The course An introduction to accessible public transport – rules and rights – in Europe covers topics such as why mobility matters, good practices in accessibility in transport, inclusive design, and others. It is open from 16 March to 31 October.
News
AccessibleEU wants to learn about your views and knowledge on accessibility, European accessibility legislation, and your opinion about the level of conformance with accessibility rules in your country. Also, about your training needs and preferences.
The protocol aims to ensure a harmonised response across the country, guaranteeing that every stage of emergency management—from communication to direct interaction—takes into account the needs of persons with disabilities.
Event
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.
This event will address the need to support adult learners to upskill and reskill through apprenticeships in Europe’s ever-evolving labour market, in response to demographic shifts and the twin green and digital transitions.
ESCO participated in a National Europass Centres (NEC) webinar organised by Europass, which focused on collaboration and synergies between Europass and related initiatives, including EURAXESS and ESCO. During the session, the ESCO team delivered a presentation on the current status of ESCO and demonstrated how ESCO is practically used within Europass, contributing to the discussion on strengthening interoperability and cooperation between EU tools and services.
Funding opportunities
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.
Publication
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.
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.
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.