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Contribution to policy-making Position papers
EPR lobbies for interests of social service providers at European level. Policy issues are discussed in the EPR Board, in the Executive Committee and at regular Strategic Workshops for Directors. These forums contribute to the formulation of position papers prepared in full consultation with the membership.
Important dossiers EPR has been working on include the debate on Quality of social services of general interest, the Services Directive and the priorities of successive EU Disability Action Plans. As a member of the HLG on Disability, EPR has also been involved in dossiers on disability mainstreaming in the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) in social protection and social inclusion, the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and the adoption of the new State Aid Block Exemption Regulation.
Position papers
Modernisation of Social Services
A highlight in EPR's Public Affairs orientation has been the development of a roadmap for 'Modernisation of Social Services'. During the Public Affairs Event in December, EPR launched the Charter on disability-related Health and Social Services. The 10 pathways to modernisation laid out in this Charter reflect the results of EPR’s experience in international co-operation, and are an attempt to translate the abstract concept of ‘modernisation’ into concrete guidelines and actions. With this Charter, EPR intends to contribute in a constructive manner to the ongoing debate on how to secure the highest quality of services for all within the given financial and human resource constraints.
Charter on Modernisation of disability-related Health and Social Services
Impact of EU legislation on social services
On 29 September 2009 EPR together with the partners of the Informal Network of Social Services providers organised a seminar on the impact of the EC law on the delivery of social services of general interest. Case studies have been presented on the negative and sometimes positive effects of EU regulations in the field of public procurement, state aid and competition. Pluryn and Josefs-Gesellschaft took part in the event and illustrated the Dutch and German situation.
Final report on the impact of EU legislation on the delivery of SSGI |
