Latest news from the European Commission on employment, social affairs and inclusion

The Recommendation supports Member States in strengthening social dialogue and collective bargaining at the national level.

The European Parliament and Member States agreed on an update of the EU Directive on asbestos at work. This is an important step towards better protecting workers from this dangerous substance.

Applications for the 2024 Access City Award competition will open in July. This award recognises cities which have made outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities.

The Commission will provide support to Member States prioritising people and their mental health with 20 flagship initiatives and €1.23 billion in EU funding.

At the first meeting of national long-term care coordinators, Commissioner Schmit emphasised their crucial role in driving relevant national reforms and contributing to EU-level cooperation.

De Europese Commissie heeft voorgesteld om 603 werknemers die door een logistiek bedrijf in België zijn ontslagen, te ondersteunen met 2.2 miljoen euro uit het Europees Fonds voor aanpassing aan de globalisering.

The latest episode of Euronews Real Economy delves into Europe's social economy and how it can foster growth. Explore Sweden's social economy entreprises, which prioritise social and environmental objectives over profit.

Germany’s Lower Saxony region invested €15 million, supported by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to provide Ukrainian refugees with the necessary support to thrive in Germany.

Avec le soutien du Fond social européen, le projet «URASS-IFMES 2020» en Martinique a permis aux jeunes d'obtenir les certifications nécessaires pour poursuivre une carrière dans le secteur médico-social.

The ‘Step Forward’ project in Daruba (Croatia) is funded by the European Social Fund and provides professional psychosocial support to children with developmental disabilities.