European Pillar of Social Rights
The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission launched the European Pillar of Social Rights as a response to the aftermath of the global financial crisis (2008–2013), which has had a negative effect on the quality of life across the EU. The European institutions that have signed this commitment will strengthen social convergence, social justice and sustainable social well-being by 2030, taking into account the well-being of all EU citizens. Since 2021, the EPSR has been an integral part of all EU policies and its implementation is monitored in the context of the European Semester. A set of indicators has been agreed to monitor the implementation of the EPSR principles and some are currently being developed by Eurostat. Member States have reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of the EPSR by adopting an Action Plan at the Porto Summit in May 2021.
European Pillar of Social Rights, Slovenia 2000–2020
According to most European Pillar of Social Rights headline indicators (EPSR), Slovenia ranks high among EU Member States, although a more detailed analysis of EPSR principles and rights shows that challenges exist in different areas.