News
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Best practice in making EU cities more accessible: Access City Award 2021 report just out
Find out about the champions of accessibility and how they are ensuring equal opportunities for all to take part in day-to-day life in their cities.
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day: the European Commission is working towards the inclusion of all
20 May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Find out the actions taken by the EU to improve accessibility and what to expect in the near future Union of Equality.
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April 2021 developments in child and family policy in EU member states
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) presents a round-up of the latest developments in child and family policy in EU member states in April 2021. Each piece of news contains a link to the original source, which may be in a language other than English. In most cases, they are press releases from the relevant ministries.
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Employment and social innovation: new loans worth €8 million for small businesses in Lithuania
The Lithuanian Credit Union LKU Group (LCCU) has signed a guarantee agreement with European Investment Fund (EIF) under the EU programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). The guarantee will back a portfolio of around 320 new microloans to small businesses and micro-enterprises in Lithuania, for a total of up to €8 million
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Coronavirus: European Commission proposes €3.7 million to support nearly 1,500 dismissed airport workers in Belgium
Today, the European Commission proposes to support close to 1,500 former workers of the aviation services company Swissport Belgium, who lost their jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis on air transport activities.
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Globalisation: European Commission proposes € 1.1 million to support 500 dismissed foundry workers in Germany
Today, the European Commission proposes to support close to 500 former workers of the metal-works factories of GMH Guss in Germany, who lost their employment after several client companies relocated their production to countries outside the European Union.
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Social partners fully engage in the new EU Strategic Framework on Occupational safety and health
The dedicated consultation on 21 April showed that social partners are key actors in ensuring health and safety at work, which has become more important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Draft EQAVET peer review concept available
The draft paper presents the methodological proposal for the EQAVET Network’s approach to system level Peer Reviews.
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Education and skills: Commission launches public consultation to support lifelong learning and employability
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on an initiative to recognize short, targeted learning courses, so-called “micro-credentials”.
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E-vouchers for social inclusion under the new ESF+: New study available
The study provides in-depth evidence on the operation of existing e-voucher schemes in EU Member States, and analysis on the feasibility of support of such schemes by the ESF+.