II. The Questionnaire
1. The added value of the OMC
To what extent has the OMC helped to achieve progress in the national policy making process and at European level?
2. The common objectives
Are the common objectives still in line with key policy priorities and do they still address the most important challenges as identified in the most recent Joint Reports?
3. Indicators and targets
Have indicators fulfilled their role in monitoring the progress achieved towards the common objectives? Have targets proved to be both feasible and effective in driving forward more ambitious policy reform?
4. Mobilisation of all actors and co-operation at national level
Has the OMC, on the national level, been implemented effectively and in a way conducive to better coordination between different government departments and levels, and to greater mobilisation of stakeholders?
5. Working methods at European level
Have the working methods developed at European level to promote mutual learning and to discuss results of the open method of coordination been the most appropriate and effectively managed?
6. The links between the OMC and other processes
How do you assess the interaction between the OMC in the field of social inclusion and pensions and other relevant coordination processes on the EU level?
7. Future development of the OMC in a streamlined context
What suggestions would you make for the future development of the open method of coordination in the field of social protection and social inclusion?
Feel free to raise other points you would like to address in this evaluation process that are not covered by the present questionnaire.