We are pleased to present our 2026/2027 ‘European Social Dialogue’ training programme.
Europe is facing a profound economic transformation. Reliable multilateral cooperation has long depended on the rules-based international order, which has come under clear pressure. For Europe, this is resulting in more uncertainty in terms of trade relations and security issues, with direct consequences for the development of the European economy, employment and social cohesion.
Labour markets are being increasingly shaped by intense competitive pressure, industrial transformation, digital upheavals, demographic change and skills shortages. Companies face the challenge of operating in a climate-neutral and innovative manner, while workers need secure jobs, fair working conditions and good future prospects.
The European Union is responding to this situation with, among others, the ’Competitiveness Compass’, which boosts strategic resilience. It is crucial that economic modernisation and the safeguarding of social achievements go hand in hand!
Social dialogue is now playing a key role here. A social partnership based on trust makes a significant contribution to shaping transformation in a fair process.
The European Centre for Workers’ Questions has 70 members in 30 European countries and, as a network of workers’ organisations across Europe, is committed to strengthening social dialogue through capacity building. Christian social values are our guiding principle, so we are therefore committed to ensuring that humanity remains at the centre of any economic and political action. Based on Christian social teaching, we view work not only as an economic factor, but as the foundation of dignity, participation and social cohesion.
Our educational program “European Social Dialogue 2026/27” is creating spaces for further education, exchanges, networking and the development of joint strategies for action. The aim is to empower and train multipliers from trade unions and other workers’ organisations to fulfil their role in the social dialogue in an optimal way. We would like to place particular emphasis on promoting young talent.
Our educational program this year focuses primarily on the following topics: competitiveness, Quality Jobs Roadmap, Clean Industrial Deal, Roadmap for Women’s Rights, Gen Z in the labour market and digitalisation/AI. As a long-standing campaign partner, we will support the current EU-OSHA campaign as we have previously, and will continue our special project for the EU candidate countries.
Please note that dates, locations and formats are subject to change. The current status is available on the EZA website at all times.
We are united in our common aim of strengthening social dialogue in Europe and of ensuring decent work for all, and look forward to your participation.