Concerning the social rights you will be discussing. Are you not afraid to "run out of fuel" and result in a lack of efficiency? [ Ссылка ] We are working towards reforms and changes. The regulations will come. The workers on the platforms are an important social issue. Minimum salaries are at the heart of the 2019 campaign and we want to make progress on this field. We will discuss these matters today together with the EU social partners.
Is digital taxation the key to social justice when we see the example of Biden?
Yes. However, I invite you to look at the US policies. I am glad the US is following us in this proposal, which had been blocked by the US in the past. If they are able to reach us, it would be as a result of our work. A long road is ahead for the US to reach EU’s digital taxation.
Europeans are working to ensure equal access to vaccines for all.
Actually, this is not a discussion about waiver of patents.
First, laboratories cannot produce vaccines tomorrow, it takes time. EU is working on giving vaccine doses to those in need.
Second, we cannot block ingredients and vaccines. Today the UK blocks many vaccine ingredients. We are the most generous in the world in terms of vaccine supply when we see that the United States is keeping the vaccines for its people. In Europe we export the most of vaccines to third countries.
Third, the key is transfer of technology to produce vaccines to help the developing countries. I am favourable to have this debate. We must preserve research and foster innovation. Solidarity is needed.
Will it be possible to convince Chancellor Merkel?
We are working together with Chancellor Merkel and the European Commission.
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The Porto Social Summit is an event hosted by the Portuguese presidency of the Council of the European Union. It consists of a high-level conference with social partners and an informal meeting of EU heads of state or government.
The overall aim is to set the European social policy agenda for the next decade and ensure that we face the challenges of the present and of the future leaving no one behind. At the high-level conference, member states, European institutions, social partners and civil society come together to reinforce their commitment to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
The EU proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights in 2017. The pillar sets out 20 key principles that guide us towards a strong social Europe that is fair, inclusive and full of opportunity in the 21st century.
In March 2021, the European Commission presented an action plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The action plan proposes a number of initiatives and sets three main targets to be achieved throughout Europe by 2030 such as an employment rate of at least 78% in the European Union, at least 60% of adults attending training courses every year and reducing the number of people at risk of social exclusion or poverty by at least 15 million people, including 5 million children.
The Porto Social Summit takes place, on 7 May 2021, in Porto. It gives political impetus to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and its Action Plan, underlining its central role in the European recovery and the adaptation to the climate, digital and demographic transitions. It also provides an opportunity to reinforce dialogue with social partners and with citizens.
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