News
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10/05/2011
Social impact of the crisis and developments in the light of fiscal consolidation measures
This short report was produced in the context of the European Union's work on social inclusion issues. It focuses on the social impact of the crisis and developments in the light of fiscal consolidation measures in the 27 EU countries.
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29/04/2011
EU celebrates the third European Day on Solidarity between Generations
To celebrate the 3rd European Day on Solidarity between Generations, the European Commission held a high level conference 'Towards the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012)' on April 29th, 2011.
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12/04/2011
Balancing the security and affordability of funded pension schemes (Netherlands)
On top of its General Old Age Pension Scheme, which guarantees a minimum income to all persons aged over 65, the Netherlands has an elaborate supplementary pension scheme.
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05/04/2011
Commission calls on EU countries to set national strategies for Roma integration
The European Commission is putting forward a European Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies, which will help guide national Roma policies and mobilise funds available at EU level to support inclusion efforts.
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01/04/2011
EU population older and more diverse – new demography report says
The third Demography Report published in cooperation with Eurostat reveals Europeans are living longer and healthier lives.
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31/03/2011
Building the tools to fight in-work poverty (France)
While it is commonly agreed that having a job represents the best safeguard against poverty and exclusion, it is no guarantee. In 2007, 8% of Europe's working population were living under the poverty threshold.
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07/03/2011
Statement by Commissioner László Andor on the results of the EU-wide public consultation on pensions
Following the Employment and Social Affairs Ministers' meeting in Brussels, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and inclusion, László Andor presented the first summary of results of the EU-wide Green Paper consultation on how the EU can help to ensure adequate, sustainable and safe pensions for its citizens.
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04/03/2011
First European Equal Pay Day – 5 March 2011
Women in Europe currently earn on average 17.5% less than men.
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01/03/2011
Commissioner Reding meets European business leaders to push for more women in boardrooms
At a specially convened summit in Brussels, Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding will meet CEOs and chairs of boards of publicly listed companies from 10 European countries.
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27/01/2011
The Measurement of Extreme Poverty in the EU
One of the objectives of the Strategy Europe 2020 is to reduce by 20 million the number of poor people in the European Union within the next decade.