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SGIs: Key developments in 2009 Brussels, February 2009

SGIs: Key developments in 2009 Brussels, February 2009. General SGI framework. - How to build on Lisbon Treaty to strengthen protection of SGIs and universal service obligation (campaigns from : ETUC, CELSIG…)

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SGIs: Key developments in 2009 Brussels, February 2009

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  1. SGIs: Key developments in 2009 Brussels, February 2009

  2. General SGI framework • - How to build on Lisbon Treaty to strengthen protection of SGIs and universal service obligation (campaigns from : ETUC, CELSIG…) • - Monitoring and evaluation of liberalisation impact (Commission report due in 2008 with EP involvement) • Social Platform project on EU approach to « vulnerable customers » (in different areas)

  3. Social Services • Development of Quality Framework (SPC working group to be set up) • PROGRESS projects on developing quality framework • Follow-up debate on applicability of internal market rules to social services (focus on role of non profit providers and public procurement) • Key EAPN concerns: affordability and participation

  4. Energy poverty • - Follow-up debate on Energy Package (between Council and Parliament): no cuts off, energy poverty definition, action plans…. EP vote in May • Follow-up to the Charter on Energy Consumer Rights • Second Citizens’ Energy Forum in October (industry, national regulators, consumers) to develop recommendations. Which NGO involvement and focus on energy poverty? (so far « vulnerable consumers »)

  5. Health Health inequalities (between and within EU countries): - public consultation until 1 April, SPC opinion by the Autumn - Commission communication end of the Year (new targets, mainstreaming, OMC?) + specific pillar in OMC Green Paper on Health Sector Workforce (end of March) Negotiation Directive on Patient Mobility (July 2008) Concerns: impact of emerging health market, keeping inequality and affordability at heart of debate

  6. Financial services • - Follow-up to 2008 study and conference • Consultation on access to a basic bank account until early April: towards what? best practice, self-regulation, recommendation or regulation (Directive) • According to EC more interest from private sector than NGOs • EAPN concern: ensure that approach to financial inclusion goes beyond just basic bank account (cover credit, data, overindebtedness…)

  7. Questions Where is EAPN added value? What meets best your needs? What should our priorities in 2006?

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