Eurofound participation at Informal EPSCO Meeting

Ma, 03/04/2017

Event Type:

Organised by:

EU Presidency Malta

Topic:

Inequality Palkka ja tulot Toimivat ja osallistavat työmarkkinat Työllisyys ja työmarkkinat

Eurofound has been invited to present to the Informal EU Social Affairs and Employment Ministers (EPSCO) meeting at the Grand Master's Palace in Valetta, Malta on 3-4 April. The overall focus of the meeting is 'Making Work Pay'.

The European Commission, represented by Commissioner Marianne Thyssen, opened the meeting by highlighting that the gaps between rich and poor, as well as inequalities between men and women, and young and old undermines people's faith in a just society - and that efforts must be geared towards ensuring that everyone can put their talent to work.

Eurofound Director Mr Juan Menéndez-Valdés presented new findings on inequalities in the EU labour market at the meeting.

Full details of the meeting: European Council Website

Download the report: Income inequalities and employment patterns in Europe before and after the Great Recession

Read the blog: EU income inequality and the Great Recession

Photo credit: Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU