countries; support for enhancing and expanding the capacity of social partners within the remit of the Agency; raising Eurofound's profile among key stakeholders.

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