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Informal meeting of EU social affairs ministers, 14-15 April 2025
14 April - 15 April
Official Council meetings are organised by the Council of the EU and chaired by the Council presidency. However, each Council presidency also organises informal meetings of ministers to discuss initiatives related to a particular topic or Council configuration.
More information about the agenda and the outcome of this meeting is available on the presidency website.
Informal meeting of social affairs ministers, 14-15 April 2025
Practical information
- 14 – 15 April 2025
- Warsaw, Poland
The discussions during the informal meeting of the employment and social affairs ministers of the EU member states will focus on key issues related to digital transformations in the labor market, integration policies, and workplace equality. Organised as part of Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, the event will provide an opportunity to exchange experiences and develop joint solutions to improve working conditions across Europe. The meeting will be chaired by Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk, Minister of Family, Labor, and Social Policy.
The first day will be dedicated to the impact of algorithms and digital technologies on the labor market. Ministers will discuss challenges related to automation and artificial intelligence, as well as the need to establish regulations that balance innovation with the protection of workers’ rights.
On the second day, participants will focus on active integration policies, including support for individuals at risk of social exclusion, retraining programmes, and the exchange of best practices in integrating migrants and the long-term unemployed.
The final part of the meeting will address labor market equality and support for individuals with caregiving responsibilities. Ministers will present strategies to help reconcile professional and family life, such as flexible employment arrangements and the development of care institutions. The Warsaw meeting aims to strengthen cooperation between member states and develop measures contributing to the creation of a modern and fair labor market in Europe.
Programme
Monday, 14 April
12.30 Arrival at the conference venue (doorstep – all media)
13.00 Welcome lunch
14.00 Plenary session – Digital Changes and Algorithms in the World of Work – Development of Social Dialogues, Employees’ Right to Information
16.30 Family photo (photo op)
Tuesday, 15 April
09.00 Plenary session – Active Integration Policy of European Union Countries
11.00 Coffee Break
11.30 Plenary session – Equality in the Labour Market: Innovative Policies to Support Care Responsibilities
13.30 Lunch
13:45 Press conference (all media)
Guidelines for media