European leaders are meeting in Sweden to discuss social issues as part of an effort to boost jobs and growth.
The half-day summit on Friday (17 November) in Gothenburg will bring together heads of state and government, as well as the EU institutions.
Billed as an event to "strengthen the EU's social dimension", the leaders will discuss, among other things, the future of education and culture.
The European Parliament, the EU Council representing member states, and the European Commission will also proclaim a European Pillar of Social Rights, whose first preamble calls for a Europe with full employment, balanced economic growth, social progress, and a quality environment.
In a statement on Thursday, Sweden's prime minister Stefan Loefven said the event would broadly focus on how to improve people's lives.
Read more: EU to proclaim 'pillar' of social rights in Gothenburg
The half-day summit on Friday (17 November) in Gothenburg will bring together heads of state and government, as well as the EU institutions.
Billed as an event to "strengthen the EU's social dimension", the leaders will discuss, among other things, the future of education and culture.
The European Parliament, the EU Council representing member states, and the European Commission will also proclaim a European Pillar of Social Rights, whose first preamble calls for a Europe with full employment, balanced economic growth, social progress, and a quality environment.
In a statement on Thursday, Sweden's prime minister Stefan Loefven said the event would broadly focus on how to improve people's lives.
Read more: EU to proclaim 'pillar' of social rights in Gothenburg
