The Labour and Social Affairs unit of the permanent representation is responsible for employment and social policy related topics. Our main task is to represent the German government in the Social Questions Working Party of the Council of the European Union, which negotiates proposals for directives and regulations of the Council concerning – among others - the labour market, labour law, occupational health and safety, securing skilled labour, social security and inclusion of persons with disabilities.

Our unit is in regular dialogue with the relevant EU institutions and organisations, and maintains close contacts with the European Economic and Social Committee and social partners.

Further information is available at:

Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council

Working Party on Social Questions

European Year of Skills

Labor and Social Affairs within the European Commission (DG EMPL)

Labor and Social Affairs within the European Parliament (EMPL Committee)

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