Labour and Social Protection
The DSV
monitors European initiatives on labour and social protection. At the European
Summit that was held in Gothenburg in 2017, the Council, the European
Commission and the European Parliament proclaimed the European Pillar of Social
Rights. The principles agreed upon in the proclamation must be incorporated in
all of the EU’s political processes. More social policy initiatives were
launched as a result of this, for example access to social protection, platform
work as well as regulations covering occupational health and safety. Here you
will find an overview of our publications on the topics of labour and social
protection.
Health and Long-term care
Health
policy has become increasingly more important as the EU has developed. Even
though the responsibility for health systems basically lies with the member
states, the EU supports its member states in realising common objectives and
pooling resources. For example, it adopts EU-wide legislation on pharmaceuticals
and medical devices, on the prevention and control of cross-border health
threats, and on patient mobility issues. DSV monitors and accompanies
initiatives on the topics of health and long-term care at the European level.
Here you will find an overview of our publications on the topics of health and long-term
care.
Single market and economy
With the
establishment of the single European market in 1993 and the common currency
union, Europe has grown together a little further. Cross-border labour mobility
as well as economic transactions and movement of goods have increased since
then. The single market is now the economic heart of the European Union.
However, it is not a static entity. Political, economic, social and
technological developments shape economic coexistence in Europe. This requires
constant adaptation and further development of the single market. However, a
necessary prerequisite for its ability to function is a stable social law
framework based on modern coordination law and high standards for social,
health and labour protection.