"EU Social Newsletter (DG EMPL)" Newsletter Issues

Commissioners-designate 2024-2029 (03/10/2024)

Commissioners-designate 2024-2029

Boosting competitiveness, employment and growth through social investment (19/09/2024)

The 2024 Employment and Social Developments in Europe report shows that social investment yielded positive results boosting income, employment, and social inclusion, while reducing poverty and social gaps across the EU.

Sustainable lifestyles, fairness and access to clean energy technologies (03/10/2024)

The Commission´s 'Sustainable Lifestyles, Fairness, and Access to Clean Energy Technologies' campaign seeks to encourage participating countries and partners to collaborate and exchange successful policies that promote an inclusive clean energy transition.

New standard player contract adopted in Czechia (24/09/2024)

EU social partners in professional football, in collaboration with UEFA, reached a significant milestone for professional football players in Czechia. The new standard player contract recognises the minimum monthly wage of Czechia and ensures that players receive fair and adequate compensation.

Supporting dismissed workers in Belgium (16/09/2024)

The Commission proposed support for 365 workers dismissed in Belgium by the retail chain Match-Smatch with €2.7 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).

Austria’s voucher system helps low-income families start the school year (03/10/2024)

The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived supports an initiative in Austria which provides vouchers to students from low-income families to help them buy essential school supplies and ease the financial burden of starting a new school year.

Unlocking Europe's Potential: Investing in Skills (03/10/2024)

This report sheds light on how EU cohesion funds are being invested in skills to boost competitiveness and prosperity in Europe.

Economic inequalities in the EU - Key trends and policies (09/09/2024)

This paper reviews trends in income inequality in the EU over the last 15 years and presents a comprehensive framework to assess and monitor income inequalities and related key policy areas.

European Alliance for Apprenticeships Seminar for Partner Countries (17/10/2024)

This seminar will dive into innovative approaches to apprentice assessment and the growing importance of apprenticeships for adults and work-based learning.

European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 (28/11/2024)

This conference is part of the EU’s wider efforts to raise awareness and tackle everyday challenges faced by persons with disabilities. This year´s edition is taking place in Brussels on 28 and 29 November 2024.

Paris 2024: The Power of the Paralympics to challenge stereotypes (30/08/2024)

Apply for the Access City Award 2025 (30/08/2024)

The Access City Award recognizes EU cities that lead the way in making accessibility a priority for people with disabilities. Submit your online application by 10 September.

REGIOSTARS finalists announced, cast your vote! (30/08/2024)

The REGIOSTARS jury has chosen 25 finalists from a record 262 applications. This year, four outstanding ESF-funded projects are among the finalists. Vote for your favourite project until 9 October.

Latest update on national social protection systems (15/08/2024)

The updated database on social protection systems in all EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland is now live. This update includes revised data on minimum income and is available in English, French and German.

European Social Fund supports Ukrainians in finding jobs in Denmark (30/08/2024)

The EU-funded ‘Spacious Restart’ project has helped Ukrainian refugees integrate into the Danish labour market and develop their skills.

Empowering young people through voluntary military service (04/09/2024)

France's Voluntary Military Service helps young people facing employment challenges through military and professional training. Thanks to funding from the European Social Fund, it became a permanent programme.

A new approach to remote blood testing (04/09/2024)

The ESF-funded "Blood-it-yourself" project allows patients, especially the elderly and those in remote areas, to draw their own blood at home. This innovation makes blood testing more accessible and convenient.

European Social Fund report on 2022 achievements (30/08/2024)

This report outlines the fund's major achievements up to the end of 2022. Notably, 7.2 million people found jobs and 10.3 million gained qualifications through ESF-funded programs, another 3 million participated in ESF-supported education.

Bridging the gap for jobseekers with limited skills (30/08/2024)

A new analysis examines how public employment services can better support jobseekers with limited digital skills, focusing on people not in education, employment or training, as well as the long-term unemployed.

Forum on Vocational Excellence (10/09/2024)

This event will discuss critical issues for the world of work, like greening the economy, advancing digital transformation, integrating AI, and equitable societal transitions through vocational education and training.

WorldSkills Conference 2024 (11/09/2024)

Join this conference to tackle global challenges in skills development, demand, and excellence in vocational education and training.

EU Fundamental Rights for Cross-Border Workers (25/09/2024)

This seminar will review recent updates on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, focusing on its impact on freedom of movement and social security coordination.

Political Guidelines (24/07/2024)

Access City Award – apply by 10 September (28/06/2024)

The 2025 Access City Award competition is now open for applications. This award recognises cities that have excelled in becoming more accessible for persons with disabilities. This year, the Commission also intends to award an ‘Accessible Sports Infrastructure’ Special Mention to a city that demonstrates how they feature accessibility in their sports infrastructure.

Travelling this summer? Bring your European Health Insurance Card (17/06/2024)

Heading abroad for your holiday? Don’t forget your European Health Insurance Card to be able to access medical services in Europe.

Accessible travel for the Paris 2024 Games (24/07/2024)

SNCF Voyageurs, an official supporter of Paris 2024, offers facilities for persons with disabilities or reduced mobility travelling by train within France or from abroad.

ESF investments create job opportunities for the Paris 2024 Games (05/08/2024)

The European Social Fund (ESF) has invested over €770,000 between 2019 and 2022 in career programmes across areas hosting the main venues and events for the 2024 Games.

Enhancing vocational education in Estonia (24/07/2024)

The latest story from the 20 Years Together campaign , celebrating the biggest EU enlargement, is about a programme for vocational education and training in Estonia. It incorporates practical training and real-world experience, including teacher education and work-based learning.

Fighting poverty and food waste: Luxembourg’s caddy workshop (24/07/2024)

The ESF+ 'Caddy' project repurposes discarded food to help feed poor people and to fight food waste and food insecurity while providing job opportunities for vocational reintegration.

Access City Award 2025: San Cristóbal de La Laguna – the 2024 winner (05/08/2024)

ERASMUS+ empowers young people with digital skills (05/07/2024)

A new report highlights 30 case studies that identify best practices for vocational training. It aims to guide and inspire policymakers, educators, and practitioners.

New evaluation on the Employment and Social Innovation Programme (06/08/2024)

This evaluation confirms that the Employment and Social Innovation Programme (EaSI) had a significant EU-wide impact. It provided resources and tools to improve social innovation and employment, and funded various activities such as databases, studies, and learning platforms.

Update of the Labour Market Model (23/07/2024)

The Labour Market Model initiative helps understand labour market policy impacts within the European Employment Strategy. It updates the existing model.

European Child Guarantee gives equal opportunities to children (17/06/2024)

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.

Inmaculada Placencia Porrero, the first-ever EU expert elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (28/06/2024)

Celebrating four years of the new Europass platform (01/07/2024)

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.

New employment policy guidelines for 2024 (19/06/2024)

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.

Apprenticeships to tackle labor and skills shortages (25/06/2024)

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 UE aiuta a migliorare l'equilibrio tra vita professionale e vita privata in Italia (02/07/2024)

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 joins the European Social Fund Plus (28/06/2024)

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

Latvia’s inclusive campaign for persons with disabilities (28/06/2024)

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

Reskilling workers for a greener future (28/06/2024)

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.

European pension systems showed resiliency amidst crises (20/06/2024)

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.

Reasonable accommodation at work guidelines (26/06/2024)

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

Euronews on social Europe (29/05/2024)

Mario Nava joins DG EMPL as new Director-General (03/06/2024)

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.

Easy-to-read information available about the 2024 European elections (29/05/2024)

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.

How to spot and combat disinformation (29/05/2024)

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.

Meet the EU´s candidate for the UN Disability Rights Committee (29/05/2024)

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.

New toolkit for enforcing disability rights (29/05/2024)

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

Poland advances accessibility with new law (29/05/2024)

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.

European Year of Skills - feedback survey (04/06/2024)

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

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 enlargement. (29/05/2024)

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.

Social Housing in Czechia is more than a roof over the head (29/05/2024)

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.

Second chances for young Slovenians (29/05/2024)

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

Creating jobs for Poland’s most vulnerable (29/05/2024)

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

EYS wrap-up video (29/05/2024)

Supporting social enterprises and disadvantaged workers (30/04/2024)

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

Financing Social Enterprises and Supporting Disadvantaged Worker Recruitment (25/04/2024)

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.

Webinar: Labour mobility challenges for artists (07/06/2024)

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

Bridging Gaps: EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 (05/06/2024)

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.

Seminar on social and health benefits for home care workers in Germany (14/06/2024)

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.

2024 European Alliance for Apprenticeships event (17/06/2024)

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

Conference on longevity in Europe (27/06/2024)

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

Results of the European Year of Skills (02/05/2024)

EU renews commitment to social Europe at La Hulpe conference (16/04/2024)

The Commission, the Parliament, 25 EU Member States, the European Economic and Social Committee, European social partners and civil society signed the Declaration on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights, focusing on social and economic progress during the digital and green transitions.

New Eurobarometer survey shows a strong support for social Europe (12/04/2024)

Over 88% of European citizens value a social Europe personally, while 54% believe that there will be a more Social Europe by 2030. Half of the respondents (48%) believe that addressing the high cost of living should be a main priority in their country, followed by addressing low wages (35%).

Consultation of social partners on telework and the right to disconnect (30/04/2024)

The Commission has launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners on EU action for fair telework and the right to disconnect.

Union for the Mediterranean shares insights on youth employment and women’s economic empowerment (17/04/2024)

22 countries from the Union exchanged best practices and emphasised the importance of sustained dialogue amid Middle Eastern developments’ impact on jobs.

Commissioner Schmit calls for stronger Cohesion Policy (30/04/2024)

Commissioner Nicolas Schmit advocated for a more Social Europe and for a greater role for Cohesion Policy in addressing Europe’s housing crisis, youth unemployment and child poverty.

New ESF+ funding targets long-term unemployment (30/04/2024)

The Commission has launched a €23 million call for proposals to address long-term unemployment and support job reintegration.

Cohesion Policy narrows gaps in EU regions (30/04/2024)

The 9th cohesion report highlights progress in reducing disparities between Member States and regions, with continued investment in people and sustainable development.

Commission releases toolkit to support social housing (30/04/2024)

A new toolkit aims to help policymakers use EU funding to invest in social housing and related services.

How working abroad can kickstart careers for young NEETs (02/05/2024)

Joint Employment Report 2024 (27/03/2024)

This report provides an annual overview of employment and social trends in the EU and recent national policy measures,.

Employment and social developments (22/04/2024)

The quarterly review offers insights into environmental concerns among EU citizens and the challenges they encounter in reducing emissions in their daily lives.

Commission takes action to improve the quality of traineeships in the EU (20/03/2024)

A strong Social Europe that protects (02/04/2024)

The Commission set three ambitious EU-wide social targets to achieve by 2030, focusing on employment, training, and poverty reduction. In this new brochure you can find a snapshot of the Commission's efforts to build a fairer and more inclusive Europe over the past 5 years.

Commission sets out actions to tackle labour and skills shortages (20/03/2024)

The new action plan lists actions at EU, national, and social partner levels to support underrepresented individuals in the labour market, and enhance skills development, training, and education.

New survey shows Pact for Skills helped train 3.5 million workers (25/03/2024)

The survey also shows how the 20 large-scale skills partnerships created under the Pact so far have helped improve the skills of workers in strategic sectors, such as micro-electronics, renewable energy, maritime technology, textiles, agri-food and digital ecosystems. Together, all large-scale skills partnerships have pledged to upskill and reskill over 25 million people by 2030.

Europass and European Qualifications Framework enhance skills recognition (27/03/2024)

The results confirm the positive impact of these two key EU initiatives promoting transparency and a common understanding of qualifications and skills across Europe in the education and employment sectors.

2024 REGIOSTARS awards now open to cohesion projects (25/03/2024)

All beneficiaries of cohesion policy-funded projects, including those from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), are encouraged to submit applications to the annual REGIOSTARS competition, which rewards the best projects.

La réussite des « Territoires zéro chômeur de longue durée » (25/03/2024)

L’approche collaborative des « Territoires zéro chômeur de longue durée », financée par le Fond Social Européen, favorise son succès. En travaillant étroitement avec les entreprises locales, les municipalités, les organismes pour l’emploi et les chômeurs, l’initiative française permet d’identifier de nouvelles possibilités d’emploi.

ESF+ welcomes Serbia and Montenegro for social initiatives (25/03/2024)

Serbia and Montenegro have joined the ESF+ as associated countries, allowing organisations from these countries to participate in projects funded by the ESF+ Employment and Social Innovation strand.

Building a fairer and more inclusive Union (26/03/2024)

Protecting workers from dangerous chemicals (21/03/2024)

Annual report on intra-EU labour mobility 2023 (12/03/2024)

The report indicates that working-age EU citizens living in another Member State remain stable at approximately 10 million. However, there has been a rebound in the number of individuals moving to another country or returning to their country of nationality, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels.

Can displaced persons from Ukraine move freely within the EU? (25/03/2024)

The Temporary Protection Directive does not allow displaced people to freely seek or accept employment in another Member State, as each Member State establishes its own rules and regulations regarding the employment of third-country nationals within their borders.

Study on telework and the right to disconnect (25/03/2024)

Telework is expected to continue growing in the EU, with up to 22% of employees working from home by 2030. The study sheds light on this trend and explores challenges and opportunities. While telework offers cost saving benefits and improves work-life balance, it requires measures to prevent overwork and protect workers’ rights.

High-Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights (15/04/2024)

This conference brings together politicians, policymakers, stakeholders, and experts to discuss and improve the implementation of the Pillar’s principles, ensure its continued application and discuss its future.

Social innovation for zero long-term unemployment - towards an EU-wide response (18/04/2024)

This high-level event, with the participation of the European Commissioner for Jobs and Growth Nicolas Schmit, the President and members of the Committee of the Regions, will discuss how to work together at the EU and at local level to tackle long-term unemployment. It will announce new EU funding opportunities, worth EUR 23 million, to support local projects for zero long-term unemployment and job guarantee schemes.

European Social Work Conference (25/04/2024)

This event will highlight the significance of collective action and knowledge sharing in addressing urgent societal challenges, including climate change, migration, and digitalization.

The European Year of Skills: What comes next? (30/04/2024)

Register now for the closing event of the European Year of Skills. Together, we will reflect on the achievements of the past year and chart the course ahead.

Commission welcomes political agreement on European Disability and Parking Cards (08/02/2024)

The Citizens' Eng​agement Platform is an online space where all EU citizens can exchange their ideas. The Platform's inaugural debate will invite citizen contributions on the topic of Energy Efficiency.

Your voice matters: Citizens' Engagement Platform (20/02/2024)

The Citizens' Eng​agement Platform is an online space for people to engage with and debate EU policies affecting us all. Providing feedback is a vital part of the EU's policymaking process. The Platform's inaugural debate was on energy efficiency.

EURES celebrates it´s 30th anniversary (26/02/2024)

The European network of employment services (EURES) connects jobseekers with employers and provides information on living and working conditions across the EU. In 2022, over 3.4 million people used EURES.

Learn more about national social protection systems (02/02/2024)

The Mutual Information System on Social Protection, has just released insights on social protection systems across Europe.

Public consultation on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) (31/10/2023)

Help the EU evaluate the support provided by FEAD during the 2014-2020 funding period. The online public consultation is open until 8 May.

Poland gets access to EU funding (29/02/2024)

The Commission has approved two legal measures facilitating Poland's access to €137 billion in EU funding. These acts acknowledge Poland's rule of law reforms and recent efforts to bolster judicial independence.

Supporting mobility for disadvantaged youth (26/02/2024)

More than €11 million have been awarded to 28 ALMA (Aim-Learn-Master-Achieve) projects that help disadvantaged young people.

€1.9 million to support dismissed workers in Denmark (29/02/2024)

The Commission has proposed using the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support 390 workers dismissed in Denmark's meat processing sector. The support package includes advisory services, job search assistance and training.

€3 million to support dismissed steel workers in Germany (29/02/2024)

The Commission has proposed using the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support 835 workers dismissed in the German steel industry. The support includes counselling, job search assistance, and training offers.

Des solutions innovantes pour sortir du chômage de longue durée (26/02/2024)

La «conciergerie sociale» de Liège fait partie des 17 projets soutenus par le Fonds social européen plus qui visent à créer des territoires zéro chomeurs de longue durée. Inspiré des modèles français, autrichien et néerlandais, il implique les autorités locales, les associations, les entreprises et les résidents.

Euronews International Day of Women (05/03/2024)

A taskforce for the future: The EU's plan to upskill workers to tackle labour shortages (26/02/2024)

Innovative ways to address long-term unemployment in Europe (07/03/2024)

The report ‘Towards zero long-term unemployment in the EU’ highlights promising initiatives across Europe that could be expanded to tackle long-term unemployment.

Making the labour market more inclusive (26/02/2024)

This report examines strategies to help people with disabilities find work and emphasises the role of employers in providing reasonable accommodation. The goal is to create an environment where everyone can participate fully.

Handbuch zu barrierefreien Dokumenten in Lernkontexten (26/02/2024)

Deutschland hat eine neue Fassung seines Online-Handbuchs über zugängliche Dokumente in Lernkontexten veröffentlicht.

Court of Justice of the EU and EFTA Court decisions: legal report for 2023 (26/02/2024)

This report aims to promote better alignment and use of legal mechanisms to facilitate smoother cooperation in social security matters between the EU and the European Economic Area.

Registration now for the Pact for Skills Forum (21/03/2024)

The Skills Forum, scheduled for 21 and 22 in Brussels and online aims to showcase the achievements of the Pact thus far and present its vision for the future.

AccessibleEU events in March (29/02/2024)

Find more about this month´s AccessibleEU events taking place in Bulgaria, Germany, Luxemburg, Malta and Poland.

EU and social partners meet in Val Duchesse (30/01/2024)

The Commission, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and European social partners committed to addressing challenges in the world of work through strengthened social dialogue.

Strengthening European Works Councils (24/01/2024)

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.

Organise a discussion at the closing event for the Year of Skills (29/01/2024)

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.

Euronews Episode - Homelessness (31/01/2024)

The European Child Guarantee’s new monitoring framework (19/01/2024)

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

Making payment terminals more accessible for visually impaired users (29/01/2024)

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.

Addressing societal challenges of the war in Ukraine (29/01/2024)

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.

How do European Structural and Investment Funds support employment? (29/01/2024)

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.

Ambitious 2024 work programme for employment and social innovation (29/01/2024)

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.

EU funds: Ensuring compliance with fundamental rights (29/01/2024)

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.

New Study on the European Works Councils Directive (24/01/2024)

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

Meet the Champions of Excellence (23/02/2024)

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.

Rolling into 2024: Why we need everyone on board for the Year of Skills (09/01/2024)

New EU Guide on disability-inclusive electoral practices (11/12/2023)

The guide gives an overview of good practices to help increase the participation of citizens with disabilities in elections across the EU.

Pact for Skills: Addressing skills gaps in healthcare (04/12/2023)

With the Commission´s support, the healthcare sector has set up a new large-scale skills partnership to provide training in a sector that is currently facing skills shortages.

Pact for Skills: Digitalising the energy sector (14/12/2023)

The European energy sector has set up a new large-scale skills partnership to boost digital skills in across the continent.

How can we involve disadvantaged children in public decision-making? (07/12/2023)

The Commission collaborates with ‘Reaching In’ project, funded by Eurochild, to boost the participation that marginalised children in public decision-making.

Call for proposals for gender-based violence and child protection (09/01/2024)

The EU will fund initiatives that help prevent gender-based violence, protect victims, and promote robust children protection systems.

Call for proposals for gender equality (09/01/2024)

The EU will support and advance impactful projects that promote women’s rights, empowerment and advance gender equality.

Commissioner Schmit advocates for a skills revolution (09/01/2024)

Commissioner Nicolas Schmit underscores the European Social Fund Plus´s (ESF+) role in addressing Europe's skills gaps in Zagreb, Croatia.

EU funds drive sustainable construction in Denmark (09/01/2024)

Southern Zealand tackles mega infrastructure challenges with the support from EU funding.

Automation, algorithms and the need to adapt: How is AI reshaping the world of work? (14/12/2023)

2023 Summary Report on ESI Funds Implementation (15/01/2024)

The recently published 2023 Summary Report on the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) highlights key accomplishments up to the end of 2022.

The European Disability Card will enhance free movement (14/12/2023)

This study highlights stakeholder support for the mutual recognition of disability status for persons with disabilities traveling in the EU through the introduction of a European Disability Card.

The evolution of inequality of opportunity in the EU (09/01/2024)

This study shows that 40% of earnings inequality across the EU is tied to factors like gender, parental education, foreign background and health status

Guiding Europe in the digital and green transition (09/01/2024)

Two new reports highlight gaps in research to steer Europe’s digital and green transition. Examining projects funded by Horizon 2020, they aim to inform balanced and evidence-based policymaking for a fair and just transition.