The European Commission works with a wide range of partners in the domain of employment and social affairs, including international organisations, partner countries, external agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

This includes:

• organising public consultations before taking major policy initiatives.
• helping national governments coordinate their efforts to create jobs, make pensions sustainable and tackle poverty and social exclusion.
• cooperating with international organisations, partner countries and EU decentralised agencies to promote decent work.
• supporting dialogue and cooperation with NGOs.