The open method of co-ordination: Some remarks regarding old-age security within an enlarged European Union

Content

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 5

1.    European integration and social policy...................................................................................6

2.    Channels influencing national old-age security at the EU level............................................. 7

3.    The Open method of co-ordination (OMC) regarding old-age security............................... 10

3.1 The role of European Institutions and Policy Committees............................................ 12

3.2 The relevant actors and their different approaches........................................................ 13

3.3 The point at issue: Social indicators and benchmarks................................................... 16

4. The OMC concerning the enlargement process....................................................................20

5. Concluding remarks..............................................................................................................22

References....................................................................................................................................... 23

Abbreviations.................................................................................................................................. 29

Figures and Tables

Figure 1: Channels of possible influences on national old-age security systems at EU level.......... 8

Table 1: Public expenditures (including public replacement revenues) to people aged
over 55 before taxes (as % of GDP) - current policy scenario.....................................18

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