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The ILO has been working with the institutions of the European Union (EU) since 1958. Historically, the EU has been at the forefront of social justice and decent work with its social model that has inspired many countries in the world. 

The EU actively participates in discussions and negotiations at the institutional meetings of the ILO (the International Labour Conference, and the Governing Body), notably on the adoption of Conventions, Recommendations, and other important texts.

The European Union is the largest contributor to the ILO’s development cooperation programme. Thanks to a shared vision that economic and social progress should go hand in hand, the EU - ILO partnership fosters impactful initiatives globally in support of Decent Work and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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"Implementation of social and labour standards are key for economic development" - ILO at high-level conference on European Social Charter...
High-level conference on the European Social Charter in Vilnius, Lithuania on 4 July, 2024

"Implementation of social and labour standards are key for economic development" - ILO at high-level conference on European Social Charter...

ILO and EUROSTAT host global conference on measuring new forms of employment
Assistant Director-General Manuela Tomei addresses the conference

ILO and EUROSTAT host global conference on measuring new forms of employment

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ILO helps facilitate labour market and migration information sharing in the EU-India corridor

ILO helps facilitate labour market and migration information sharing in the EU-India corridor

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EU Support to improved quality of VET education (EU4Employment and Education)

EU Support to improved quality of VET education (EU4Employment and Education)

EU support to inclusive labour markets in the Republic of Moldova

EU support to inclusive labour markets in the Republic of Moldova

Exchange of letters between the European Commission and the ILO (2021)

Exchange of letters between the European Commission and the ILO (2021)

Conclusions of the high-level meeting between the ILO and the European Commission (2022)

Conclusions of the high-level meeting between the ILO and the European Commission (2022)

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