Good news from around Europe
During a recent speech at a Commission workshop with national experts on “One in-One out”, Commissioner Šefčovič confirmed the Commission is stepping up its collaboration with its partners, including the Committee of the Regions, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Commission’s representations in Member States, national authorities and other
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected our world and our way of living, with the loss of thousands of lives and unprecedented consequences for every aspect of our daily existence. The Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) at the European Committee of the Regions is preparing
To commemorate World Refugee Day on 20 June, the European Commission is showcasing how two Member States that have been hit by the COVID-19 crisis are using the EU Skills Profile Tool for Third Country Nationals to help integrate refugees and other third country nationals into their labour market. Powered
Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, will this week kick off a series of virtual consultations on the future of Social Europe with stakeholders in Member States. Powered by WPeMatico
Applications for the 11th Access City Award competition are now open. EU cities have until 9 September to apply. Powered by WPeMatico
In this episode of Real economy, Euronews looks at what impact the coronavirus crisis is having on Europe’s most vulnerable, and what the EU is doing to help them through the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD). Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission has published today an update to the biological agents directive to further improve the safety of workers in the EU. Powered by WPeMatico
The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating impact on our health, our economies, and our social environment. How is it affecting your region, your city, your village? The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) want to know more about the challenges
Today, the Commission launches the second-stage consultation of European trade unions and employers’ organisations on how to ensure fair minimum wages for all workers in the European Union. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission is proposing further amendments to the Common Provisions Regulation and the FEAD Regulation, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and growing needs. Powered by WPeMatico