News
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18/01/2011
A good place to grow older (United Kingdom)
Facing a novel situation in which the number of citizens over the state pension age exceeds those younger than 16, the UK is on a mission to make each village, town or city a place where the independence, well-being and participation of older people is supported and developed, and where the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society are addressed.
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14/01/2011
In-work poverty and labour market segmentation in the EU
Until now in-work poverty and labour market segmentation have not received sufficient attention in the EU's efforts to tackle poverty and social exclusion. However, given that the 17 million working poor in the EU represent about 15% of the new Europe 2020 social inclusion target, this is likely to become a more important issue in the future. The analysis of in-work poverty and labour market segmentation presented here is a first step to fill this gap and to suggest how progress can be made on this issue. It is also intended as a contribution to the monitoring of the EU 'Active Inclusion' process, which was launched at the end of 2008 and which is a crucial part of the EU's efforts to tackle poverty and social exclusion.
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11/01/2011
Tools to help close the gender pay gap
In its ‘Strategy for equality between women and men 2010-2015’, the European Commission commits to supporting initiatives in the workplace which aim to encourage equal pay, such as the development of tools for employers to close unjustified gender pay gaps.
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04/01/2011
Hungary at the head of the EU
Hungary followed on from Spain and Belgium to become head of the Council of the European Union on 1 January 2011.
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03/01/2011
Women and men in decision-making: highlights (Fourth quarter 2010)
Women and men in decision-making: highlights (Fourth quarter 2010)
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17/12/2010
European Year 2010 Journalist Award winners: Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
The Award was one of the activities of the 2010 European Year, aimed at supporting and recognizing journalists who increase awareness and understanding of poverty and social exclusion through their work.
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16/12/2010
New Europe for patients website online
The new Europe for Patients website is now online with a vibrant new look and content.
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16/12/2010
Stepping up the fight against poverty and social exclusion
New plan sets out strategy for lifting 20m people out of poverty – an EU target for 2020.
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13/12/2010
Joint report on Pensions
The report analyses pension systems in the EU, assesses the pension reforms in the light of aggravated challenges and develops an updated agenda for delivering adequate and sustainable pensions.
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02/12/2010
Access City Award: Avila wins first-ever European award for disabled-friendly cities
Avila, a Spanish city known for its medieval walls, has won the first-ever European award for improving access for people with disabilities.