The IWSEA provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of topics related with population ageing, one of the most important social transformations of our times. Research on ageing transcends disciplinary boundaries and this is reflected in the multiple dimensions covered in the workshop....

European countries have transformed. Fiscal consolidation, the 2008 financial collapse, demographic changes, the refugee crisis, social movements, unemployment, and new political forces are all a threat to social dialogue, solidarity and the European project. Social policy has played a key role...

What is the role of the Welfare State in a time of economic crisis, fiscal austerity and social problems? This conference, organized by the University of Lisbon, aims to stimulate academic discussion on the present and future of the welfare state in Portugal. It is expected to be a meeting of...