Category: Social

Call for expression of interest: 7th meeting of the European Migration Forum

The European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee are launching the call for expression of interest to participate to the 7th meeting of the European Migration Forum, which will take place on 20-21 October 2022 in Brussels . The European Migration Forum is a platform for dialogue between

EU Cohesion Policy: €42.7 billion for Italy to support sustainable growth, employment and modernisation while reducing regional disparities

European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Jul 2022 Thanks to the adoption of the Cohesion Policy Partnership Agreement between the Commission and Italy, Italy will receive €42.7 billion from the EU in 2021-2027 to promote economic, social and territorial cohesion, with a particular focus on the Southern regions. Powered by

New Pact for Skills partnership to boost digital skills

Today, with the support of the Commission, EU associations, companies, organisations, trade unions, universities, training providers and national federations set up a new partnership for skills in the digital ecosystem. Powered by WPeMatico

EU Cohesion Policy: €3.5 billion for Estonia’s economic and social development and green transition in 2021-2027

European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Jul 2022 Estonia will receive €3.5 billion Cohesion Policy funding to support economic, social and territorial cohesion in 2021-2027 in the framework of the Partnership Agreement between the Commission and Estonia, which was adopted today. Powered by WPeMatico

Call for abstracts: The social and labour market impact of rising prices in the EU

Researchers and academics across Europe are invited to submit abstracts of recent papers analysing social and labour market impact of rising prices in the EU, with a special focus on vulnerable groups. The selected papers will be presented by (one of) the author(s) during the Social Situation Monitor Research Seminar

EU Cohesion Policy: €23 billion for the economic and social development of Portugal in 2021-2027

European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 Jul 2022 Under the Partnership Agreement, concluded between the Commission and Portugal, €23 billion will be made available to support the economic, social and territorial cohesion in Portugal until the end of the decade. Powered by WPeMatico

Access to internet and digital services is vital to achieve cohesion between EU territories

The growing digital divide between urban and rural areas is one of the major challenges faced by citizens and businesses in Europe. EU, national, regional and local governments must therefore intensify cooperation to ensure a decent access to internet and digital services in key areas such as healthcare, education, public

REACT-EU: €46.9 million for Belgium and Germany to support individuals fleeing Russia’s aggression

Belgium and Germany will receive an additional €46.9 million under REACT-EU to support jobseekers, disadvantaged students, homeless people and others in need, including those are fleeing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Powered by WPeMatico