The European Pillar of Social Rights. Turning principles into practice

The Brussels Office of the Austrian Chamber of Labour (AK EUROPA), the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS), Social Platform, Solidar, and the European Policy Centre (EPC) cordially invite you to the joint event “The European Pillar of Social Rights. Turning principles into practice”.

Date: Monday, 12th February 2024, 18:00
Venue: Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU Avenue de Cortenbergh 30, 1040 Brussels

We invite you to take part in a policy dialogue that will propose lines of action to keep the spirit of the European Pillar of Social Rights alive and promote legislative action during the next term of the European Parliament and Commission.

EPC authors Danielle Brady, Tomasso Grossi and Laura Rayner will present preliminary policy recommendations in view of the review of the Social Pillar Action Plan, the redesign of EU economic governance as well the next Commission mandate and the European Council Strategic Agenda 2024-2029.

This event brings together policymakers, trade unions, civil society representatives, academics and experts to engage in a discussion about the future of the EPSR and its pivotal role in shaping the European Union's social policies.


18:00: Registration, Welcoming drink

18:30: Opening remarks
Judith Vorbach, Head of AK EUROPA Brussels office
Heather Roy, Acting President of Social Platform

Policy recommendations
Danielle Brady, Tomasso Grossi and Laura Rayner (EPC)

Panel discussion with
Francesco Corti, Advisor to the Belgian Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health
Fabien Dell, Head of Unit, Directorate A (EPSR, Strategy) of DG EMPL, Commission
Björn Hacker, Professor for Economic Policy at the UAS Berlin
Tea Jarc, Confederal Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
MEP Agnes Jongerius, Member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, EU Parliament (S&D)

Closing remarks
László Andor, Secretary General of FEPS and former EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and inclusion

Moderation
Aline Hoffmann, European Trade Union Institute(ETUI)

The event will take place on 12 February 2024 from 18:00 - 20:00. After the event we invite you to enjoy snacks and refreshments.
Simultaneous translation in English and German will be provided.

Aline Hoffmann, ETUI (European Trade Union Institute)

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