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Eurofound hosts delegation from Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Eurofound hosted a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs in Dublin on 20–21 February. The delegation included Jean Lambert MEP (Greens/EFA), Joëlle Mélin MEP (ENF), Laura Agea MEP (EFDD), Javi López MEP (S&D), and Lynn Boylan MEP (GUE/ NGL), as well as political advisers and representatives of the European Parliament’s Secretariat. 

The delegation met with the Eurofound Directorate and senior staff to discuss a range of issues related to living and working conditions in Europe, with specific presentations and discussions on the importance of comparative information and reports; addressing poverty and inequality; the new challenges for regulating work; increasing labour market participation by creating jobs and promoting integration; and the importance of social dialogue.

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