Ensuring the effective implementation of the right to social security is an extremely important task, particularly in view of the freedom to take up employment in a globalised labour market. The cooperation of international organisations such as the Council of Europe and the European Union can assist their members in securing this protection. The aim of this article is to contrast the activities of these organisations and assess the effectiveness of the legal solutions they provide in order to prove they are international actors with equal opportunities to act. While previous research has focused on the extent of social rights protection provided by each of these organisations separately, the interplay between them in the area of social security has received minimal attention. This study highlights the existence of interdependence not only in the context of initiating specific actions but also in the exchange of good practices and in responding to current challenges. This is particularly important for those countries that are members of both organisations, although it is also relevant for others.
Joanna Ryszka (Wed,) studied this question.