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Save the date: EU Social Forum 2026

On 3 and 4 March 2026, the annual European Employment and Social Rights Forum will bring together policymakers, business leaders, academics, and civil society to discuss Europe’s top social and employment challenges and solutions.

 
Czech ESF+ funded project wins REGIOSTARS 2023 award

ProFem 2.0, a centre for survivors of domestic and sexual violence from Czechia, is the winner of the 2023 REGIOSTARS award for the category ‘A social and inclusive Europe’. A total of seven EU-funded projects received REGIOSTAR awards, a label of excellence recognising their innovative, inclusive, and inspiring approaches to regional and social development.

 
Erasmus+ Centres of Vocational Excellence

Drawing on 25 examples, this publication shows how inclusion and innovation in Vocational Education and Training are turning EU priorities into lasting change for learners, institutions and regional economies across Europe.

 
Turning Youth Entrepreneurial Ambition into Action

A new Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy report presents practical policy pointers to help bridge the gap between young people’s strong interest in entrepreneurship and the low number of successful start-ups.

 
A NEW DAWN FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES – SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

This external research explores how artificial intelligence is transforming service delivery in public employment services from job matching and career guidance to labour market intelligence. The study highlights how integrating ESCO strengthens AI-driven tools, improving precision, interoperability, and comparability across systems and enabling more targeted support for jobseekers and employers. Find out more in the link below.