The broad public consultation launched by the Commission to gather views and feedback from national authorities, social partners and citizens ended on 31 December 2016. The goal was to:
  • make an assessment of existing rights
  • reflect on new trends in work patterns due to the impact of new technologies, demographic trends or other factors
  • reflect on the particular needs of the euro area
  • help Member States outside the euro area to determine whether to participate in this initiative.

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The replies to the questionnaire are available online. Also available are position papers on the European Pillar of Social Rights from:
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