Presentation slides: Disability employment policy tools for engaging employers by Ivailo Kalvin, Eurofound Executive Director
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Informal meeting of employment and social affairs ministers (EPSCO)
An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will take place on 5 and 6 July in Ballina, County Mayo.
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When?
5 July 2026 - 6 July 2026
Where?
Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Event background
Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, chairs the meeting.
The informal meeting brings together ministers from the EU Member States, representatives of the European Commission and invited participants, including European social partners, to discuss shared employment and social policy priorities across the European Union.
Ivailo Kalfin, Eurofound’s Executive Director takes part and presents at the informal meeting on the topic of addressing the disability employment gap for a more inclusive and competitive EU. Eurofound has also prepared a Background Paper which has been circulated to participants in advance of the informal meeting and is now available for download:
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7 July 2026
This background paper looks at the EU policy context regarding the labour market participation of persons with disabilities, reviews the main barriers behind the disability employment gap and outlines policy tools and workplace practices supporting their employment, retention and career development.
The informal format of the meeting facilitates strategic dialogue and the exchange of perspectives ahead of formal EPSCO Council meetings in October and December.
The presentation is available for download below.
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