Study on the ‘social dimension’ of the EU

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The study on the ‘social dimension’ of the EU aimed at identifying thematic key areas that should be covered by benchmarking processes during the next upward policy convergence in order to strengthen the social dimension of the EU. The study not only suggested potential benchmarking indicators but discussed their pros and cons. This included considering the pitfalls for benchmarking the “Social Union”. Accompanying measures were suggested that may help the EU to benchlearn from its manifold experiences and social systems.