Public Services
Promoting and protecting public services in Europe
EPSU wants to see a European Union that recognizes and supports the role of public services in contributing to sustainable development and quality of life. In an increasingly integrated Europe it is important to tackle issues such as tax dumping and cut-throat competition, which put pressure on public services and concentrate increasing amounts of wealth in fewer and fewer hands. Fair and progressive taxation, good governance and effective regulation are needed to guarantee quality public services for all.
Date
Feb. 28, 2018
European Pillar of Social Rights – now is the time to seize the opportunities!
On 22-23 February EPSU/ETUI organized a workshop on the European Pillar of Social Rights to assess how the Pillar can contribute to fairer, more cohesive and equal societies, including through supporting the universal provision of quality public services and strong social dialogue.
Nov. 20, 2017
EU Pillar of Social Rights – Time for action says EPSU
The European Institutions signed the EU Pillar of Social Rights at the EU Social Summit on 17 November 2017 in Gothenburg. The Pillar, which sets out the commitment of Member States and the European Union to develop a Social Europe.