A PES Network Memorandum for the Next European Leadership

European labour markets, despite demonstrating resilience amid recent crises, now face mounting pressure such as labour and skills shortages. As Europe works to meet its 2050 climate neutrality targets and adapt to new technologies, addressing these challenges has become a necessity.

In that spirit, the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES) has put forward a Memorandum outlining key proposals to tackle these challenges effectively and calling the next EU leadership into action. Read more. 

PES Network Capacity Report shows latest trends in Public Employment Services

The PES Network just released its annual "Trends in PES: Assessment Report on PES Capacity", offering an overview of the latest developments in PES. Drawing from extensive data collected from PES Network members, the report provides insights into the landscape of employment services across 31 PES. Read more.

Skills, the Labour Market, and Initiatives from the Greek PES with Spiros Protopsaltis

In the latest episode of PESPod, Spiros Protopsaltis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DYPA, the Greek Public Employment Service, and former First-Vice Chair of the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) delves into the intricate landscape of the Network as it relates to the European Year of Skills and sheds light on key challenges and initiatives in Greece and beyond.

Mr Protopsaltis explores persistent challenges faced by PES in Europe, including skills shortages and the transformative impact of the European Year of Skills, as well as how Greece is tackling the skills challenge and fostering a fair and inclusive labour market. Read more. | Listen to the podcast. 

European Labour Market Barometer April 2024 – European Labour Market Barometer strengthens

The European Labour Market Barometer recorded its third consecutive increase in April, rising by 0.2 points. It thus stands at 100.5 points and is consolidating in positive terrain. Both components of the leading labour market indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose in April. Following an increase of 0.1 points, the employment component stands at 101.8 points. The employment outlook therefore remains favourable. The unemployment component rose by 0.4 points to 99.3 points. The outlook for unemployment is consequently only slightly negative. Read more.

Bridging skills gaps in the labour market: principles and methodology for identifying training offer - Eesti Töötukassa – Estonia

Screening to identify jobseekers’ skills – Forem – Belgium 

Vocational preparation training – BA – Germany

Voucher-based adult education scheme - HZZ – Croatia

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PES Network Capacity Report 2023

PES Memorandum for the next European leadership

PES Network Work Programme 2023-2024

PES Network Annual Report 2023

PES Network Benchlearning Manual

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New ESF+ funding for innovative ideas to reduce long-term unemployment – Launch of Calls

EU renews commitment to a strong and resilient social Europe at conference in La Hulpe

New Eurobarometer survey shows a strong social Europe top priority for EU citizens

Commission takes action to improve the quality of traineeships in the EU

Annual report on intra-EU labour mobility 2023 published

The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme celebrates 15 years of fostering entrepreneurship in Europe

EURES turns 30 

Commission welcomes political agreement on European Disability and Parking Cards

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