Tripartite Social Summit, 18 October 2017

Background and further information:

Discussions were focused on three areas:

+ the social dimension of Europe;
+ progress achieved and ways to improve involvement of social partners in policies and reforms at national level;
+ investing in learning in a digital economy and society.

As part of the broader debate on the future of Europe, the Tripartite Social Summit also provided an opportunity to discuss the social dimension in the context of shaping the future agenda.

The Tripartite Social Summit is a forum for dialogue between the EU institutions at president level and the European social partners at top management level. The summit is co-chaired by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the Head of State or Government of the rotating presidency.

A meeting of the Tripartite Social Summit was held on 18 October 2017, under the theme of 'Shaping Europe's future: strengthening resilience and promoting economic and social progress for all'.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Communication: STATEMENT/17/4023, 18.10.17: Joint Statement following the Tripartite Social Summit http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-17-4023_en.htm

European Council: Press Release, 18.10.17: Tripartite social summit, 18 October 2017 in Brussels http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2017/10/18-tripartite-social-summit/

European Council: Remarks by President Donald Tusk following the tripartite social summit http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2017/10/18-tusk-remarks-tripartite-social-summit/

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