Good news from around Europe
On Tuesday 17 September, Deputy Director General Olsson participated in the Union for the Mediterranean Youth Forum in Helsinki, bringing together young leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle regional challenges and promote entrepreneurship, sustainability, and inclusive growth. Powered by WPeMatico
EU Social partners in Professional Football, together with UEFA, reached a tangible outcome this year in their implementation of the Social Partner Agreement on minimum requirements for professional football player. Powered by WPeMatico
Social investments and reforms in key areas can boost employment, social inclusion, competitiveness and economic growth. This is the main finding of the Commission’s 2024 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission has proposed support for 365 workers dismissed in Belgium by the retail chain Match-Smatch with €2.7 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). Powered by WPeMatico
A new report gathers success factors and best practices of Erasmus+ projects working on digital skills and outreach to vulnerable groups on career pathways offered by vocational education and training (VET). Powered by WPeMatico
The 2025 Access City Award competition is now open for applications. This European award recognises cities which have undertaken outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico
Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs have adopted council conclusions on pension adequacy, following the publication of the 2024 Pension Adequacy Report, drafted by the Commission and the Social Protection Committee. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission is proposing guidelines for Member States’ employment policies in 2024. These guidelines, which are part of the 2024 European Semester Spring Package, set common priorities for national employment and social policies to make them fairer and more inclusive. Powered by WPeMatico
14 June 2023 marked the 3rd anniversary of the European Child Guarantee. On this occasion Child Guarantee Coordinators from 23 Member States met to discuss actions that they are carrying out in their countries. Powered by WPeMatico
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