News
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21/02/2023
What’s on the agenda for the PES Network in 2023?
Discover the key topics in the 2023 work programme of the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) and what the Network delivered in 2022.
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16/02/2023
Have your say until 5 May 2023: public consultation on the European Disability Card
The European Commission has launched a 12-weeks public consultation to gather views on a European Disability Card. The questionnaire is available in all EU languages and in easy-to-read English.
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15/02/2023
A report on the transparency of social protection systems highlights progress and challenges
A new report of the European Social Policy Network (ESPN) highlights how countries have simplified and digitalised the access to social protection – but challenges remain, especially for vulnerable groups.
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15/02/2023
Comparison report of European Qualifications Framework and Ukrainian National Qualifications Framework published
Today the European Commission launched its report “Comparison of the European Qualifications Framework and the Ukrainian National Qualifications Framework”, written jointly with Ukrainian and European partners, and the European Training Foundation (ETF).
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15/02/2023
Have your say on the public consultation on the future of learning mobility
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the future of learning mobility, in view of its upcoming policy proposal, and it wants to hear from EQAVET stakeholders.
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13/02/2023
Commission acts to improve protection of workers with new exposure limits for lead and diisocyanates
Today, the Commission has taken action to further improve the protection of workers from the health risks linked to the exposure to dangerous chemicals: lead and diisocyanates.
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13/02/2023
PES staff management in the ‘new normal’ post COVID-19
A new survey report of the PES Network highlights how staff management practices in Public Employment Services (PES) have evolved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key trends include reskilling staff to adapt to changing services or delivery models – especially digitalisation of services – and increased remote or hybrid work. There is also a greater focus on staff engagement, feedback, health and wellbeing.
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08/02/2023
€1.9 million from European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support dismissed workers in Belgium
Today, the European Commission proposes to support 559 workers dismissed by the logistics company TNT in Belgium, with €1.9 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).
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06/02/2023
High-Level Group presents its recommendations on the future of social protection and the welfare state
The High-Level Group on the future of social protection and of the welfare state in the EU will present its final report and recommendations tomorrow, 7 February 2023.
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06/02/2023
Social Europe: Eurobarometer survey shows Europeans support stronger social policies and more social spending
A newly released Eurobarometer survey shows that an overwhelming majority of EU citizens support strong action at EU and national level as well as more social spending.