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19/03/2020
Nine microfinance institutions awarded under the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision
On 13 February 2020, nine microfinance institutions were awarded the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision, a quality label that promotes best practices within the microfinance sector.
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13/03/2020
New study looks at the challenges faced by platform workers
The Commission has published today a study on working conditions of platform workers. The report, carried out by independent experts, provides an overview of the challenges individuals face in growing form of labour.
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13/03/2020
COVID-19: Commission sets out European coordinated response to counter the economic impact of the Coronavirus
COVID-19 is a severe public health emergency for our citizens, societies and economies with infections in all Member States. It is also a major economic shock to the EU. The Commission therefore presents today an immediate response to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, centred on a European coordinated response.
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10/03/2020
Call for success stories of reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
Are you an employer in the EU who has taken steps to accommodate workers with disabilities? The Commission wants to hear from you.
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09/03/2020
Dedicated social partner hearing on reinforcing the youth guarantee
The Commission invited social partners from both cross-industry level and sectors to a dedicated hearing on 20 February on the Youth Guarantee.
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04/03/2020
February 2020 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 2020.
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02/03/2020
EU4FairWork: Commission launches campaign to tackle undeclared work
The Commission launched the first European campaign for declared work. It will work hand in hand with the European Platform tackling undeclared work and the European Labour Authority.
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27/02/2020
EU-Canada dialogue meeting on the new world of work and inclusive growth
Representatives from the EU and Canada met in Brussels on 19-20 February to discuss the future of work and inclusive growth.
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25/02/2020
EPIC attends child guarantee conference
A representative from the European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) team attended on 17 February 2020 the conference closing the first phase of the preparatory action for a child guarantee.
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24/02/2020
Social partners in road transport sector issue joint statement on challenges and priorities for the new decade
The European Transport Workers Federation (ETF) and International Road Transport Union (IRU) issued a joint statement on the 20th anniversary of the EU Social Dialogue Committee for Road Transport.