AGE views on Spring Summit conclusions: Is the crisis so much out of control that EU leaders had to cancel the Employment Summit?

AGE is disappointed by the outcome of the Spring Summit on 19-20 March and, in particular, by the decision to cancel the Employment Summit and replace it with a simple meeting with the troïka. Furthermore, no real decision was taken to implement a regulatory system to supervise and control the financial institutions, although the Presidency Conclusions reiterated the policy mix for responding to the economic crisis already agreed on 1 March. AGE considers that the EU needs to act urgently to put a coordinated regulatory mechanism in place to monitor and control financial markets and relaunch employment. Trust needs to be rebuilt urgently and for that we need a new European system which will ensure that errors and mismanagement will stop now. Action at national level is not enough.

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 March 2010 22:05

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Spring Council conclusions take on board the need to consider intergenerational solidarity in all four components of flexicurity

AGE warmly welcomes the emphasis placed in the Spring Summit conclusions, following the Council meeting of 13-14 March 2008, on the need to consider intergenerational solidarity within all four components of flexicurity. AGE considers intergenerational solidarity to be essential in promoting the interests of all members of European society. It is therefore crucial that an intergenerational approach is also taken in the contribution of the European Alliance for Families to promoting a better reconciliation of work and family life.

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 March 2010 22:07

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27 March 2006 - 2006 Spring Summit Conclusions

Press Release Spring 23-24 March 06

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