Pilíř sociálních práv

Presenting work that is happening and sharing best practice is hugely inspiring and encouraging but there needs to be a policy framework in which such actions take place and which promotes a positive direction of travel towards social justice.  On Thursday this week the Commission published the long awaited Pillar of Social Rights proposal. Across Eurodiaconia our members have been advocating for an ambitious proposal that would address not only employment issues but critical social issues as well and we are pleased to see much of what we have called for in the final proposal. The Pillar as presented is a strong start. Recognising the need to fight extreme poverty such as homelessness, guarantee minimum income and ensure access to quality long term care services, the Pillar perhaps represents the most ambitious approach to social policy seen in the European Union for many years. However, it is a proposal, and it comes with little legislative strength, depending instead on national governments to implement the proposals.