Year: 2022

Recent social policy developments in Estonia, Greece, Slovakia and Slovenia

Four new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social Policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on recent social policy developments in Estonia, Greece, Slovakia and Slovenia. Powered by WPeMatico

Local and regional leaders call on the EU to accelerate energy sovereignty

​​​Reflecting a shared deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, members of the ENVE commission of the European Committee of the Regions on 10-11 March put forward a set of proposals to accelerate the deployment of renewable energies and energy-saving measures as to secure Europe’s energy sovereignty. A socially

Citizen participation in cohesion policy

European Commission Speech Online, 10 Mar 2022 Dear colleagues, distinguished guests, We are brought together today by a conviction that good governance matters, and that a key pillar of good governance is c… Powered by WPeMatico

Commission supports 225 reform projects in Member States to improve their resilience, create jobs and growth

European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Mar 2022 Today, the Commission approved 225 projects under the Technical Support Instrument (TSI), to support Member States in preparing, designing and implementing reforms that will lead to modern and resilient public administrations, sustainable growth strategies and resilient economies. Powered by WPeMatico

EU Macro-Regional Strategy Week: keynote speech

European Commission Speech Brussels, 08 Mar 2022 Dear colleagues, Distinguished guests, I am delighted to welcome you to this 3rd edition of the EU Macro-Regional Strategy Week. Our motto this year: Engage, Em… Powered by WPeMatico

Ukraine: Cohesion funding to support people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 Mar 2022 The Commission has adopted today a proposal for Cohesion’s Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE) allowing Member States and regions to provide emergency support to people fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Powered by WPeMatico

Commissioner Schmit visits award-winning centre for early school leavers in Ireland

Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, visited the Youthreach Clondakin centre near Dublin. Co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), the center has a long standing reputation for helping young people aged 15-20 who left school early to bounce back – and take their first successful steps toward