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Mediterranean Regional Platform exchange best practices on youth employment and women economic empowerment
Representatives of 22 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) met at the 16th Regional Platform on Employment and Labour. They shared best practices on youth employment and women economic empowerment and stressed the importance of a continuous dialogue given the ongoing effects of the Middle East developments on the labour market.
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EU renews commitment to a strong and resilient social Europe at conference in La Hulpe
At the High-Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights today in La Hulpe, Belgium, participants have renewed their commitment to the European Social Model to continue making social and economic progress, combining increased competitiveness and productivity with equal opportunities, promoting more quality jobs and fair working conditions, reduce poverty and inequalities and delivering a fair transition to climate neutrality.
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Delivering a strong Social Europe
See what the European Commission has achieved from 2019-2024 to build a strong social economy that is fair, inclusive and reponds to the needs of all EU citizens.
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New Eurobarometer survey shows a strong social Europe top priority for EU citizens
A new Eurobarometer survey published today confirms that 88% of European citizens consider a social Europe to be important to them personally.
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European Commission’s response to citizens’ concern about unpaid traineeships
The European Commission replies to recent citizens’ letters expressing their concern about unpaid traineeships. The proposals of the European Commission aim indeed to promote fair pay and access to social protection for trainees.
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EU-US Talent for Growth Task Force present their work to TTC Co-Chairs
On 4 April, at the 6th Ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC), the Members of the EU-US Talent for Growth Task Force held their final meeting and presented their Task Force statement to the Co-Chairs of the TTC.
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European Commission publishes evaluations of Europass and European Qualifications Framework
The results confirm the positive impact of these two key EU initiatives fostering transparency and a common understanding of qualifications and skills across Europe in the education and employment sectors.
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New rules to improve protection of workers with stricter exposure limits for lead and diisocyanates
The European Union has published new rules to further improve the protection of workers from the health risks linked to the exposure to dangerous chemicals as lead and diisocyanates.
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Commission sets out actions to tackle labour and skills shortages
Today, the Commission has presented an action plan to tackle labour and skills shortages and proposes to work together with Member States and social partners to address these issues over the coming months and years.
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Commission takes action to improve the quality of traineeships in the EU
Today, the European Commission is taking action to improve working conditions for trainees, including pay, inclusiveness and quality of traineeships in the EU.