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Monday, October 17, 2011

The European Commission consulted its social partners in order to find solutions for a sustainable recovery

Commission representatives met European social actors to find solutions for a sustainable recovery. It was also an opportunity to discuss the role of social partners.President Barroso said that the steep rise in joblessness across our Union is the most painful social symptom of this economic crisis. In particular, the Commission hears the message of frustration anger coming from our young people. That is why Barroso wants the next country-specific recommendations to address the plight of young people in every one of the EU Member States. The Commission will also continue to press hard for reforms to remove structural obstacles to employment. The roadmap the Commisison has presented ahead of the European Council also proposes growth-enhancing measures capable of creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs.

Speaking to the European social partners, Commissioner László Andor stressed that job creation must go hand in hand with recovery. This is his priority. While increasing the pace of structural reforms, improving governance and reinforcing economic policy coordination, it is also important to find the right balance between budgetary consolidation and policies that bolster growth and create jobs. As part of this, the social dialogue at all levels must be strengthened in every country.

The meeting showed a broad consensus on the importance of close cooperation between EU institutions, governments and social partners at all levels. Participants have acknowledged the need to strengthen mutual trust and promote a growth pattern that ensures the long-term economic and social development of the EU. The key role of social dialogue in sustaining recovery and structural change was highlighted, as well as the need to involve the social partners in the national reform programmes implementing the Europe 2020 objectives.

Background

The Tripartite Social Summit meets twice a year, ahead of the spring and autumn European Councils. It is an important opportunity for an exchange of views between the social partners, the Commission and the heads of government and employment ministers of the current and subsequent two Council Presidencies.

Source  European Commission - Press Release

More information  European Commission - Press Release

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