Final conference of the Finance4EPSR project

The Finance4EPSR project was concluded with its final conference.

As a project partner, HOSPEEM actively contributed to the successful implementation and conclusion of the project, led by SGI Europe. The project aimed to strengthen the social dimension of sustainable finance and enhance the capacity of services of general interest (SGIs) to access socially responsible investment.

Throughout the project, HOSPEEM supported the development of a practical methodology for non-financial reporting on social objectives, helping SGI providers better identify and communicate their social impact. This work also contributed to improving understanding of the potential application of a social taxonomy in essential sectors such as healthcare.

The final conference on 11 June 2025 marked an important milestone, presenting key results and tools designed to support SGIs in attracting sustainable finance. It also provided a platform for dialogue among EU institutions, social partners, and financial actors on future policy developments.

Harnessing Talent Platform Working Groups in-person meeting

On 11 October 2024, the European Commission’s DG REGIO hosted partners of the Harnessing Talent Platform, a knowledge-building and experience-sharing initiative aimed at fostering dialogue among relevant stakeholders at the European, national, and regional levels. Since the establishment of four working groups in autumn 2023, focusing on Digital, Health, Research & Innovation, and Territorial issues, eleven issue papers have been published. These papers identify the scope of the challenges and propose actionable outputs.

This meeting brought together representatives from all working groups to discuss key issues, short- and long-term outcomes, and potential synergies within the platform and with other EU initiatives, such as the Pact for Skills, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, and the Rural Revitalisation Platform.

In his opening remarks, François Gallaga (DG REGIO) emphasised that the competitiveness of the European economy depends on its ability to address current and future skills gaps. Following parallel meetings of the working groups, participants identified cross-cutting issues, reflected on external synergies, and discussed the next steps to deliver outputs in line with the work plan.

HOSPEEM is part of the Health Working Group, which focuses on the subtopic of improving service models and working conditions.

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