The Commission and the European cross-industry social partners signed a new pact for the European social dialogue which will strengthen the role of social partners in shaping labour market, employment, and social policies. The new Pact addresses the key challenges faced by European economies. Social dialogue is an integral part of the European social model and plays a crucial role in keeping European enterprises competitive, increasing their productivity, providing quality jobs, and ensuring social fairness. Among others, the Commission will appoint a European Social Dialogue Envoy, work together with social partners on a Quality Jobs Roadmap and create a mechanism to receive joint reports from the social partners on social dialogue at EU level.
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