Good news from around Europe
A year ago Russian forces began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since the war began, the European Union has provided Ukraine with €67 billion in economic, humanitarian and military support. Read more about the EU assistance to Ukraine. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has launched a 12-weeks public consultation to gather views on a European Disability Card. The questionnaire is available in all EU languages and in easy-to-read English. Powered by WPeMatico
A new report of the European Social Policy Network (ESPN) highlights how countries have simplified and digitalised the access to social protection – but challenges remain, especially for vulnerable groups. Powered by WPeMatico
Today the European Commission launched its report “Comparison of the European Qualifications Framework and the Ukrainian National Qualifications Framework”, written jointly with Ukrainian and European partners, and the European Training Foundation (ETF). Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the Commission has taken action to further improve the protection of workers from the health risks linked to the exposure to dangerous chemicals: lead and diisocyanates. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the European Commission proposes to support 559 workers dismissed by the logistics company TNT in Belgium, with €1.9 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). Powered by WPeMatico
The High-Level Group on the future of social protection and of the welfare state in the EU will present its final report and recommendations tomorrow, 7 February 2023. Powered by WPeMatico
A newly released Eurobarometer survey shows that an overwhelming majority of EU citizens support strong action at EU and national level as well as more social spending. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission presented a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality. The Plan aims to provide a more supportive environment for the scaling up of the EU’s manufacturing capacity for the net-zero technologies and products required to
The report adopted today by the Commission shows a mixed picture in the implementation efforts of the recommendation on access to social protection for workers and the self-employed, three years after its adoption by the Council. Powered by WPeMatico