News
-
07/12/2007
In 2008, the European Commission will launch its new Social Agenda. We really need to have your ideas and your input.
Today’s decisions on issues like distribution of resources, social justice, better jobs, pensions, and opening up equal opportunities, will influence all our lives – and our children’s – for decades to come. Europe cannot make progress without the active involvement and consent of its people. So we welcome all opinions... and we are listening.
-
05/12/2007
Council agrees common principles on flexicurity
Common principles on flexicurity were agreed by EU Employment and Social Affairs Ministers on 5 December.
-
05/12/2007
European social dialogue: benefits for workers and companies
A recent conference in Lisbon highlighted examples of recent achievements, as well as looking back at the history of European social dialogue in the context of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the European Union.
-
03/12/2007
A policy mix to help minorities access labour markets
An independent High Level Advisory Group of Experts on ethnic minorities presented eight policy recommendations to the Commission on 3 December 2007.
-
30/11/2007
International Day of People with Disabilities
Statement by Commissioner Vladimír Špidla on the International Day of People with Disabilities.
-
26/11/2007
Preparing Europe's small businesses for change
A Restructuring Forum, devoted to the adaptation of Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to change, took place on 26 November 2007.
-
21/11/2007
A modern single market for all
The European Commission has set out a package of initiatives to modernise the European single market and to bring more benefits to Europeans.
-
19/11/2007
Celebrating 1000 ways to promote equal opportunities for all
The 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All concluded on 19 November with a major event to celebrate the achievements of the year so far and look to the challenges still ahead.
-
15/11/2007
EU approves close to 54 billion koruna for more and better jobs in Slovakia
The European Commission has approved Slovakia’s two operational programmes for ESF funding for the period 2007-2013.
-
15/11/2007
EU approves close to €120 million in ESF funding for a more skilled workforce and strong social cohesion in Cyprus
In a significant step to help Cyprus reap the full benefits of EU membership and promote employment the European Commission has adopted the Cypriot operational programme for ESF funding for the period 2007-2013.