News
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21/01/2016
2015 Employment and Social Developments review: Investing in people is key to economic growth
The Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) 2015 review reveals further positive employment and social developments in the EU. However, despite recent improvements huge disparities still exist between Member States, in terms of economic growth, employment and other key social and labour market indicators. Many of these disparities are linked to an underutilisation of human capital on several fronts.
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20/01/2016
Commission proposes one million euro from Globalisation Fund to support the glass sector in Belgium
The European Commission has proposed to provide Belgium with one million euro from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 412 former glass workers to find new jobs, and to include 100 young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs) in the actions planned.
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15/01/2016
Youth Guarantee in practice: Evita can continue her studies
With support from the Youth Guarantee scheme, many young people in Europe have managed to find a job or follow a course which gives their career a boost. This is Evita's story, from Latvia.
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11/01/2016
Good practices under EaSI funded projects - 3rd Commission report
The European Commission published its third monitoring report in which it gathers good practices of projects across Europe dealing with working conditions, employment, social affairs and inclusion.
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07/01/2016
Investment Plan: €225 million for microbusinesses in the Netherlands
Two new micro-financing agreements will boost growth and create jobs.
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22/12/2015
Launch of public consultation on the review of the European Disability Strategy
The European Commission is launching a public consultation today on the mid-term review of the European Disability Strategy (2010-2020).
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18/12/2015
Youth Guarantee in practice: Elisa's journey to a better life
With support from the Youth Guarantee scheme, many young people in Europe have managed to find a job or follow a course which gives their career a boost. This is Elisa's story, from Finland.
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16/12/2015
Childcare for all: making early childhood education and care more accessible and inclusive
Access to early childhood education and childcare (ECEC) is important for promoting equal opportunities of children as well as for facilitating work-family balance of parents and especially labour market participation of mothers of small children.
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10/12/2015
#lovemyapprenticeship contest: and the winner is...
Our #lovemyapprenticeship contest, a photo and video competition for apprentices across Europe, has now come to a close. We are happy to announce the winner!
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09/12/2015
5th Asia-Europe Meeting adopts Sofia Declaration on sustainable social development
Labour and employment ministers from 44 European and Asian countries met on 3-4 December, in Sofia, to pursue greater convergence among them in strategy and action for sustainable development.