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

The Commission has proposed a revision to the European Works Councils Directive to improve social dialogue and make it easier for companies to consult employees on cross-border matters.

Lead a discussion on a skills-related topic of your choice at the Year of Skills closing event in May, held in Brussels and online. Apply by 20 February.

This framework will better monitor children's access to education, school activities, food at school, healthcare and housing.

The European Blind Union has published a paper to engage payment terminals manufacturers in making their devices more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

The European Competence Centre for Social Innovation has launched a €22 million call for proposals, to mitigate the societal impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The 2023 Summary Report underscored the vital role of European funds which, among major goals, assisted 64.5 million people find employment or get skilled and improved health services for 63 million.

The Commission's 2024 plan for the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI), under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), allocates €127 million to promote social inclusion in the EU.

This report examines how the new rules in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities can be put into practice.

This study feeds into the Commission's impact assessment for the Directive on European Works Councils.

This event, co-hosted with the European Economic and Social Committee, will highlight the importance of vocational education and training (VET) as a valuable educational and career choice.