Tag: social

Social and labour aspects of the just transition towards climate neutrality: call for evidence launched

The call, open until 19 November 2021, aims at collecting input from stakeholders for the forthcoming Commission’s proposal for a Council Recommendation on addressing the social and labour aspects of the just transition towards climate neutrality. Powered by WPeMatico

European Digital Credentials for Learning launched

On 25 October European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit launched the European Digital Credentials for learning in an online event in which more than 1,500 people took part. Powered by WPeMatico

FEAD peer exchange on involving target populations and stakeholders when designing social inclusion programmes

During this third Peer Exchange, 17 practitioners from Belgium, Croatia, Poland, Greece, Slovenia, Ireland, Bulgaria, France, Portugal, Spain and the European Commission, exchanged on concrete challenges and emerging practices of involving target population and relevant stakeholders in the design and implementation of accompanying measures and social inclusion programmes. Powered by

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: €5.4 million to support 801 dismissed workers in air transport and warehousing in Sardinia, Italy

Today, the European Commission proposes to support over 800 dismissed workers in Sardinia, Italy. These 801 people include 611 former Air Italy workers and 190 former workers of Porto Canale in Cagliari, who lost their jobs as a consequence of restructuring and globalisation. Powered by WPeMatico

Dutch documentary “Traslasierra” wins the European Pillar of Social Rights Award

Last weekend the first ever European Pillar of Social Rights Award went to the short documentary “Traslasierra”, which shows how anybody – including those with hearing impairments – can enjoy beautiful music. Powered by WPeMatico

Public consultation on EaSI and EPMF programmes now open (deadline: 28 December 2021)

The consultation, open until 28 December 2021, aims at supporting the ex post evaluation of the Employment and Social Innovation Programme (EaSI) and the final evaluation of the European Progress Microfinance Facility (EPMF). Powered by WPeMatico

New report shows employment and unemployment rates nearly back at pre-crisis levels

The newest quarterly review of Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) shows that the EU economy and labour market have started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic with employment and unemployment at almost pre-crisis rates. Powered by WPeMatico