EU Social Policy actions must be better aligned to strengthening Competitiveness

A competitive and sustainable economy with a high level of employment is the basis for the European economic and social model which also contributes to better economic and social convergence. Enhancing productivity based on skills and knowledge is the only sound recipe for maintaining the wellbeing of European societies. The social dimension of Europe cannot be strengthened without economic growth and a well-functioning internal market. This document summarises the Employers’ Group view on the social dimension of the EU for the next political cycle and its reflections after the La Hulpe Declaration.