News
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12/11/2018
Social convergence in Europe: research seminar
The Social Situation Monitor (SSM) team welcomes researchers, analysts and policy-makers to discuss the issue of social convergence in Europe during a research seminar which will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Brussels, on Monday 26 November (1-5pm).
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09/11/2018
Social investment in Europe: call for abstracts
The Social Situation Monitor (SSM) team welcomes your abstract for an oral presentation at a SSM seminar that will take place in Brussels, in late January/early February 2019, depending on speakers’ availability.
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08/11/2018
Making key products and services accessible across the EU: Statement by Commissioner Thyssen following agreement between EU institutions
Today, the European Parliament and the Council came to a provisional agreement on the Commission's proposal for a European Accessibility Act, which will make many everyday products and services accessible to persons with disabilities.
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06/11/2018
European Commission launches 18 month feasibility study on the Child Guarantee proposal
The Child Guarantee proposal, backed by the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats (S&D) in the European Parliament, would establish a commitment by Member States to tackle poverty and ensure access to critical services for children in vulnerable situations.
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05/11/2018
October 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 October 2018.
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05/11/2018
Vocational Education and Training at the heart of Europe: Launch of third European Vocational Skills Week
From 5 to 9 November 2018, the European Commission, in cooperation with the Austrian Presidency, is organising the third European Vocational Skills Week in Vienna, building on the success of the first two editions.
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30/10/2018
EaSI case study: Impact Hub - collaborative working
Madrid Impact Hub is a company that runs three co-working and events spaces in downtown Madrid, and is preparing the opening of two more.
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29/10/2018
Youth Guarantee – two new reports focus on vulnerable groups, employment and entrepreneurship
The two reports highlight concrete practices on key aspects of the Youth Guarantee – activation measures for vulnerable groups of young people, and employment offers. Both reports build on experience from the ground, following five years of Youth Guarantee implementation across the EU.
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25/10/2018
Commission's Labour Market and Wage Developments report underlines importance of productivity to support wage growth
Today, the Commission has published the report 'Labour Market and Wage Developments in Europe 2018', confirming the sustained positive trends with record figures for employment and steady drops of the EU unemployment rate.
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25/10/2018
EaSI case study: Motrogeanu Vlad Stefan II - family first
Motrogeanu Vlad Stefan II is a company that makes and sells candles in Hideaga, in northern Romania. He needed help purchasing parafin in bulk, so EaSI stepped in to help.