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Commissioner Andor visits the US 
01/02/2012
In his first trip to the US as EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, László Andor will leave for Washington and New York City on February 1st. During his visit, Mr Andor will meet with key US labour counterparts, prominent think tanks and academics, including economist Joseph Stiglitz.
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High skill levels remain important for employment opportunities
30/01/2012
According to the January edition of the European Vacancy Monitor, high skill levels remain important for employment opportunities. In fact, the number of job-finders in the ‘professionals’ group has grown by 34% in the second quarter of 2011 and the number of job seekers who found jobs as ‘legislators, senior officials and managers’ has grown by 25%.
László Andor at Microsoft event: ICT as drivers of growth and jobs in Europe
30/01/2012
In Brussels today, Commissioner László Andor spoke at the Microsoft event on how information and communication technologies (ICT) can fuel the EU economy. He outlined the “huge potential in working together and harnessing both public and private resources to get through the crisis and ensure a job-rich growth”.
László Andor in Bavaria: the ESF investing in skills
26/01/2012
Visiting a project funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) in Regensburg, Commissioner László Andor praised the use of the Fund in Bavaria to help employees tailor their qualifications to match the changing demands of the workplace and called for "stepping up efforts to increase the number of employed ", in line with Europe 2020 objectives.
EU launches the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations: Get involved!
18/01/2012
Today marks the start of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, with a two-day conference in Copenhagen, organized by the European Commission and the Danish Presidency of the EU.
Commission launches debate on corporate restructuring: what lessons from the crisis?
17/01/2012
The European Commission has launched a Europe-wide public debate on corporate restructuring and anticipating change. The consultation will run until 30 March 2012. The aim is to identify successful practices and policies in the field of restructuring and adapting to change.
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- 06-07/02/2012 - Visit to New York and Washington
- 09/02/2012 - Opening of the expert conference on the 2011 Review on Employment and Social Developments in Europe (Hotel Bloom, Brussels)
- 09/02/2012 - Participation in the Signing Ceremony of the European Charter for Social and Societal initiatives at Railway Stations (Hotel Renaissance, Brussels)
- 10/02/2012 - Closing address at TUC Congress (Trades Union Congress, London)
