Good news from around Europe
The fifth Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Ministerial on Employment and Labour, held on 17 and 18 May in Marrakech, Morocco, focused on “Employment and employability of the most vulnerable, especially among youth and women”. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission launched the new ALMA initiative at the ‘Good prospects for all young people’ event on 12 May. The majority of EU Member States expressed their strong commitment to participating in the initiative, making job placements available to young people. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the European Commission proposes to support 1,580 former workers of Air France, who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with €17.7 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). Powered by WPeMatico
Today, with the support of the Commission, social economy organisations, impact investors, microfinance providers, ethical and cooperative banks, vocational education and training providers, as well as regions, set up a large-scale partnership for skills development in the Proximity and Social Economy industrial ecosystem. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has published the easy-to-read version of the European Pillar for Social Rights and its Action Plan. Easy-to-read texts are designed to be understood by people with intellectual disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico
The consultation hearing offered an opportunity for EU level social partners to engage with the European Commission on the forthcoming initiative to promote social dialogue, and to discuss the proposals in view of the chapeau Communication on social dialogue. Powered by WPeMatico
The new call for proposals on “Social innovations for a fair green and digital transition” aims at funding 15 to 20 projects that develop and test integrated and inclusive social innovation approaches to promote a fair green and digital transition. Submission deadline is 2 August 2022. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with Austria, laying down Austria’s €1.3 billion cohesion policy investment strategy for the period 2021-2027. The funds will support gender equality and equal opportunities in education and employment by, for example, promoting women’s and single parents’ access to the labour market. Funds will
Today, with the support of the Commission, a large-scale skills partnership for the Cultural and Creative Industries ecosystem was set up. The partnership aims to establish a shared model for skills development in Europe to pool resources and engage in concrete upskilling and reskilling initiatives in the cultural and creative
Sick days are often unavoidable, but being confronted by a mountain of missed work when you return to the office is never a good feeling. Thanks to funding from the European Social Found, a Finnish project is working towards helping both employees and businesses manage this hardship. Powered by WPeMatico