The European Pillar of Social Rights sets out 20 principles that guide the Union towards a fair, inclusive, opportunity-rich social Europe. A new Action Plan will help implement these principles across the Union while respecting each country’s social model and strengthening Europe’s social market economy. The initiative follows President von der Leyen’s Political Guidelines.

The Commission seeks feedback on how the 2021 Action Plan performed, the main lessons from its delivery, and where additional action may be necessary. Input will inform a new Action Plan that the Commission intends to launch in the coming months. The public consultation and the call for evidence remain open for 12 weeks, closing on 10 September 2025.

The 2021 Action Plan strengthened Europe’s social market economy and listed 75 actions at EU and national level. According to the Commission, all 75 actions were delivered.

Skills, inclusion, employment services, and access to training are central themes under the Pillar. TCLF organisations, education and training providers, social partners, and regional authorities have an opportunity to share practical evidence on upskilling and reskilling, apprenticeship pathways, inclusion and equal opportunities, and measures that help address labour and skills shortages.

Stakeholders can take part in two ways, both open until 10 September 2025:
• Respond to the public consultation questionnaire.
• Submit input to the call for evidence with data, case studies, or recommendations.