Year: 2022

‘It’s time for the EU to be closer to its people’ – greater role for local and regional government can help restore trust in the EU

The brutal invasion of Ukraine has been a reminder that, despite their differences, the EU’s 27 member states are closely bound by a commitment to peace, common fundamental values, democracy and solidarity. Yet public trust in the EU remains low: the recent French Presidential election results are a moment of

Discurso sobre o Dia da Europa

European Commission Discurso Évora, 09 May 2022 É com enorme gosto que assinalo hoje, aqui, convosco, o Dia da Europa, nesta magnífica cidade de Évora, uma cidade que pela sua história, cultura e tradições fa… Powered by WPeMatico

New Pact for Skills partnership to bolster skills in the proximity and social economy sector

Today, with the support of the Commission, social economy organisations, impact investors, microfinance providers, ethical and cooperative banks, vocational education and training providers, as well as regions, set up a large-scale partnership for skills development in the Proximity and Social Economy industrial ecosystem. Powered by WPeMatico

TSI Annual Conference

European Commission Speech Online, 05 May 2022 Dear colleagues, It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this Technical Support Annual Conference. I am delighted to see so many participants from all the… Powered by WPeMatico

European Pillar of Social Rights: now available in the “easy-to-read” format

The European Commission has published the easy-to-read version of the European Pillar for Social Rights and its Action Plan. Easy-to-read texts are designed to be understood by people with intellectual disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico

A new call for proposals to boost social innovation

The new call for proposals on “Social innovations for a fair green and digital transition” aims at funding 15 to 20 projects that develop and test integrated and inclusive social innovation approaches to promote a fair green and digital transition. Submission deadline is 2 August 2022. Powered by WPeMatico

Commission holds consultation with social partners on the forthcoming social dialogue communication

The consultation hearing offered an opportunity for EU level social partners to engage with the European Commission on the forthcoming initiative to promote social dialogue, and to discuss the proposals in view of the chapeau Communication on social dialogue. Powered by WPeMatico

Download this practical booklet for Ukrainian children and EU teachers – with visuals, in all EU languages

The Publications Office of the EU has created a visual booklet in all EU languages to help Ukrainian and English speakers overcome the first communication barriers. It is proving very popular in classrooms around Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

EPP Cohesion Monitoring Group: “The European Bauhaus in practice”

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 03 May 2022 Commissioner Gabriel, Dear Andrey, Honourable members, Dear colleagues, The New European Bauhaus is built on a positive vision: a belief that the green transiti… Powered by WPeMatico

European Parliament will award “European Democracy Sites”

The European Parliament has established a new award scheme, the European Democracy Sites, run by the House of European History. For 2022, the goal is to nominate one site per member state of the European Union. The scheme will support the visibility of a historical site and its efforts to