At the end of July 2026, the European Commission adopted a new Communication on the European Pillar of Social Rights, renewing its commitment to Social Europe ahead of the Pillar’s 10th anniversary in 2027. Building on the 2021 Action Plan,…
Stepping into the future of European workplace equality with exciting new leadership. We are thrilled to officially welcome Tereza Kadlecová as our new Program and General Manager. Tereza is already a vital part of our community, having spent the last…
Safeguarding should never be used to make children less safe. Last week, the UK Government published the final Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 guidance for schools and colleges in England. IGLYO, TGEU, ILGA-Europe, OII Europe, the European Pride…
The European Pride Business Network has officially become a member of the Civil Society Liaison Group of the European Economic and Social Committee, establishing a permanent institutional channel to advocate for LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion directly within European Union decision-making frameworks.…
A first-of-its-kind European survey reveals that 3 out of 5 LGBTQIA+ workers (63%) feel their workplace is not inclusive due to microaggressions they have experienced. The study, titled “European Survey Research on Microaggressions, Language and Overall Wellbeing in the Workplace…
The EPBN – WISE Conference & Awards Ceremony: Protect Workplace Inclusion successfully concluded in Prague, serving as a vital strategic hub for European leadership dedicated to fostering inclusive and resilient workplaces. The event provided the “recipe” required to safeguard workplace…
As Europe searches for a competitive edge amidst rising political instability and social tensions, the recipe for economic resilience may lie in the strength of its workforce. On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Hilton Prague will serve as a vital…
From the corridors of the European Parliament to the offices of global industry leaders, the European Pride Business Network (EPBN) recently concluded a high-stakes institutional visit to Brussels. The mission: to bridge the gap between high-level policy and the daily…
The EPBN – WISE Survey is the first European-wide research initiative dedicated to understanding the lived workplace experiences of LGBTIQ+ professionals. As part of our EU-funded project WISE – Workplace Inclusion for a Sustainable Europe, this groundbreaking survey took place…
Empowering the Next Generation of Diversity Leaders The EPBN -WISE Academy is the central knowledge hub of the EPBN – WISE project, dedicated to equipping Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and business leaders with the expertise needed to transform European workplaces…
