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Signing of the CPLOL Charter in Paris on March 6th 1988,

9 Founder Member Associations

Austria, Finland and Sweden were admitted as CPLOL members

In 1995 Austria, Finland and Sweden were admitted as CPLOL members following their joining the European Union.

The Third CPLOL Scientific Congress was held in Lisbon

In 1997, the Third CPLOL Scientific Congress was held in Lisbon with the theme: "Prevention - Assessment and measuring efficacy".

10 year anniversary celebrations for CPLOL

March 1998

The General Assembly in Naples, Cyprus and Estonia

In May 1998, at the General Assembly in Naples, Cyprus and Estonia, which are both seeking to join the European Union, were admitted as observer members of CPLOL. On the occasion of the 10 years anniversary, CPLOL published “1988-1998 – 10 years of activities”.

20 year anniversary celebrations for CPLOL

In May 2008, delegates visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Working party formed for organisational restructure of CPLOL

October 2016

30 year anniversary celebrations for CPLOL

May 2018

Election of new Statutes and new Board members

May 2019

Voting for new organisation name and location

November 2020

Signing of the ESLA Deeds of Incorporation 30 Founder Member Associations

March 5th 2021

Launch of ESLA

March 6th 2021