Good news from around Europe
The Commission has issued new practical advice to ensure that mobile workers within the EU, in particular those in critical occupations to fight the coronavirus pandemic, can reach their workplace. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of the Commission’s proposal for a Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission has published today a study on working conditions of platform workers. The report, carried out by independent experts, provides an overview of the challenges individuals face in growing form of labour. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission launched the first European campaign for declared work. It will work hand in hand with the European Platform tackling undeclared work and the European Labour Authority. Powered by WPeMatico
Representatives from the EU and Canada met in Brussels on 19-20 February to discuss the future of work and inclusive growth. Powered by WPeMatico
To boost social enterprise, 16 EU countries have adopted new legislation during the past decade and 11 countries have created explicit policies to support its development, according to a new synthesis report ‘Social enterprises and their ecosystems in Europe’. Powered by WPeMatico
According to the Commission’s 2019 annual Report on intra-EU Labour Mobility, there were 17.6 million EU-28 ‘movers’ in 2018, of which 12.9 million persons were of working age (20-64 years). Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission adopted a proposal for a Council Decision allowing Member States to take forward the process of ratifying at national level the Convention on the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work. Powered by WPeMatico
Four new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social Policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on recent social policy developments in Croatia, North Macedonia, Slovenia and Turkey. Powered by WPeMatico
The Commission has presented a Communication on building a strong social Europe for just transitions. Powered by WPeMatico