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Pension adequacy report underlines importance of resilient European pension systems in the face of global challenges
Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs have adopted council conclusions on pension adequacy, following the publication of the 2024 Pension Adequacy Report, drafted by the Commission and the Social Protection Committee.
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European Child Guarantee: giving equal opportunities to children in need
14 June 2024 marked the 3rd anniversary of the European Child Guarantee. On this occasion Child Guarantee Coordinators from 23 Member States met to discuss actions that they are carrying out in their countries.
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How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel?
Euronews travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to explore how the new EU disability and parking cards will make it easier for persons with disabilities to enjoy their right to free movement as EU citizens.
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New Eurobarometer survey shows a strong social Europe top priority for EU citizens
A new Eurobarometer survey published today confirms that 88% of European citizens consider a social Europe to be important to them personally.
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Commission welcomes political agreement on European Disability and Parking Cards
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the EU Member States on the Directive establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
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San Cristóbal de La Laguna wins 2024 Access City Award for advancing accessibility for persons with disabilities
Today, the Spanish city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna received the 2024 Access City Award, for its comprehensive approach to accessibility and its dedication to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities. The award was presented this morning at the Access City Award Ceremony by European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli.
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New report published: Access for children in need to European Child Guarantee key services
The report examines the extent to which the six key services covered by the European Child Guarantee are readily available and accessible as well as free or affordable to children in low-income households across the EU.
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European care strategy - One year after the adoption
One year ago the European Commission presented the European Care Strategy. One year after, several actions were launched to ensure high-quality affordable and accessible care services and to improve the situation of care providers. This was done in close cooperation with Member States, social partners, and stakeholders.
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Access to essential services: key challenges for the most vulnerable – report
According to the Commission’s report, people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU have difficulties in accessing essential services such as energy, transport and digital communication. The report, the first-ever on this issue, sheds light on the structural challenges these groups face in using such services and underlines the need to ensure that the society-wide green and digital twin transition is fair and inclusive.
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Commissioner Schmit to attend the Porto Social Forum
On Friday and Saturday, 26-27 May, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, will participate in the Porto Social Forum 2023, organised by the Portuguese government with the support of the Commission.
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