The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (January – June 2024) commissioned TÁRKI Social Research Institute to write an independent academic paper on the interactions between the social and employment target indicators of the EU. The paper informed the High-Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights (15-16 April 2024, La Hulpe, Belgium). It was coordinated by István György Tóth, and co-authored by András Gábos, Bea Cantillon and Brian Nolan. The paper is available here.
High-Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights: Shaping the Future of Social Policy
The High-Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights delivered a pivotal moment in shaping the future of social policy within the European Union. With a diverse array of stakeholders, policymakers, and experts coming together, the event aimed to deliberate on the further implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, a cornerstone of the EU's commitment to social justice and cohesion. The primary objective of the conference was to foster dialogue and collaboration among participants to consolidate the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and ensure their effective implementation across member states.
The ultimate aim of the conference was to adopt an interinstitutional Declaration, signed by EU institutions, social partners, and civil society. This Declaration will serve as a roadmap for the future social agenda of the 2024-2029 period, reaffirming the European Pillar of Social Rights as the guiding framework for EU social policy.
The program of the conference and the Declaration is available here.
