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

Mario Nava has assumed the role of Director-General of DG EMPL. Learn more about Mario’s extensive trajectory and his contributions to the Commission over the years. Follow Mario on X or connect on LinkedIn.

Find easy-to-read details about the 6-9 June European elections on the EU's official website in all EU languages. Easy-to-read texts are designed to be understood by people with intellectual disabilities.

The Commission and the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services have launched a campaign to help you identify and fight disinformation with practical tips.

Get to know Inmaculada Placencia Porrero, a Senior Expert on Disability at the Commission and the first-ever EU candidate to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The vote to the Committee will take place on 11 June.

The European Disability Forum has released a new toolkit to help the disability community understand and use available remedies when their rights are violated.

Discover how Poland’s new legislation is making it easier for individuals with special needs to access products and services like computers, phones, and online shopping.

The European Year of Skills concluded on 8 May 2024. We invite you to share your valuable insights through this brief survey.

Since the 2004 enlargement, the economies of the new Member States have thrived. Unemployment rates have halved and agricultural production has tripled - all thanks to support from Cohesion Policy and the European Social Fund.

The Social Housing Initiative in Ostrava, supported by the European Social Fund Plus, provides crucial support to individuals and families in need, offering them a dedicated housing contact point.

A 10-month course in Slovenia is helping young adults who left school early to enhance their skills and find jobs.

With support from the European Social Fund, Polish social enterprises such as the Browar Spółdzielczy (Cooperative Brewery) create job opportunities for workers with disabilities.

Discover strategies to boost the recruitment of disadvantaged workers and help social enterprises access finance, overcoming legal and regulatory barriers.

This study identifies strategies to boost the recruitment of disadvantaged workers and help social enterprises overcome barriers to accessing finance, such as limited legal recognition and complex regulations.

This publication explores the objectives of Cohesion Policy and highlights the impactful results from the 2014-2020 funding period, showcasing projects that illustrate significant benefits at regional, national, and European levels.

Joins us for a webinar discussing the challenges artists face in enjoying free movement and coordinating social security rights across borders.

This seminar will explore the access to social and health benefits for non-working EU citizens and home care workers, focusing on EU rules and German regulations. The seminar is in German.

Join the high-level event to discuss how apprenticeships can address labour and skills shortages in Europe.

A high-level conference will explore the impact of longevity on pensions, healthcare, and long-term care, and how to tackle these challenges.