Today, the European Association of Paritarian Institutions (AEIP) published a statement expressing appreciation for the recent draft report and amendments by the JURI Committee and the opinion by the ECON Committee of the European Parliament on the proposal for a directive harmonizing aspects of insolvency law. In this input, we reiterate our position that the original European Commission proposal lacks sufficient protection regarding employees’ labour and social security rights. Therefore, we support the recent amendments from the JURI Committee of the European Parliament, which introduce adequate safeguards for employees’ rights. AEIP highlights that this directive must ensure that employees are ...
On Friday, 30 May 2025, the European Association of Paritarian Institutions (AEIP) submitted its response to the European Commission call for evidence on the revision of EU rules on sustainable finance disclosure. In our input, we advocate for the upcoming review of the SFDR to be consistent with the simplification and streamlining approach proposed under the Omnibus package, particularly with the proposed amendments to the content of sustainability disclosure rules under the CSRD. In addition, AEIP highlights the need to adapt reporting requirements to better reflect the unique needs and features of pension funds. Unlike other financial market participants (FMPs), ...
On November 2024, AEIP published a Mapping report of social ID Cards in the Construction Sector Across the European Economic Area drew up with the collaboration of the Italian member CNCE (Commissione Nazionale Paritetica per le Casse Edili). The Report is the result of an analysis conducted within the SIDE-CIC Project (Social Identity Cards in Construction), co-funded by the European Commission through the Social Dialogue Programme and led by EU social partners FIEC and EFBWW. Social Identity Cards in construction aim to enhance enforcement of EU regulations, promote transparency for workers, employers, and labour authorities, and support fair and equitable ...
Position title: Policy Advisor & Project Officer – Construction Sector, Healthcare & Provident Funds Field: Social Protection, Employment, Healthcare & Project Management Job Location: Brussels Application Deadline: 23 May 2025 Start of Position: TBD The European Association of Paritarian Institutions (AEIP) is a Brussels-based advocacy organisation representing the Social Protection Funds established and jointly managed by employers and trade unions within the framework of collective agreements. AEIP represents 33 members from 15 different European countries and has a broad international network with similar institutions and universities at international level. The mission of AEIP is the enforcement of the paritarian model, ...
The European Association of Paritarian Institutions (AEIP) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to establish a single digital declaration portal (eDeclaration) as a significant step toward streamlining procedures and reducing administrative burdens for companies posting workers across the EU. By replacing 27 fragmented national systems with a multilingual platform, this initiative has the potential to make cross-border mobility fairer and more transparent. However, to ensure the portal effectively addresses existing challenges and supports both companies and workers, AEIP recommends the following key improvements: AEIP cautions against a fully standardised approach that could weaken enforcement and undermine fair posting. Instead, AEIP supports ...
The European Association of Paritarian Institutions (AEIP) has responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the Savings and Investment Union emphasizing the critical role of paritarian occupational pensions in strengthening Europe’s savings and investment landscape. AEIP welcomes the initiative’s objective of leveraging Europe’s private savings to support broader EU economic and social goals. To this end, AEIP urges the EU to focus on increasing coverage and strengthening paritarian occupational pensions. This can be achieved by reinforcing industrial relations and enhancing the role of social partners in shaping pension policies through collective agreements, which could lead to an increase ...
AEIP welcomes the Single Market Strategy’s aim to create new momentum for a modernised single market
The European Association of Paritarian Institutions (AEIP) replied to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the Single Market Strategy for 2025. AEIP welcomes the aim of the Single Market Strategy to create new momentum for a modernised single market for goods and services, taking into consideration the needs of businesses, workers and citizens. AEIP supports the (i) removal of barriers to the free movement of goods and services, (ii) the need to tackle administrative burden and rationalise reporting requirements and (iii) calls for the European Commission to further consider the unique structure and characteristics of paritarian institutions in view ...
On 17 December, AEIP replied to EIOPA’s consultation on the draft Opinion on the supervision of liquidity risk management (LRM) of Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORPs). We agree with EIOPA that is prudent and necessary that IORPs have in place the necessary risk management functions. Notably, the current legislation already address this requirement. Under Article 25 of the IORP II Directive, pension funds are mandated to implement effective risk management functions to address liquidity and concentration risks. In our response, AEIP emphasize the need for a comprehensive yet proportionate supervisory approach that adheres to the principle of minimum harmonization ...
On 27 November 2024, AEIP with PensionsEurope sent a joint letter to the ESAs Chairpersons and Chair, to request the ESAs to issue a no-action letter to national competent authorities (NCAs) to address challenges coming from DORA enforcement, ahead of the application date of 17 January 2025. In the joint letter the two associations point out that the lack of finalised level 2 texts such as the ITS on the register of information and the RTS on subcontracting, makes it challenging for compliance work and creates legal uncertainty. Ensuring legal certainty for financial entities would be aligned with new EU ...
Position title: Intern Field: Project management, office administration and policy Job Location: Brussels Application Deadline: 3rd January 2025 Internship period: from 3 February to 11 July 2025 The European Association of Paritarian Institutions of Social Protection (AEIP) is seeking motivated young professionals in administration, project management and EU affairs to join its Brussels team as a full-time paid intern. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in office management, project coordination, and active support for AEIP's working groups. As an intern, you will play a key role in implementing our Action Plan, gaining valuable insights into the functioning of a European advocacy ...
