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Establishment of the Social Protection Committee

Summary

The European Parliament approves the creation of a Social Protection Committee to modernize and coordinate social policies across the EU.
10 14.05.2015
Other
economy
social policy
european union
equal treatment
public administration
employment and working conditions

Key points

  • The establishment of a new committee to replace the existing social protection regulatory framework.
  • The implementation of four core objectives: making work pay, ensuring pension sustainability, promoting social inclusion, and providing high-quality healthcare for all.
  • The requirement to mainstream gender equality into all social protection activities.
  • The expansion of policy coordination to include socio-economic aspects alongside employment and social policies.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the draft Council decision establishing the Social Protection Committee and repealing Decision 2004/689/EC Decision establishing the Social Protection Committee *
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