Implementation of the Social Pillar

The European Pillar of Social Rights ('Social Pillar') was proclaimed and signed jointly by the European Commission, Council of the European Union and European Parliament, on 17 November 2017 at the Gothenburg Social Summit.

The main challenge remained bringing this reference framework to all citizens across the EU. Due to limited EU competence in the social field, implementation was for the Member States, in cooperation with social partners.

The European Parliament had repeatedly promoted the importance of focusing on three elements in the implementation process: a life-cycle approach, governance nd funding. The December 2017 plenary was due to hear statements from the Commission and Council, prior to the European Council meeting in December, at which there was to be further discussion on the social dimension of the EU, including education.

Author: Nora Milotay

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ESO: Find more information on the European Pillar of Social Rights http://www.europeansources.info/advSearchLink?keyword=European%20Pillar%20of%20Social%20Rights&searchTerm

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