News
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13/09/2019
ESPN publishes reports on national strategies to fight homelessness and housing exclusion
New ESPN reports on national strategies to tackle homelessness and housing exclusion show an increase in promising integrated strategies in some countries. Challenges, however, still remain.
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11/09/2019
Commission adopts proposal to prolong EU network of Public Employment Services until 2027
The European Commission has proposed to extend until 2027 the duration of the EU Decision establishing the Network of Public Employment Services (PES).
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06/09/2019
Recent social policy developments in Albania and Malta
A new fund in Albania to support the labour market integration of people with disabilities and recent developments in the Maltese childcare services sector
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04/09/2019
Brexit ‘no-deal' preparedness: EGF to support those most affected by a ‘no-deal' scenario
In its 6th Brexit preparedness Communication, the Commission has proposed for the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to be made available to support workers most affected by a ‘no-deal' scenario. This and other proposals need to be agreed by the European Parliament and the Council.
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02/09/2019
August 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 August 2019.
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02/09/2019
Policy tool to promote better entrepreneurship now available in 24 languages
A multi-lingual tool is now available to help cities, regions and countries to make entrepreneurship policies more inclusive and more social. It covers policies supporting entrepreneurship by people from under-represented groups, as well as social entrepreneurship.
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29/08/2019
Call for proposals launched by CEDEFOP to select partners for its VET expertise network
CEDEFOP has launched a call for proposals to select national partners in eligible countries for its VET expertise network, Refernet.
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28/08/2019
EPIC publishes second annual thematic report on child and family policy developments in Europe
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published its second annual thematic report.
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27/08/2019
Vilnius Factoring Company to issue €10m in new microloans
Micro-enterprises and farmers in Lithuania can now benefit from non-banking business funding opportunities under the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). Vilnius Factoring Company, a private lending company in Lithuania, has signed a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) to issue microloans of up to €25,000.
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22/08/2019
EU Work-life Balance Directive enters into force
The Work-life Balance Directive, which aims to improve families’ access to family leave and flexible work arrangements, has entered into European Union law and must now be adopted by Member States.