News
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Borås (Sweden), Cartagena (Spain), Nuremberg (Germany) and Vienna (Austria) finalists for 2025 Access City Award
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Commission report shows how social investments and reforms can support competitiveness, economic growth and inclusion
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€2.7 million from European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support 365 dismissed workers in Belgium
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Report points out a reduction in the number of people at risk of poverty
The Annual Report of the Social Protection Committee shows employment expansion and indicates a slight reduction in the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2023, although the share of people reporting financial distress remains high.
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Asbestos experts wanted – work with us to prepare good practice guidelines
The European Commission is drafting new non-binding good practice guidelines for the safe management of asbestos at work. In a series of workshops interested stakeholders can make their contribution to the development of practical and comprehensible guidelines.
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Commission launches new campaign at Clean Energy Ministerial in Brazil
The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has announced the launch of the “CEM Campaign on sustainable lifestyles, fairness and access to clean energy technologies” that puts people at the heart of the clean energy transformation.
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Shaping the Mediterranean's Future: Union for the Mediterranean’s Youth Forum in Helsinki
On Tuesday 17 September, Deputy Director General Olsson participated in the Union for the Mediterranean Youth Forum in Helsinki, bringing together young leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle regional challenges and promote entrepreneurship, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
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New standard player contract adopted in Czechia
EU Social partners in Professional Football, together with UEFA, reached a tangible outcome this year in their implementation of the Social Partner Agreement on minimum requirements for professional football player.
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Latest update of the MISSOC information on national social protection systems now available
The latest update of the MISSOC information (as of January 2024) on social protection systems in all EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland is now available.
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New evaluation confirms EU-wide impact of Employment and Social Innovation Programme (2014-2020)
The Employment and Social Innovation Programme (EaSI), which financed a wide range of activities in the period 2014-2020, was the most suitable instrument for developing EU-wide tools and actions on social innovation and employment, such as comparative databases, studies and mutual learning platforms. This has been demonstrated by the evaluation of the outcomes and impact of the programme.
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Brochure on how Erasmus+ projects foster digital skills and inclusion published
A new report gathers success factors and best practices of Erasmus+ projects working on digital skills and outreach to vulnerable groups on career pathways offered by vocational education and training (VET).
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Apply now for the 2025 Access City Award
The 2025 Access City Award competition is now open for applications. This European award recognises cities which have undertaken outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities.
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Apprenticeships: a key solution to tackle labour and skills shortages
Held on 17-18 June in Brussels, this year’s European Alliance for Apprenticeships High-Level event brought together experts, practitioners, policymakers and key stakeholders to discuss the importance of apprenticeships as a response to labour and skills shortages.