Category: Social

EQAVET Network Peer Learning Activity focused on quality assurance of micro-credentials

Over 60 representatives from the EQAVET Network and neighbouring countries came together, online, to explore quality assurance of micro-credentials in vocational education and training on 8 – 9 November 2022. The Peer Learning Activity was virtually hosted by Ireland. Powered by WPeMatico

EU and ILO launch first ever Just Transition Pavilion at COP-27

This year at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the European Commission together with the International Labour Organization (ILO) is hosting the first ever Just Transition Pavilion at the annual UN climate conference. Powered by WPeMatico

Pact for Skills expands to 1000 members as it marks its second anniversary

Two years after its launch, the Pact for Skills celebrates an important milestone as its membership grows to 1 000 members, including large multinational companies, SMEs, local training providers, and chambers of commerce. The Pact is a central element of the European Skills Agenda. Powered by WPeMatico

Recent social policy developments in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Montenegro, the Netherlands and Slovakia

The last series of Flash Reports prepared by the European Social Policy Network (ESPN) is now available and provides information on recent social policy developments in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Montenegro, the Netherlands and Slovakia. Powered by WPeMatico

High-level live discussion: Supporting Ukrainians in the EU through apprenticeships

On 27 October 2022, the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) held a high-level live discussion on supporting Ukrainians in the EU through apprenticeships. The event explored how apprenticeships can be used as a tool to support Ukrainians displaced by the war and address their educational, employment and societal needs. Powered

Follow us at the Cop27

We are organising 4 conferences and participating in 4 others. All of them will be live streamed and we invite you to follow them online. For the occasion, we created a dedicated webpage on our new website where you can: Find more information about the conferences we are organising or

Hybrid Social Situation Monitor & Research Seminar: Labour and skills shortages in the EU -17 January 2023

The Social Situation Monitor (SSM) Research Seminars aim to provide a forum to discuss the theoretical, methodological and policy implications of the latest economic and social research. Powered by WPeMatico

2022 annual report of the Social Protection Committee now available

The 2022 Annual Report of the Social Protection Committee (SPC) delivers on the Committee’s core task to monitor the social situation in the EU and the developments in social protection policies in the Member States. Powered by WPeMatico

New report on minimum income published

On 17 October 2022, the Council of the EU endorsed the key conclusions of the first joint report of the Social Protection Committee (SPC) and the European Commission on minimum income. Powered by WPeMatico