Good news from around Europe
A new Eurobarometer survey released today shows that traineeships are an important stepping stone for young people into the labour market. Four in five young people (78%) surveyed did at least one traineeship, and for one in five (19%) their first work experience was a traineeship. Seven in ten people
The guidance, issued by the European Commission with the involvement of many stakeholders in the healthcare sector, provides an overview of existing good practice and practical advice aiming at reducing workers’ exposure to hazardous medicinal products. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has announced the EU members of the EU-US Talent for Growth Task Force. The Task Force will start its work at its inaugural meeting on 17 May 2023. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, with the support of the Commission, a large-scale Skills Partnership for the space sector dedicated to data, services and applications has been launched. Powered by WPeMatico
In its latest episode, Euronews’ Real Economy magazine travels to Latvia to understand whether increased minimum wages allow people to cope with the rising cost of living. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, long-term care service providers, social partners and education and training providers, with the support of the European Commission, have set up a large-scale skills partnership for the long-term care sector. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission adopted two proposals for a Council Recommendation to address the digital divide by improving digital skills teaching and ensuring universal access to inclusive and high-quality digital education and training. The proposals go with the “European Digital Skills Certificate” pilot project, that will facilitate the recognition of certification of
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Today, the Commission launches the first-stage consultation of European social partners on a possible revision of the European Works Councils Directive. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has published the 2022 annual report on intra-EU labour mobility. The report identifies trends in free movement of workers and their family members, based on the latest available data (2021/2020). Powered by WPeMatico