Good news from around Europe
New rules have entered into force, which will ensure transparent reporting of reforms and investments for the recovery and social spending under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Powered by WPeMatico
The annual conference celebrates the European Day of Persons with Disabilities. At the Access City Award ceremony, which closes the conference, Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, will announce the winner of the 2022 Access City Award. This award recognises cities that are making outstanding efforts to become more accessible for
On 18 November Director for Working Conditions and Social Dialogue of the European Commission’s Direction General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, Mr Stefan Olsson hosted a second technical seminar focusing on the outcomes and impact of the EU sectoral social dialogue. Powered by WPeMatico
A new ESPN Flash report, prepared by the European Social Policy Network (ESPN), provide information on the recognition of the status of a “parent-carer” in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Powered by WPeMatico
The Joint Employment Report 2022 indicates that the labour market is recovering, though employment is not yet back to pre-crisis levels. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission has proposed to support 297 dismissed Airbus workers in France, who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Powered by WPeMatico
The annual report by the Social Protection Committee (SPC) provides an overview of the impact of the decisive action taken by Member States to protect employment, income and access to services in response to COVID-19. Powered by WPeMatico
The newly launched High-Level Group on the future of social protection and of the welfare state in the EU met today for the first time. The Group will present recommendations on how to make social protection and welfare systems fit for the future. Powered by WPeMatico
The Pact for Skills was set up a year ago to bring together employers, workers, public employment services, regional authorities and others to identify what skills will be needed in different sectors of the economy to ensure we can flourish in a more green and digital society. Powered by WPeMatico
As part of a high-profile visit to Slovakia, Commissioner Nicholas Schmit visited a shelter for homeless persons established by DePaul, highlighting how the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Fund European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) can make a real difference for individuals suffering from deprivation and social exclusion.