From childhood to retirement, social policies are important at all stages of our lives.

Compared to the rest of the world, Europe has the best levels of social protection and also ranks highly in terms of quality of life and wellbeing. However, it faces a wide range of challenges.

The effects of the economic crisis are still deeply felt in many member states and, even though things have improved in many countries, great disparities remain within the EU. Unemployment rates are decreasing overall, but vary strongly among EU countries.

Low birth rates and an aging population also challenge the sustainability of welfare systems. Working life is being transformed due by technological innovation, globalisation and the rise of the services sector. New business models in the sharing economy with more flexible forms of working are becoming more important.

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Fair minimum wages for workers in the EU: extracts from the exchange of views with Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs: Fair minimum wages for workers in the EU. Exchange of views with Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights. Opening Lucia ĎURIŠ NICHOLSONOVÁ (ECR,SK), EMPL Chair and Nicolas SCHMIT

- Will Europe be the engine of a green and socially fair transformation?-  debate between David SASSOLI, EP President, Gunter PAULI, entrepreneur and author of The Blue Economy and Beppe GRILLO, Italian comedian and politician

"Will Europe be the engine of a green and socially fair transformation?": extracts from the debate between David SASSOLI, EP President, Gunter PAULI, entrepreneur and author of The Blue Economy and Beppe GRILLO, Italian comedian and politician

Part 2/5 - State of the European Union debate: Opening statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission (Health and Social policy)

Together for a better Europe: statement by Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR), GUE/NGL Group Leader

EP Plenary session - A social Europe in a Digital world

Sustainable investment plan, just transition fund and Roadmap on Social Europe: extracts from the debate

Infoclip: Social protection - Maternity leave

Press conference by Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), S&D Group Leader, Poul Nyrup RASMUSSEN, and Louka KATSELI, on the presentation of the report of the Independent Commission for Sustainable Equality

EP Press conference. Presentation of the report of the Independent Commission for Sustainable Equality.

Debate on the Future of Europe with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic: extracts from the debate (Q&A)

Press conference by Maria João RODRIGUES (S&D, PT), Acting Group Leader - S&D press briefing

The consequences of rising socio-economic inequalities for European citizens: extracts from the debate

Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg: remarks by Antonio TAJANI, President of the EP at the Panel with stakeholders to set the scene and create a joint basis for discussions

Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg: statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, illustrative shots and signing ceremony of the European Pillar of Social Rights

Infoclip: Social Europe

European Pillar of Social Rights and work-life balance initiative: extracts from the debate

Financial, economic and social crisis: extracts from the debate

Belgian Presidency - Public Health: extracts from the exchange of views with Laurette ONKELINX, Belgian Minister for Social affairs and Public Health

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