Day: October 13, 2021

Public consultation on EaSI and EPMF programmes now open (deadline: 28 December 2021)

The consultation, open until 28 December 2021, aims at supporting the ex post evaluation of the Employment and Social Innovation Programme (EaSI) and the final evaluation of the European Progress Microfinance Facility (EPMF). Powered by WPeMatico

New report shows employment and unemployment rates nearly back at pre-crisis levels

The newest quarterly review of Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) shows that the EU economy and labour market have started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic with employment and unemployment at almost pre-crisis rates. Powered by WPeMatico

EU’s Regional and Local Barometer warns: €180 billion COVID gap will hit public services

EU CoR President Tzitzikostas warns €180 billion gap hole in local finances and criticises national governments’ failure to consult local governments in investment plans Powered by WPeMatico

Regions and cities welcome the European Digital Identity Wallet but point out the need for strong safeguards

The European Committee of the Regions has backed the idea of a European Digital Identity Wallet, which should enable citizens to prove their identity all across the European Union allowing them access both commercial and public services online. Members adopted today at the plenary session an opinion drafted by Mark