European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan: Call for Evidence and Public Consultation

European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan: Call for Evidence and Public Consultation

On 18 June, the European Commission opened a public consultation (available here), and a call for evidence (available here) regarding the new Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights. Both calls close on 10 September 2025. According to the Commission 

To recall, the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) sets out 20 key principles which guide the EU towards a strong social Europe. The EPSR Action Plan published in 2021 intended to help implement the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights across the Union, through key actions, such as the European Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and through three key targets:

• At least 78% of the population aged 20 to 64 should be in employment by 2030.
• At least 60% of all adults should participate in training every year
• The number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion should be reduced by at least 15 million by 2030 

More information about the public consultation and call for evidence available here.

20 key principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights available here.

2021 European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan available here.