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Considerations highlight areas of particular importance for the labour market integration of refugees and displaced people related to language, skills and qualifications, partners and institutions, and employers. Powered by WPeMatico
The Peer Review reflected on support mechanisms for internal QA systems within national education systems, taking into consideration existing tools, the needs of relevant stakeholders in the national education system, and activities conducted by the Ministry of Education Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has published its Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report 2023. Powered by WPeMatico
Applications for the 2024 Access City Award competition will open in July. This award recognises cities which have undertaken outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission welcomes the political agreement between the European Parliament and Member States on the Commission’s proposal to update the EU Directive on asbestos at work. Powered by WPeMatico
On a proposal from the Commission, the Council of the EU adopted the Recommendation on strengthening social dialogue in the EU. Powered by WPeMatico
As part of the implementation of the action plan for the social economy, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Council recommendation on developing social economy framework conditions on 13 June 2023. Powered by WPeMatico
According to the Commission’s report, people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU have difficulties in accessing essential services such as energy, transport and digital communication. The report, the first-ever on this issue, sheds light on the structural challenges these groups face in using such services and
Today, the Commission adds a pillar to the European Health Union: a new comprehensive approach to mental health. With 20 flagship initiatives and €1.23 billion in EU funding from different financial instruments, the Commission will support Member States putting people and their mental health first. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has proposed to support 603 workers dismissed by a logistics company in Belgium with €2.2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). Powered by WPeMatico