AK EUROPA invited participants to take part in a policy dialogue proposing lines of action to keep the spirit of the European Pillar of Social Rights alive and to promote legislative action during the next term of the European Parliament and Commission. 

EPC authors Danielle Brady, Tommasso Grossi and Laura Rayner presented 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 brought 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, Tommasso Grossi, 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, 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)