This event takes place twice a year before the sessions of the European Council and is designed to ensure ‘continuous consultation between the Council, the European Commission and the social partners’ to make it possible for the social partners at European level to be active through social dialogue in the implementation of various aspects of the EU’s strategy for economic growth and employment.

The Union recognises and supports the role of the social partners at its level, taking into account the diversity of national systems. It facilitates dialogue between them, respecting their autonomy. The Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment contributes to social dialogue - Minister Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk emphasised.

The Tripartite Social Summit was dedicated to economically and socially strong Europe. The issues discussed included:

• An industrial strategy with quality jobs at its heart,
• A single market that benefits both businesses and workers,
• Addressing the shortage of skilled labour.

The evolution of the single market requires openness to changes arising from dynamic social and technological progress, including new forms of employment and work opportunities, with particular focus on digital advancements; however, such openness needs to come hand in hand with an adequate level of protection for workers - Minister Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk said.

Polish Presidency of the EU Council

Next year (2025), Poland will take over the presidency of the Council of the EU, thus occupying an important place in the Summit meetings. The usual participants include the President of the European Council, the President of the Commission and, represented at the highest level, the current Council Presidency, the two subsequent Presidencies and the main European workers’ and employers’ organisations, including the ETUC (European Trade Union Confederation) and BusinessEurope (Confederation of European Business).