In October 2014, six FP7 research projects (COPE, FLOWS, IMPROVE, INSPIRES, LOCALISE and WILCO) are organizing a conference to explore current social trends in Europe as well as the effect of social investment or active inclusion policies – where they exist – on patterns of social inclusion and exclusion. Attention will also be paid to the intersection between policy and governance and the question how social and employment policies are (best) implemented, especially at the local level. More conceptual considerations about the current direction of social and employment policy in Europe are also welcome. The Call for Papers can be found on the conference website http://www.inclusive-europe-conference.eu

Deadline for submission of sbstracts: 31 March 2014