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Commission sets out the next steps for stability, growth and jobs 
30/05/2012
The European Commission has adopted a package of recommendations for budgetary measures and economic reforms to enhance financial stability, boost growth and create employment across the EU.
European Commission calls on Member States to implement national plans for Roma integration
23/05/2012
The European Commission has called on EU Member States, in a report adopted today, to implement their national strategies to improve the economic and social integration of Europe's 10 to 12 million Roma.
Working conditions in fisheries: key agreement signed by social partners
21/05/2012
Today, representatives of the European Union's employers and trade unions in the sea fisheries sector signed an agreement to ensure that fishermen have decent working conditions on board fishing vessels with regard to minimum requirements for conditions of service, accommodation and food, occupational safety and health protection, medical care, and social security.
Employment: Commission launches 'Your First EURES job' pilot project to help young people find jobs
21/05/2012
A pilot project to help young people find a job in another EU country has been launched by the European Commission. In its initial phase 'Your first EURES job' will aim to improve cross-border mobility for 5,000 people. It will also serve as a testing ground for transforming EURES - the network of Member States' employment services – towards a pan-European employment service.
Monthly Labour Market Fact Sheet – May 2012
11/05/2012
The number of unemployed continued to increase in March 2012, though its rate remained at the February level of 10.2 %. This is 0.8 pp higher than in March last year, corresponding to 2.1 million more people unemployed, bringing the total number to 24.8 million.
Commission proposes €1.6 million from Globalisation Fund for Spanish footwear workers
04/05/2012
The European Commission has proposed to provide Spain with €1.6m from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 350 redundant footwear industry workers in the Valencia region back into employment.
