| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Secretariat General |
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| Publisher | EC |
| Publication Date | 2007 |
| Content Type | Key Source, Policy-making, Report |
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Dramatic changes are underway in European societies: in the nature of work; modern family life; demographic trends; the position of women in society; social mobility and the incidence of poverty and inequality. Values are changing and societies are becoming increasingly multicultural. This social dynamic presents new challenges. To seek a wide range of views on these social changes, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the ‘social reality’ of Europe, 20 November 2007. The consultation aims to generate debate on social realities across Europe. The Commission wants to 'listen', not test policy options. The role of European policies is therefore left entirely open. The consultation will seek views on current social trends and on what contributes to today’s ‘well being’. It will invite views on access to education and employment as well as on the implications of changing social relationships. The Bureau of European Policy Advisers of the European Commission has prepared a background document to animate and support this public consultation (document accessible through this website). The European Commission adopted on 20 November 2007 a Communication on 'Opportunities, access and solidarity: towards a new social vision for 21st century Europe' [COM(2007)726]. |
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| Source Link | http://ec.europa.eu/citizens_agenda/social_reality_stocktaking/index_en.htm |
| Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs, Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
