About the forum

The European Forum of the Insurance against Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases is an independent European association of public and private institutions representing the bodies responsible nation-wide for the insurance against accidents at work and occupational diseases

The European Forum was founded in 1992 in the form of an association to promote and safeguard the principle of such a specific insurance within social security in Europe. It contributes to the convergence process on European level by promoting and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience. 

The European Forum is committed to actively improving the situation of workers in Europe who have suffered an accident at work or an occupational disease and is therefore playing a significant part in creating a socially just Europe for the future.


As of 2021, the European Forum counts member institutions from 21 countries. Organizations wishing to join the European Forum are invited to consult the statutes and to contact the current Presidency.


The Presidency of the European Forum rotates between member countries every year.

Each Presidency is in charge of organising a conference on an issue relevant to the European Forum Members.

Luxembourg holds the presidency in 2025.


The aim of the conference is to promote the exchange of information and experience between members and more widely between European or even International stakeholders.


The European Forum has established five Working Groups with experts from member organisations dealing with current issues relevant to its mission and activities:

  • Communication
  • Digitalisation
  • Legislation
  • Occupational Diseases
  • Prevention (new)