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European Social Security Pass overview published
The ESSPASS overview giving details about the European Social Security Pass project has just been published. Powered by WPeMatico
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Celebrating 20 years of the European cooperation in vocational education and training
The meeting of the Directors-General on Vocational Education and Training (DGVT) brought together high-level representatives from 30 countries, together with the European cross-sectoral social partners to address VET policy priorities and mark the anniversary of the Copenhagen process. Powered by WPeMatico
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Commission kick-starts work on the European Year of Skills
The Commission has adopted today its proposal to make 2023 the European Year of Skills, following the announcement by President Ursula von der Leyen in her 2022 State of the Union address. Powered by WPeMatico
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Solidarity with Ukraine: EU takes new steps to provide certainty and access to employment to beneficiaries of Temporary Protection
The Commission announced a series of measures to continue supporting those fleeing the unprovoked Russian aggression. Powered by WPeMatico
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New Eurobarometer: Europeans agree a fair green transition is paramount and more remains to be done
Today, the Commission published a Special Eurobarometer on “Fairness perceptions of the green transition”, based on a survey carried out between May and June 2022. Powered by WPeMatico
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Latvia hosted the third EQAVET Peer Review
The Latvian Peer Review, which took place on 21 and 22 September, explored the concept of quality systems for VET institutions. Powered by WPeMatico
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Commission welcomes adoption of Directive on adequate minimum wages
The European Commission welcomes the adoption of the Directive on adequate minimum wages by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. Today, the Council gave green light to the file, following the earlier approval in the European Parliament. Powered by WPeMatico
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Commission acts to better protect people from asbestos and ensure an asbestos-free future
Asbestos is a highly dangerous, cancer-causing substance that is still present in many of our buildings and is responsible for many avoidable deaths in the EU. Powered by WPeMatico
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Minimum income: more effective support needed to fight poverty and promote employment
Today, the Commission calls on Member States to modernise their minimum income schemes as part of the ongoing pledge to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Europe. Powered by WPeMatico
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Join the European Employment & Social Rights Forum
Register now for the first European Employment & Social Rights Forum on 16 and 17 November 2022, where European Commission representatives, Ministers and academics, together with policymakers and stakeholders will discuss the current societal challenges and opportunities of the green transition. Powered by WPeMatico