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European Commission takes legal action against the UK and Denmark on gender equality rules
The Commission has today sent reasoned opinions to the UK and Denmark for not fully implementing EU rules prohibiting discrimination in employment and occupation on the grounds of gender (2002/73/EC, see also MEMO/08/742). This is the second stage of the infringement procedure. Both countries now have two months to respond.
Commission withdraws court case against Estonia on gender equality rules
The Commission has on 20 November 2009 decided to withdraw the case against Estonia before the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for non-transposition of EU rules prohibiting gender discrimination in access to and supply of goods and services (Directive 2004/113/EC).
Commission closes legal cases after Spain, Slovakia and Malta adapt race equality laws
The European Commission has on 20 November 2009 decided to close infringement proceedings against Spain, Slovakia and Malta following their successful implementation of EU rules to tackle racial discrimination.
Protection against discrimination is a human right
Joint press release by the European Commission and the Swedish Presidency.
EURES: matching people with jobs for 15 years
The European network of employment services (EURES) on 16 November 2009 celebrates 15 years of helping people find a job in another European country.
EU and Egypt step up cooperation on employment and social affairs
Vladimír Špidla, EU Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Commissioner, travelled to Egypt on November 13, 2009 to discuss cooperation with the EU on employment and social issues.
November 2009: Monthly Labour Market Monitor
Latest data for September/October 2009 show that EU labour markets continue to weaken, although recently at a more moderate pace.
€832,800 paid to Portugal from European Globalisation Fund
The European Commission on 13 November 2009 made a payment of €832,800 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to Portugal.
16% of Europeans report experiencing discrimination – new opinion survey
Around one in six people in Europe claim to have personally experienced discrimination in the past year, according to a new opinion survey released by the European Commission on 9 November 2009.
A coordinated macroeconomic response is required to tackle the recession
Eurofound publishes its 2009 European Restructuring Monitor (ERM) Annual Report 'Restructuring in recession'.