Good news from around Europe
On 6 June, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, and Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson will hold a joint press point with Special Adviser for Ukraine Lodewijk Asscher. The Special Adviser will have chance to present the outcomes of the report on the integration of people fleeing
The EU Pact for Skills has significantly helped companies and workers across Europe in advancing skills training. According to a survey, 2 million people have benefited from up-and re-skilling activities under the Pact. Powered by WPeMatico
On Friday and Saturday, 26-27 May, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, will participate in the Porto Social Forum 2023, organised by the Portuguese government with the support of the Commission. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission is today providing guidance to Member States under the 2023 European Semester Spring Package to build a robust and future-proof economy that secures competitiveness and long-term prosperity for all in the face of a challenging geopolitical environment. Powered by WPeMatico
The occupational safety and health (OSH) Summit, held in Stockholm on 15-16 May 2023, has been the opportunity to take stock of the EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027 – Occupational safety and health in a changing world of work. Powered by WPeMatico
On Monday and Tuesday, 15-16 May, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit will be in Stockholm to participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Summit 2023, co-organised by the Commission and the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, with the support of the Commission, industry partners, research organisations, social partners, and educational and training organisations have set up a large-scale skills partnership for energy intensive industries (EIIs). Powered by WPeMatico
Tomorrow President Ursula von der Leyen and members of the College will participate in the European Year of Skills Festival. Powered by WPeMatico
Are you interested in the rights of persons with disabilities? The European Commission is working on a proposal for a European Disability Card. And we want to hear your views so that we can take them into account in the design of the initiative: answer the public consultation by Friday
A new Eurobarometer survey released today shows that traineeships are an important stepping stone for young people into the labour market. Four in five young people (78%) surveyed did at least one traineeship, and for one in five (19%) their first work experience was a traineeship. Seven in ten people