News
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25/06/2009
Commission takes legal action against Italy on discriminatory pension age
The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Italy for failure to comply with a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on differences in the pension age for male and female civil servants.
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19/06/2009
An impressive commitment by all to Equal Opportunities for All!
The Commission has on 19 June 2009, adopted a communication on the implementation, the results and the overall assessment of the 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (EYEO).
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15/06/2009
Ensuring a functioning healthcare system in regions with declining and ageing populations (Germany)
With its particularly sparse and ageing population, the federal Land of Brandenburg is facing acute pressure on its healthcare system.
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12/06/2009
Words raising awareness: EU journalist competition on discrimination and diversity
15% of Europeans believe they have been discriminated against – one good reason for the European Commission to launch for the sixth year running its “For Diversity. Against Discrimination.” journalist competition.
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11/06/2009
Statement by Commisioner Spidla
Commissioner Vladimir Spidla is on a two day visit to Malta. Among others he is meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Social Affairs Minister John Dalli. Commissioner Spidla made the following statement at the press conference today.
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08/06/2009
EU tackles social dimension of economic crisis
The European Union has reinforced efforts to promote employment and social inclusion, as part of its strategy to deal with the economic and financial crisis.
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02/06/2009
European Commission Internship For Young Roma Graduates 2009-2010
The European Commission and the Open Society Institute announce a call for applications for the 2009-2010 European Commission Internship for Young Roma Graduates.
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02/06/2009
Social protection expenditure in 2006, EU27 spent 26.9% of GDP on social protection.
In the EU27 , social protection expenditure 1 accounted for 26.9% of GDP in 2006.
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29/05/2009
European funding used to facilitate access to European Elections for persons with disabilities
The European Parliament elections of June 2009 are for everybody.
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27/05/2009
Integrated programme for the social inclusion of Roma (Greece)
The Roma population in Greece faces acute social exclusion that can only be solved through organised long-term inclusion policies covering all the various aspects involved.