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Czech Republic hosted the second pilot EQAVET Peer Review
Members of the EQAVET Network took part in the second EQAVET Peer Review organised by the Czech Republic on ‘linking initial and continuing vocational education and training and its quality assurance mechanisms.’
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EAfA podcast: Improving the overall image and attractiveness of apprenticeships
In the second episode of the EAfA podcast, we invited Markus Wright from the European Apprentices Network to discuss how we can improve the overall image and attractiveness of apprenticeships across Europe. We also gathered the view of some of the apprentices present at our high-level event in Barcelona.
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New publications guide use of ESF+ for social innovation
The European Commission has issued a practical guide for project promoters on social experimentation as well as a toolkit for scaling-up social innovation. Both publications are aimed at helping help Member States and stakeholders to support and develop social innovation under the ESF+.
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Growing skills shortages show how digital, green and demographic transitions are reshaping labour markets
The Employment and social affairs ministers adopted two Council Recommendations - on individual learning accounts and on micro-credentials - that can play a key role in addressing these challenges
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Commission adopts €2.2 billion Partnership Agreement with Sweden for 2021-2027
The European Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with Sweden, laying down Sweden's €2.2 billion investment strategy for the economic, social and territorial cohesion for the 2021-2027 period. It will contribute to the development of a new competitive, innovative and export-oriented growth model.
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Commission welcomes Member States' targets for a more social Europe by 2030
At their meeting today, EU employment and social affairs ministers presented their national targets to deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan by 2030.
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Commission welcomes Member States’ agreement on key initiatives driving a fair green and digital transition
EU employment and social affairs ministers adopted four Council Recommendations to drive a fair and inclusive green and digital transition at yesterday’s Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO).
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Member States commit to action for a fair transition towards climate neutrality
Employment and social affairs ministers adopted today a joint policy framework for ensuring a fair and inclusive green transition in the context of the Green Deal and the EU’s push for energy security.
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PESPod#12: Discover the latest approaches to labour shortages in Europe
A new episode of PESPod – the podcast of the European PES Network – showcases the latest research and practice in addressing labour and skills shortages in Europe. Hear about recent trends in different sectors and the example of what the Public Employment Service (PES) in Norway is doing with their partners to tackle these crucial issues for the future labour market.
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Lithuania’s launch event for the Cohesion Funds 2021-2027 highlights achievements
Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, took part at the launch event of Cohesion Policy funds' in Lithuania. The launch event was the occasion to celebrate the work of EU-funded projects in the surrounding municipalities of Vilnius and in Kaunas, which were visited by the Commissioner.