Year: 2022

The winner of the #MySocialRights Video Competition is Patryk from Poland

The #MySocialRights Video Competition’s results are out! The winner is Patryk whose video received the most likes and shares on Facebook. The competition aimed to promote social Europe and social rights among young Europeans. Powered by WPeMatico

Intervention online lors de la Conférence « Les nouveaux horizons de la cohésion des territoires »

European Commission Discours Brussels, 03 Feb 2022 Mme la Ministre, Chère amie, Jacqueline Gourault, Chers collègues, Je voudrais vous remercier pour cette invitation tout d’abord, qui me donne l’opportunité de … Powered by WPeMatico

The High Level Group on European Democracy adopted its final report

The High Level Group on European Democracy chaired by former President of the European Council Herman van Rompuy adopted its final report. This report will be considered as part of the contribution of local and regional authorities to the Conference on the Future of Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

CIVEX Commission demonstrates further commitment to safeguarding democracy, freedom, security and justice

On 1 February, the meeting of the CIVEX Commission demonstrated once again the commitment of its members to bring forward the CoR’s work on safeguarding democracy, freedom, security and justice, by appointing three rapporteurs to tackle issues of immense importance in today’s society: Reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections, the

Video message for the event “White Paper on the Reform of Family Support in Spain”

European Commission Discurso Brussels, 03 Feb 2022 Estimadas Ministras Belarra y Montero;  Estimado Secretario de Estado de Derechos Sociales;  Señoras y señores; Es para mí un honor y un placer participar en es… Powered by WPeMatico

ESF+ project in Hungary helps unemployed people to find work and self-esteem

The project, funded by the European Social Fund, is targeted at people from Roma communities – particularly women – who face social prejudice and labour market discrimination. Delivered in 66 employment sites across the country, the project provides training for two roles: child and youth inspector; and social care provider

ESF+ project in Denmark prevents early school leaving

At VUC Storstrøm on Zealand, an educational institution in Denmark, teachers and tutors have been given a new digital tool to help prevent early school leaving. Co-funded by the European Social Fund, the app makes it possible to ask for help anonymously and contribute to improving inclusion. Powered by WPeMatico

Video message: Colloque internationale sur le développement urbain durable (présidence française)

European Commission Discours Brussels, 01 Feb 2022 Chers collègues, La Commission Européenne est sur le point de publier son rapport triennal, sur l’état des villes et régions de l’Europe, le 8ième rapport sur l… Powered by WPeMatico

Highlights of the January plenary of the European Committee of the Regions

In case you missed the #CoRplenary: The EU’s support for a rural revival and €500bn regional investment, delivering cohesion policy, the European Green Deal and the Conference on the Future of Europe were major topics at the two-day plenary of the CoR. The remote plenary also covered the delivery of

Speech at the “FEUP’s Day 2022 celebrations” organised by Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto

European Commission Discurso Porto, 28 Jan 2022 Exmo. Vice-Reitor da Universidade do Porto, Professor Doutor Pedro Rodrigues, Exmo. Diretor da FEUP, Professor Doutor João Falcão e Cunha, Restantes individuali… Powered by WPeMatico