EU EURO, SOCIAL DIALOGUE POLICY COMMITMENTS 2014-2019

EU Euro, Social Dialogue Policy Commitments 2014-2019

• Present in 2015, proposals to deepen Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and ensure the stability of the euro, including a review of the ‘six pack’ and ‘two pack’ legislation and a proposal for a more efficient external representation of the EMU
• Improve implementation of Country-Specific Recommendations (CSRs) to boost growth, competitiveness, investment and job creation
• Streamline and reinforce the European Semester to ensure a more joined-up approach to economic, social and employment policies, including the establishment of a real dialogue with employers and trade unions at national and European level.
• Bring the ‘Troika’ under the EU framework, making it more legitimate and accountable
• Promote economic and social impact assessments as an integral part of any future stability support programme for eurozone countries
• Encourage all Member States to set a minimum wage
• Ensure close cooperation with Parliament and promote the full use of the Economic Dialogue mechanism between the EU institutions and the Eurogroup.