[PDF] european committee of social rights conclusions

What does the European Committee of social rights do?

This text may be subject to editorial revision. The function of the European Committee of Social Rights is to rule on the conformity of the situation in States with the European Social Charter. In respect of national reports, it adopts conclusions; in respect of collective complaints, it adopts decisions.

How many collective complaints were lodged with the European Committee of social rights?

Nine collective complaints were lodged with the European Committee of Social Rights in 2020 against six States Parties to the Charter. The Committee addressed without delay the issue of the COVID-19 pandemic and issued in April 2020 a statement of interpretation on the right to protection of health.

How many conclusions did the Committee adopt?

In the framework of the reporting procedure, the Committee adopted 401 conclusions: 165 non-conformity and 110 conclusions of conformity with the Charter. In 126 cases, the Committee was unable to assess the situation due to insufficient information ("deferrals").

Does the European Social Charter cover employment training and Equal Opportunities?

In the framework of the reporting procedure, the European Committee of Social Rights examined in 2020 national reports of 33 States Parties to the European Social Charter as regards the provisions covered by the thematic group “employment, training and equal opportunities”.