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The InfoCentre will answer all your requests for information and documentation on all activities covered by DG "Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion".
A Library of almost 10,000 volumes to be consulted on the spot or for inter-library loans is available for visitors.
This database is intended to make available documents relating to European Union employment, social affairs and inclusion policies. In addition to EU policy documents and reports, you will find studies, speeches and descriptions of EU-funded projects.
European society and labour markets are changing rapidly. These changes are driven by a range of factors including globalisation, technological developments and population ageing.
The European Commission provides support for policy-makers by analysing important social and labour market trends.
This website provides information about European Union employment, social affairs and inclusion legislation in the following areas
The full texts of European legislation (Directives, Regulations, Decisions etc…) and other official documents (Communications etc…) are available from the EU's Eur-Lex website.
This animation explains what will happen to your right to unemployment benefits if you live and work in more than one country of the European Union or in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
These photos may be used free of charge for non-commercial purposes, particularly to illustrate EU policies relating to employment, social affairs and inclusion. Users should acknowledge the source and include the copyright notice © European Union. You are encouraged to link to our website. If you need any further information, please use the contact form.