Good news from around Europe
The European Commission has today presented an Action Plan to help the European social economy thrive, tapping into its economic and job-creation potential, as well as its contribution to a fair and inclusive recovery, and the green and digital transitions. Powered by WPeMatico
The 8th meeting of the Green Deal Going Local working group focused on an assessment of Glasgow’s COP26 climate conclusions and the prospects for enhanced cooperation with the United Nations in view of the next COP27 summit, due to take place in Egypt in 2022. Members exchanged on the 2022
The 2022 Access City Award goes to Luxembourg City. A jury of accessibility experts recognised the city for its wide range of innovative solutions and improvements to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico
Cohesion policy must address the issues of gender equality and women’s participation in the labour market, which are crucial to envisage greater economic and social cohesion in Europe. This is the call included in an opinion drafted by Donatella Porzi, Regional Councillor for the Region of Umbria (Italy), which was
New rules have entered into force, which will ensure transparent reporting of reforms and investments for the recovery and social spending under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Powered by WPeMatico
The economic and social recovery, as well as the green and digital transitions, can only succeed if local and regional authorities are directly involved in preparing and implementing the national recovery and resilience plans (NRRPs). Powered by WPeMatico
Regions and cities are calling on the European Commission to provide more support to all levels of government in the endeavour to end homelessness in Europe by 2030. In a debate with Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, members of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) welcomed
The annual conference celebrates the European Day of Persons with Disabilities. At the Access City Award ceremony, which closes the conference, Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, will announce the winner of the 2022 Access City Award. This award recognises cities that are making outstanding efforts to become more accessible for
On 18 November Director for Working Conditions and Social Dialogue of the European Commission’s Direction General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, Mr Stefan Olsson hosted a second technical seminar focusing on the outcomes and impact of the EU sectoral social dialogue. Powered by WPeMatico
A new ESPN Flash report, prepared by the European Social Policy Network (ESPN), provide information on the recognition of the status of a “parent-carer” in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Powered by WPeMatico