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

To mark the 3rd anniversary of the European Child Guarantee, the coordinators from 23 EU countries gathered to discuss the ongoing initiatives and actions to support children in need.

The Commission has proposed new employment policy guidelines as part of the 2024 European Semester Spring Package. The new guidelines include algorithmic management and its impact on the world of work and actions to tackle skills and labour shortages and improve basic and digital skills.

The updated Europass platform, launched in July 2020, is celebrating its 4th anniversary. Europass is a lifelong learning and career management EU service which is free and secure for millions of people seeking jobs and learning opportunities across Europe.

Experts, practitioners and policymakers met at the European Alliance for Apprenticeships event to discuss how apprenticeships can help address labour and skills shortages.

Un progetto finanziato dall’UE, ha permesso alla Salcheto Winehouse di riorganizzare radicalmente la gestione delle proprie risorse umane, consentendo un equilibrio migliore tra vita professionale e vita privata. Grazie ad una maggiore flessibilità i genitori possono ora avere orari più flessibili ed organizzare meglio le loro vacanze.

Moldova is now an associated country of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), allowing national organisations to participate in EaSI strand projects.

The EU’s Just Transition Fund has launched a new training programme to help workers from an oil refinery in Matosinhos, Portugal, transition to new jobs in the green economy.

The "Step into Another's Shoes" campaign encourages empathy and support for persons with disabilities by inviting everyone to wear mismatched shoes.

European pension systems have protected living standards despite global challenges. However, pensions will decrease, requiring reforms to ensure fair retirement security and prevent socio-economic inequalities from increasing with age.

New guidelines help adapt practices at the workplace to support all employees, regardless of their abilities, fostering a more inclusive work environment.