Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 21-22 June 2018

Summary:

A meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 21-22 June 2018. This meeting focused on social policy and health. The agenda includes the following topics:

+ Adoption of general approach on a proposal updating legislation on the coordination of social security systems;

+ Adoption of general approach on proposed Directive addressing work-life balance for parents and carers;

+ Adoption of general approach on a proposal aimed at encouraging more transparent and predictable working conditions across the European Union;

+ Adoption of the proposed revision of the posting of workers directive;

+ Discussion on the future of health in the European Union;

+ Debate on the proposed Regulation on health technology assessment (HTA);

+ Adoption of conclusions on 'Healthy nutrition for children: the healthy future of Europe'.