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:

• EU and international bodies, parliaments and political groups
• Governments
• Individual experts
• National parliaments, regional/local governments or authorities
• Other EU-level/international organisations
• Other national-level organisations
• Social Partners: Trade unions
• Social Partners: Employers organisation
  

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