News
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10/10/2011
Policy solutions for fostering inclusive labour markets and for combating child poverty and social exclusion
Fostering inclusive labour markets and combating child poverty and social exclusion are two of the key challenges that need to be tackled by Member States if the objective of the Europe 2020 Strategy of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth is to be achieved. These challenges were identified following analysis of the National Reform Programmes (NRPs) which Member States submitted to the European Commission in April 2011.
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06/10/2011
Building a coordinated strategy for parenting support (France)
France has established a variety of services to support parents on a voluntary, free-of-charge basis. In part these support measures respond to evolving family structures (such as the rise in single-parent families, "blended families", teenage parenthood etc) which create different needs and demand new support systems. It is also a way of supporting the well-being of children more generally and an important part of the overall effort to combat child poverty and promote social inclusion in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy.
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03/10/2011
New amendments on the table to overcome deadlock on Food for the Deprived scheme
The EU Aid for the Needy scheme, which provides food for as many as 18 million of the EU's most deprived citizens, faces a drastic cut in spending next year following a Court ruling in April.
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13/09/2011
The EAEA Grundtvig Award 2011 for senior volunteering
Each year, the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) celebrates innovation and excellence in adult education.
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13/09/2011
Vodafone Foundation Smart Accessibility Awards: building a more inclusive society
The Vodafone Foundation launched the first Smart Accessibility Awards earlier this summer.
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07/07/2011
Parliament endorses 2012 as the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
The support by the European Parliament is the final step before the launch of the European Year next January. The Council of Ministers endorsed the Year at their Employment and Social Affairs meeting in June.
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30/06/2011
EU budget 2014-2020: Investing today for growth tomorrow
The Commission’s budget proposal for 2014-2020 invests in growth for tomorrow. Taxpayers will get more for the same amount of money they spend. It will make it a truly European budget. A budget for integration.
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29/06/2011
How the EU budget delivers value to you: employment and social funding
The European Commission presented its position on the European Union's finances for the years 2014-2020. The package of legislative proposals falls within the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
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28/06/2011
Studies on social protection and social inclusion in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia online
A series of studies has been completed on social protection and social inclusion in the six Eastern Partnership countries in the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) region.
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16/06/2011
Employment and Social Policy Council
The EU's Council of Employment and Social Policy Ministers will meet on 17 June in Luxembourg. The Council is due to endorse on the country-specific recommendations on the EU countries' employment policies to be adopted by the European Council on 23 and 24 June 2011.