Author (Corporate) | European Council |
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Publication Date | 07/05/2021 |
Content Type | Blog & Commentary, News, Overview, Policy-making |
Summary: National leaders of the European Union, EU institutions, social partners and representatives of civil society gathered in Porto (Portugal) on 7 May 2021 to reaffirm their commitment to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). Further information: The European Union proclaimed the EPSR in November 2017. The pillar sets out 20 key guiding principles for a strong, fair and inclusive Social Europe. In March 2021, the European Commission unveiled an Action Plan for the implementation of the EPSR. This high-level conference discussed how to set the European social policy agenda for the following decade in an inclusive manner. The focus was on three main areas: work and employment, skills and innovation, welfare and social protection. At the end of the conference, all participants co-signed the Porto Social Commitment. The outcome of this conference also informed the informal European Council meeting held alongside it. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2021/05/07/social-summit/ |
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Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs |
Subject Tags | Social Europe | European Pillar of Social Rights [EPSR] |
International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
Record URL | https://www.europeansources.info/record/?p=524224 |