Good news from around Europe
Five years after the proclamation of the European Pillar of Social Rights at the Gothenburg Summit in 2017, the Commission has put forward more than 130 initiatives to implement the Pillar and deliver a social Europe that is fair, inclusive and full of opportunities. Powered by WPeMatico
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
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
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
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
Six cities have been shortlisted for the 2023 Access City Award competition. Powered by WPeMatico
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
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
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
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