Digitalisation and the Future of Work and Social Relations

2 November 2017

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Digitalisation and the future of work and social relations

CEC CALL-conference

23 – 25 April 2018, Berlin, Germany

Digitalisation has become one of the most discussed topics in Europe. The Digital Single Market is a key priority for the European Commission. The states in Europe have set up plans to strengthen their digital potential and the fear of governments is to be left behind concerning expected economic growth and the creation of new jobs if one is not part of this very dynamic development.

One main question is how digitalisation will affect the labour market more and more and shape social relations. This question relates not only to the concern that many jobs might be lost and unemployment will rise again as a result of automation and the use of robots, but incorporates also the discussion about how the profile and conditions of labour will evolve – through more automation and new forms of work (online platforms, sharing economy etc.). There is no doubt that this technological process will have implications for social relations.

That is why we would like to invite to a European discussion for the churches in Europe. Quality of work, working conditions and the development of social relations are essential topics for churches, grounded in the wisdom of the dignity of every person created in the image of God and appointed to work for the protection but also flourishing of creation and for the common good.

The conference will bring together Churches and Church Organisations from all over Europe to raise awareness, exchange theological and social-ethical perspectives, and to develop tools to use at home in the form of a study guide or the formulation of key questions.

Furthermore, the conference will contribute to the CEC-Assembly 2018 (31 May – 6 June 2018) in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Finally, it will identify key messages and recommendations for national as well as EU policy to be used and introduced at national and EU level.

The conference will be organised in cooperation with and with the support of the Kirchlicher Dienst in der Arbeitswelt, Germany, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and the Church of Sweden.

Therefore, we would like to invite you to save the date of the conference already now in your Agenda or to inform an interested person in your Church or organisation about this upcoming event.

At the beginning of 2018 you will receive detailed information and a registration form.

You will find more information about CALL here:

But do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Kind regards,

In Christ

Frank-Dieter Fischbach

Executive Secretary

Conference of European Churches

Rue Joseph II, 174

B-1000 Bruxelles

Tel. +32 2 234 68 39

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