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European Pillar of Social Rights

Social security makes Europe unique. In no other region of the world do people benefit from social security systems as much as they do here. However, these systems must be adapted time and again to keep pace with changing times. We at EZA try to show how this can be achieved. After all, social security is, above all, an opportunity for economic development and peaceful coexistence.

The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Social Summit in Gothenburg in November 2017, represents a milestone in European social policy. It emphasizes the social dimension of the EU and is committed to equal opportunities, better labor market access, fair working conditions, adequate wages and pensions, and improved social protection.

The EESSR comprises 20 principles, divided into three chapters:

  1. Equal opportunities and access to the labor market: promoting education, lifelong learning and equality.
  2. Fair working conditions: ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions and a healthy work-life balance.
  3. Social protection and social inclusion: guaranteeing health care, minimum income and support for the elderly.

These principles serve as a compass for member states to improve living and working conditions in Europe. Implementation is the joint responsibility of EU institutions, national governments and social partners.

We are actively involved in the discussion and implementation of the ESSR. Through seminars and publications, EZA provides information about the principles of the pillar and works with employee organizations to develop strategies to improve social standards in Europe.

The EESCPR offers the opportunity to strengthen the social dimension of Europe and to promote a fairer society. It is up to all parties involved to seize this opportunity and to put the principles of the pillar into practice.

Strengthening social dialogue to increase collective bargaining coverage
Predeal / RO
Project and financial management training - course 2
Belgrade / RS
Young leaders
Lublin / PL
Working and living: The challenge of affordable housing
Brixen / IT
Regulatory options for the SME sector
Budapest / HU
Project and financial management training - course 3
Prague / CZ
People with disabilities as valued part of society in Europe – inclusion in the workplace and in democratic processes at work
Wien / AT
It's the economy, stupid! Rethinking the global economy – aspiration and reality
Königswinter / DE
Beyond the crises: strong social dialogue for more effective protection of workers
Sofia / BG
Work-life balance. What are the EU's interventions?
Genova / IT

Publications

Christian Social Values in European Trade Unions and Workers’ Organisations

European Pillar of Social Rights - Delivering on the overwhelming ambition for a social Europe

European pillar of social rights

European Pillar of Social Rights – Quo Vadis?

Youth and the labour market

Working and living after the crisis

Integration and inclusion in the labour market in the European Union

Successful Social Dialogue in Europe – Criteria, Values and Implementation

Mobility and migration: co-ordination of social security – a stabilising element for life and work in Europe

Trade union strategies to promote good labour relations in a changing industrial landscape

The Quality of new Jobs and Challenges for Workers’ Organisations – The Europe 2020 Employment Package and job quality in the green economy, the ICT sector and the care sector

Europe 2020 – In-work poverty. Challenges for workers’ organisations

Ways out of the Debt Crisis

Europe 2020 – How to meet the 75% employment rate target in a decent way?

Youth unemployment

More and better jobs

Flexicurity - more security through greater flexibility in the labour market?