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Employment and Social Aspects of the 2017 European Semester

Summary

A resolution calling for stronger social protections, better youth employment support, and increased investment in education to ensure inclusive growth across the EU.
10 15.02.2017
Other
economy
education
human rights
young person
social policy
equal treatment
administrative reform
public finance and budget policy
employment and working conditions
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Promoting social fairness as a fundamental driver for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
  • Addressing the high cost of youth unemployment, noting that young people not in education or training (NEETs) cost the EU approximately 153 billion euros annually.
  • Closing the significant gender gaps in both employment pay and pension entitlements.
  • Implementing a 'Child Guarantee' to ensure all children at risk of poverty have access to essential services like healthcare and education.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: Employment and Social Aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2017 European Semester for Economic Policy Coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2017
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