Good news from around Europe
The Joint Employment Report 2022 indicates that the labour market is recovering, though employment is not yet back to pre-crisis levels. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has proposed to support 297 dismissed Airbus workers in France, who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Powered by WPeMatico
The annual report by the Social Protection Committee (SPC) provides an overview of the impact of the decisive action taken by Member States to protect employment, income and access to services in response to COVID-19. Powered by WPeMatico
The newly launched High-Level Group on the future of social protection and of the welfare state in the EU met today for the first time. The Group will present recommendations on how to make social protection and welfare systems fit for the future. Powered by WPeMatico
The Pact for Skills was set up a year ago to bring together employers, workers, public employment services, regional authorities and others to identify what skills will be needed in different sectors of the economy to ensure we can flourish in a more green and digital society. Powered by WPeMatico
As part of a high-profile visit to Slovakia, Commissioner Nicholas Schmit visited a shelter for homeless persons established by DePaul, highlighting how the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Fund European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) can make a real difference for individuals suffering from deprivation and social exclusion.
Today, the European Commission proposes to support 320 dismissed workers in the automotive sector in the Aragón region in Spain, who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Powered by WPeMatico
The call, open until 19 November 2021, aims at collecting input from stakeholders for the forthcoming Commission’s proposal for a Council Recommendation on addressing the social and labour aspects of the just transition towards climate neutrality. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Transport Workers Federation (ETF) and Community of European Railways and Infrastructure Managers (CER) signed an autonomous European social partner agreement on Women in Rail. Powered by WPeMatico
On 25 October European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit launched the European Digital Credentials for learning in an online event in which more than 1,500 people took part. Powered by WPeMatico