Attendees for the January 31st event will be Val Duchesse Social Partners Summit We talked about how to deal with it. Major economic and labor challenges Through strengthening social dialogue. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo co-hosted the event.
At the Summit, the European Commission, the Belgian Council Presidency and the European social partners agreed to:
- Addressing labor and skills shortages: To make the EU more competitive, we need skilled workers and quality jobs. Labor and skills shortages are hampering small and medium-sized enterprises. Therefore, we need to improve working conditions, attract more people to the labor market, facilitate the recognition of qualifications and integrate workers coming from abroad. In line with this, the Committee plans to submit the following report: Action plan to address workforce and skills shortages in spring 2024.
- Enhance social dialogue: Social dialogue is necessary to respond and adapt to changing economic and social conditions. The European Commission is committed to strengthening social dialogue at European and national level. Special Envoy for European Social Dialogue and, Agreement on European Social Dialogue.
Social dialogue refers to discussions, negotiations and collective action with organizations representing employers and workers in Europe. This is the basis for economic prosperity, improving living and working conditions, promoting the competitiveness of EU companies, and helping to anticipate and manage change, such as in the face of green and digital transitions.
The European Social Dialogue was launched in Val Duchess in 1985 by the then President of the European Commission, Jacques Delors. Strengthening conditions in employment, education, training and other social issues Over the past 40 years.
For more information
social dialogue
Press release: EU and Val Duchesse social partners work to strengthen social dialogue to address labor issues
President von der Leyen’s speech at the Val Duchess Summit
An economy that works for people
Press release: European Commission develops concrete actions to increase the involvement of social partners at national and EU level
Eurobarometer on skills shortages in SMEs
Tribute to Jacques Delors