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27/01/2016
First orientation debate on the European Pillar of Social Rights
Today the College of Commissioners held a first orientation debate on establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights. It should be a self-standing reference document, of a legal nature, setting out key principles and values shared at EU level.
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27/01/2016
Written Statement Directive survey: Have your say on EU law regarding information on work conditions
The Commission is carrying out an evaluation of Directive 91/533/EEC on an employer's obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship - the so-called "Written Statement Directive".
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26/01/2016
Public consultation on Your First EURES job mobility scheme now open
The Commission is publishing an online open public consultation in the framework of the 'Study on the Your first EURES job (YfEJ) preparatory action and options for future EU measures on youth intra-EU labour mobility'. You can contribute to this study with your insights by filling in the online consultation.
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25/01/2016
Statistics on childcare use in the EU and social developments in Malta, the FYR of Macedonia and Slovenia
Four new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on recent social policy developments in Malta, the FYR of Macedonia and Slovenia, as well as a brief analysis of the EU-SILC data related to childcare use in the EU.
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22/01/2016
How's Europe? Employment and social developments in 2015
Yesterday Commissioner Thyssen presented the annual review of employment and social developments in the European Union.
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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.