Category: Social

FEAD peer exchange on involving target populations and stakeholders when designing social inclusion programmes

During this third Peer Exchange, 17 practitioners from Belgium, Croatia, Poland, Greece, Slovenia, Ireland, Bulgaria, France, Portugal, Spain and the European Commission, exchanged on concrete challenges and emerging practices of involving target population and relevant stakeholders in the design and implementation of accompanying measures and social inclusion programmes. Powered by

REACT-EU: Commission approves €923 million of additional resources for the recovery in Spain

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Oct 2021 The Commission has granted €923 million for the recovery and digital and green transition of Spain under REACT-EU to be implemented through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) operational programmes. Powered by WPeMatico

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: €5.4 million to support 801 dismissed workers in air transport and warehousing in Sardinia, Italy

Today, the European Commission proposes to support over 800 dismissed workers in Sardinia, Italy. These 801 people include 611 former Air Italy workers and 190 former workers of Porto Canale in Cagliari, who lost their jobs as a consequence of restructuring and globalisation. Powered by WPeMatico

Dutch documentary “Traslasierra” wins the European Pillar of Social Rights Award

Last weekend the first ever European Pillar of Social Rights Award went to the short documentary “Traslasierra”, which shows how anybody – including those with hearing impairments – can enjoy beautiful music. Powered by WPeMatico

Public consultation on EaSI and EPMF programmes now open (deadline: 28 December 2021)

The consultation, open until 28 December 2021, aims at supporting the ex post evaluation of the Employment and Social Innovation Programme (EaSI) and the final evaluation of the European Progress Microfinance Facility (EPMF). Powered by WPeMatico

New report shows employment and unemployment rates nearly back at pre-crisis levels

The newest quarterly review of Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) shows that the EU economy and labour market have started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic with employment and unemployment at almost pre-crisis rates. Powered by WPeMatico

Measuring the impact of COVID-19 on EU regions, cities and villages: 2021 Regional and Local Barometer report to be presented at #CoRplenary

On 12 October the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Apostolos Tzitzikostas (EL/EPP), will present the 2021 Regional and Local Barometer to local leaders and the European Commissioner Vice-President, Maroš Šefčovič. The comprehensive report measures the impact of the pandemic on EU’s regions, cities and villages, providing key

Cities and regions underline their role in eradicating homelessness and in building trust in Artificial Intelligence systems

Homelessness is probably the most severe manifestation of social exclusion in Europe. There were at least 700 000 people who slept rough or in shelter accommodation on any given night in 2019, which represents an increase of 70% in 10 years. An opinion adopted by the European Committee of the

NECSTOUR Call for tenders: MED Sustainable Tourism Handbook on EU recovery plans & ERDF regional funds

NECSTouR, on behalf of the INTERREG MED Sustainable Tourism Community, is looking for specialised consultants with whom to subcontract the mission of elaborating a “HANDBOOK ON HOW TO USE EU RECOVERY PLANS & ERDF REGIONAL FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF TOURISM IN THE MEDITERRANEAN”. Issue date: 16th of September 2021