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High-Level Group presents its recommendations on the future of social protection and the welfare state
The High-Level Group on the future of social protection and of the welfare state in the EU will present its final report and recommendations tomorrow, 7 February 2023.
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Social Europe: Eurobarometer survey shows Europeans support stronger social policies and more social spending
A newly released Eurobarometer survey shows that an overwhelming majority of EU citizens support strong action at EU and national level as well as more social spending.
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EU project helps Ukrainian refugees starting their life in Germany
The project “Employment pilot for Refugees”, funded by the Cohesion’s Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE) initiative, takes place in the Länder of Rhineland-Palatinate. It focuses on helping people fleeing the war in Ukraine to overcome the many barriers they face upon arrival – such as the lack of childcare, the search for housing or a language courses.
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The Green Deal Industrial Plan: putting Europe's net-zero industry in the lead
The Commission presented a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality. The Plan aims to provide a more supportive environment for the scaling up of the EU's manufacturing capacity for the net-zero technologies and products required to meet Europe's ambitious climate targets.
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Report on the implementation of the recommendation on access to social protection
The report adopted today by the Commission shows a mixed picture in the implementation efforts of the recommendation on access to social protection for workers and the self-employed, three years after its adoption by the Council.
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PESPod talks to the Latvian PES about why skills are the new gold
Listen to the latest episode of PESPod – the podcast of the European PES Network – to discover how the Latvian Public Employment Service (PES) has been working to better understand the future of work and to make sure workers have the skills they – and employers – need.
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Council adopts recommendation on adequate minimum income
The Council recommendation aims to combat poverty and social exclusion, and to pursue high levels of employment by promoting adequate income support. It follows the proposal presented by the Commission last September.
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Commission sets out concrete actions for greater involvement of social partners at national and EU level
Today, the Commission presents an initiative to further strengthen and promote social dialogue with concrete actions at national and EU level.
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Have your say until 22 March: public consultation on European Qualifications Framework
The Commission has launched a 14-week public consultation to evaluate the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) in the 2017-2022 period.
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Survey on the rights of persons with disabilities
Are you interested in the rights of persons with disabilities? We would like to hear from you. Take our survey on the on the rights of persons with disabilities by 1 February 2023. It takes a few minutes to complete: the survey is available in 24 languages and in easy-to-read English.