European Pillar of Social Right
From theory to practice
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
9:30-9:50
Welcome and introductory remarks
by Tamás Meszerics, Greens-EFA shadow rapporteur for the EP report on the social pillar 9:50-11:15Panel I: Strengths and limitations of the Lisbon Treaty
What is currently already covered by the European social acquis and what should be further addressed? Moderator : Jean Lambert, Greens/EFA Coordinator of the EMPL Committee Speakers:- Anastasia Poulou, Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Social Law and Social Policy
- Jana Hainsworth, President of Social Platform
- Esther Lynch, Confederal Secretary ETUC
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11:15-12:40Panel II: Rights & enforcement
What should the Commission and Member States do to ensure the full implementation of the pillar and the enforcement of social rights throughout the EU? Moderator : Philippe Lamberts, Greens/EFA Co-President Speakers:- Allan Larsson, Special Adviser for the European Pillar of Social Rights at the Juncker Cabinet
- Attila Lindner, University College London
- Anne Van Lancker, author of the Proposal for EU Framework Directive in Minimum Income, former MEP