EU initiatives to address the cost of living, including the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs

MEPs quiz the Commission and the Council on the best use of EU funds to help citizens cope with the rising cost of living. The debate comes amid strong inflation, rising interest rates and rocketing energy prices, triggered by the post-COVID-19 recovery and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs.