The first annual Tripartite Social Forum will be organised on 10-11 March, in the presence of Commissioner László Andor.

The forum is organised in the context of the Commission's Agenda for New Skills and Jobs and aims at enhancing the social partners’ participation and ownership of this particular flagship initiative.

The implementation of the actions proposed in this Agenda requires a mix of EU policy instruments, including legislation, policy coordination and social dialogue.

This forum will be an opportunity for a comprehensive and interactive discussion with the social partners and the Member States on the whole Agenda issues.

It will also contribute to the preparation of the forthcoming Tripartite Social Summit and to the ongoing debate on growth and jobs in times of budgetary consolidation, as well as on the role of social partners in the governance of the Europe 2020 Strategy.