News
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06/03/2019
February 2019 developments in child and family policy in EU member states
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) presents a round-up of the latest developments in child and family policy in EU member states in February 2019.
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01/03/2019
Aviation: European Commission continues to push for higher social standards
The European Commission has published a report setting out a number of actions to further strengthen the social agenda in air transport.
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27/02/2019
European Semester Winter Package: assessing Member States' progress on economic and social priorities
In its annual assessment of the economic and social situation in the Member States, the Commission stresses the need to promote investment, pursue responsible fiscal policies and implement well-designed reforms.
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25/02/2019
Inception report of Child Guarantee feasibility study published
The inception report for a wide-ranging feasibility study into the prospect of a Child Guarantee has been published by the European Commission. The study aims to assess the feasibility, implementation options and added value of a Child Guarantee, focusing on four specific groups of vulnerable or disadvantaged children.
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25/02/2019
The EU Skills Profile Tool for Third Country Nationals - in action!
A new video shows how the tool has been used in a project of the Refugee Council in the Netherlands and showcases user experiences in the Public Employment Service in Slovenia.
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19/02/2019
Contribute to the performance monitoring of the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI)
The online questionnaire is open until 28 February.
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14/02/2019
Commission welcomes agreement on the European Labour Authority
The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the Commission's proposal to establish a European Labour Authority (ELA).
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13/02/2019
January 2019 developments in child and family policy in EU Member States
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) presents a round-up of the latest developments in child and family policy in EU Member States in January 2019.
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07/02/2019
Six microfinance institutions awarded under the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision
On 13 December 2018, the Code of Good Conduct Steering Committee decided to award six microfinance institutions the certificate of compliance with the Code, based on the results of the evaluations. The certificate is valid for three years.
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07/02/2019
Transparent and predictable working conditions: Commission welcomes provisional agreement
The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on the European Commission's proposal for a new directive to create more transparent and predictable working conditions, in particular for workers in non-standard forms of employment.