Good news from around Europe
Two new reports have been released on the subject of education in Europe. The OECD’s 2017 edition of ‘Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators’ and the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education (EASIE) study ‘Inclusive education for learners with disabilities’ provide a wealth of data and analysis on
The Social Situation Monitor (SSM) team welcomes your abstract for an oral presentation at a SSM seminar that will take place in Brussels, between 12 and 16 March 2018 (depending on speakers’ availability). Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the European Commission proposed a €2.1 million contribution from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 900 redundant Swedish Ericsson workers find new jobs. Powered by WPeMatico
The policy brief on Women’s Entrepreneurship explores the gender gap in entrepreneurship, the differences between male- and female-owned businesses, and the unique challenges that female entrepreneurs face when it comes to starting a business. Powered by WPeMatico
The Peer Review on risk assessment was organised under the Mutual Learning programme, and was hosted by the Irish Health and Safety Authority. Powered by WPeMatico
During the eighth FEAD Network meeting in Paris on 13-14 November, the FEAD network had the opportunity to get to know stakeholders and organisations operating within France’s capital city. Powered by WPeMatico
Increased longevity, medical advances, shrinking working-age population and changing family patterns mean that Member States of the European Union, while diverse, face a common challenge of growing needs for long-term care. Improving access to quality and affordable long-term care services, in particular to community-based care, provided by adequately qualified professionals,
In Norway, the growth of social entrepreneurship and social innovation has primarily been driven by individuals, enterprises and investors. Political interest in the field was demonstrated in 2011 with the establishment of a grant for social entrepreneurs who target their initiatives at combating poverty and social exclusion. The government that
The EU School Fruit, Vegetables and Milk Scheme has become operational for the 2017-2018 academic year. Powered by WPeMatico
One year since the European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps, 42,745 young people from all Member States have signed up. 2,166 of them have started their placements with 1,434 organisations. Powered by WPeMatico