European Semester
AGE’s work on the European Semester over the years
The European Semester is the EU framework that coordinates social and economic policies in EU member states on a yearly basis. You can read more on this process on the European Commission’s website.
Together with our members, we monitor the European Semester to make sure it takes into account the key issues of interest to older people.
You can read more on our work on this page.
Pillar of Social Rights & European Semester – AGE participates in policy seminar
What links can be made between the European Pillar of Social Rights and the European Semester? On 2 October 2018, AGE participated in a
Joint Employment Report: main developments for older people in the EU
The Joint Employment Report is a document put forward by the European Commission and highlights the main developments in the economic and social situation of
AGE assessment of the EU Semester 2017: Some social improvements but further progress is still needed
Based on input from its member organisations, AGE has published its assessment of the European Semester 2017, in which we highlight positive developments and shortcomings,
Make social rights a reality: mainstream older people’s concerns into the European Semester!
Brussels, 22 November 2017 PDF version available here European Semester and European Pillar of Social Rights While releasing its assessment of the European Semester 2017,
Employment Council endorses the European Pillar of Social Rights
The Council of ministers in employment and social affairs has adopted a position supporting the approach taken by the European Commission in the ‘European Pillar
European Commission proposes an ambitious European Pillar of Social Rights
On 26 April 2017 the European Commission published its proposal for European Pillar of Social Rights. The European Pillar of Social Rights sets out 20
