Good news from around Europe
The Employment and Social Innovation Programme (EaSI), which financed a wide range of activities in the period 2014-2020, was the most suitable instrument for developing EU-wide tools and actions on social innovation and employment, such as comparative databases, studies and mutual learning platforms. This has been demonstrated by the evaluation
A new report gathers success factors and best practices of Erasmus+ projects working on digital skills and outreach to vulnerable groups on career pathways offered by vocational education and training (VET). Powered by WPeMatico
The 2025 Access City Award competition is now open for applications. This European award recognises cities which have undertaken outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico
Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs have adopted council conclusions on pension adequacy, following the publication of the 2024 Pension Adequacy Report, drafted by the Commission and the Social Protection Committee. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission is proposing guidelines for Member States’ employment policies in 2024. These guidelines, which are part of the 2024 European Semester Spring Package, set common priorities for national employment and social policies to make them fairer and more inclusive. Powered by WPeMatico
14 June 2023 marked the 3rd anniversary of the European Child Guarantee. On this occasion Child Guarantee Coordinators from 23 Member States met to discuss actions that they are carrying out in their countries. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission has launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners to gather their views on the possible direction of EU action on ensuring fair telework and the right to disconnect. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has published the report reviewing the application and implementation of Directive (EU) 2018/957. Powered by WPeMatico
Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the latest episode of Euronews ‘Real Economy’ looks at how millions of Ukrainian women and their children are adapting to life in their new host countries. Powered by WPeMatico
Euronews travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to explore how the new EU disability and parking cards will make it easier for persons with disabilities to enjoy their right to free movement as EU citizens. Powered by WPeMatico