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27 countries, one motto: #MySocialEurope. Together with its EU partners, the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs strengthened social security and fairness for around 450 million European citizens during Germany’s EU Council Presidency. A look back at the last six months.

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„More collaboration in Europe – that is what matters now. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown: We need to act together to build a more social, resilient and economically strong Europe.”

Hubertus Heil, Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs

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A focus on social affairs and gender equality in European policy-making

In a video conference on 3 December that was open to the public, Federal Minister Heil, Federal Minister Giffey and their European counterparts discussed how the employment conditions of platform workers can be better protected, how fair minimum wages can be guaranteed in the EU and how gender equality, especially in the labour market, can be better achieved.

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Heil: Strengthening the Youth Guarantee sends an important message to young people all over Europe

The EU member states unanimously adopted the Commission’s proposal to strengthen the Youth Guarantee.

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EU employment and social policy ministers discuss employee participation and gender equality under the German Presidency

On 13 October, Federal Ministers Hubertus Heil and Franziska Giffey and their European counterparts discussed measures to support workers in the current situation and the importance of gender equality in the labour market right now in particular.

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Virtual conference "Global Supply Chains – Global Responsibility: Human Rights and Decent Work in Global Supply Chains"

During a major virtual conference on 6/7 October, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs put the issue prominently on the agenda of Germany's Presidency of the Council of the EU. The conference generated concrete momentum for a European action plan on human rights and decent work in global supply chains.

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Our Social Europe - Strong Together

At the key event organised by the BMAS on the occasion of Germany’s EU Council Presidency on the subject of „Social Europe“, Federal Minister Hubertus Heil discussed ideas for a Social Europe during and after the crisis with his guests.

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United in diversity: a common vision for a more socially oriented Europe

In an article for DIE WELT, Federal Labour Minister Hubertus Heil and his counterparts from Portugal and Slovenia outline the priorities for their consecutive Presidencies of the Council of the European Union. The goal: To emerge from the crisis in good shape or even stronger than before.

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Hubertus Heil: "We want all people in the EU to be able to live their lives with security and dignity"

During their first video conference in the framework of Germany's Presidency of the Council of the EU, employment and social policy ministers talked about the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Their discussions focused on the question how social protection systems and enhanced occupational safety and health can contribute to the EU’s social and economic recovery.

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European support in cases of mass redundancies will continue in future

Shortly before the end of Germany's Presidency of the Council of the EU, it was possible to conclude the negotiations on the European Globalisation Fund. This represents an important message of solidarity to workers in the EU.

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New EU--European Union limit values set for workplace carcinogens

Better protection for European workers – this success was achieved by the EU member states with an amendment to the carcinogens directive during the German EU Council Presidency.

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Public employment services in Europe working together to overcome the crisis

Federal Minister Hubertus Heil participated in an online discussion with the heads of the public employment services on 7 and 8 December concerning European cooperation to strengthen the labour market in light of the transformation being brought about by digital technologies.

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Virtual conference “Political participation in Europe – towards effective involvement of persons with disabilities”

How can we ensure the effective involvement of persons with disabilities in Europe? This guiding question was discussed at the virtual conference on 30 November 2020. Read a summary report here.

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"STOP Cancer at Work" Digital Conference

Representatives from EU member states, governmental organisations and the social partners met to discuss various approaches to the prevention of job-related cancer on 9 and 10 November. You can read the follow-up report of the conference here.

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European Opportunities for the Work of Tomorrow

The world of work is being transformed by digital and ecological structural change. How can the workers of today do the work of tomorrow? How do we improve access to continuing education and training? The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs held a discussion on these and other questions with guests from Europe on 20 October 2020.

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Continuing education, digital transformation and the corona crisis: European opportunities for the work of tomorrow

Almost 300 viewers followed the interactive online panel with State Secretary Björn Böhning and high-ranking representatives from all over Europe on 20 October. Further information on the online panel as well as a livestream recording will be available shortly.

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AI in the world of work: Recognising potential, creating transparency

How can we in Europe ensure that it becomes a reliable and safe part of the new world of work? The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has discussed these questions with partners in the EU from the fields of policy-making, business and research at an event of the series of discussions on the topic “New Work - Human-centric Work”.

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Technological progress requires social progress: fair conditions in platform work

How can making the best use of the opportunities of platform work go hand in hand with good working conditions and social security? To discuss this question, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs held a policy workshop from 12-14 October, in which both European government representatives as well as independent experts took part.

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Experts from EU capitals consult on labour market and employment

At the invitation of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) the Employment Committee met on 17 and 18 September. Germany currently the Presidency of the Council of the EU and as such invites to several expert meeting.

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Social Protection Committee discusses minimum standards for social protection in the EU

As Germany holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Social Protection Committee (SPC) held a meeting at the invitation of the Federal Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs.

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„Together for #MySocialEurope”: More than just crisis management

What does a Social Europe mean in concrete terms? This is a question that Hubertus Heil, Germany’s Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, discussed with high-ranking guests during the Online Panel “Together for #MySocialEurope: Let’s talk!” Viewers also had an active part: They could join the discussion via a chat feature. Read a short summary and watch the recording of the event here.

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Yes to labour mobility – but it must be decent and fair

Information, counselling and support: On 27 August, State Secretary Schmachtenberg visited the German Trade Union Confederation’s “Fair Mobility” project in Berlin.

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Ways to experience other European countries - bolstering opportunities through the European Social Fund

Gain work experience abroad and see Europe with new eyes: The European Social Fund helps disadvantaged young people improve their career prospects by spending time abroad. For a video competition of the transnational learning network "TLN Mobility", young Europeans described their personal experiences.

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Our Thematic Reader for the German Presidency of the Council of the EU

Our thematic reader assembles interviews, scientific contributions and position papers on our priority topics. With a foreword by Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Hubertus Heil.

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Seasonal workers are not second-class employees

Harvesting potatoes, picking asparagus or processing meat: Seasonal workers and other, similarmobile workers in the European Union (EU) make important contributions and work hard. But the COVID-19 crisis has brought abuses to light: Their employee rights are often circumvented. So, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) is determined to ensure good working conditions for each and every worker across the EU.

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Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee - for a Europe of opportunities

Young people are the future of Europe. So, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) is fully behind strengthening the Youth Guarantee during Germany's EU Council Presidency.

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#MySocialEurope - What does Europe‘s social dimension mean to you?

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2020.12.04 11:56 AM

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"Inspite of #Corona we have accomplished a lot during #EU2020de", summarizes @hubertus_heil. Together the EU’s employment & social policy ministers have made great progress...

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2020.12.03 09:30 AM

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Now live: The EU’s employment & social policy ministers are meeting virtually to discuss #PlatformWork, #EqualParticipation in the labour market, #GlobalSupplyChains, #MinimumWage and more ...

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2020.12.22 11:08 AM

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Europe is teamwork! After 6 months of Germany’s EU Council Presidency, Federal Minister @hubertus_heil is passing the baton to his Portuguese counterpart @Ana_M_MG. Together we will continue to strengthen European Solidarity.

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