News
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07/12/2020
EPIC publishes research note showcasing practices on anti-bullying
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published a research note featuring the practices promoting anti-bullying that are listed on the EPIC practice repository.
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07/12/2020
November 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 November 2020. Each piece of news contains a link to the original source, which may be in a language other than English. In most cases, they are press releases from the relevant ministries.
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03/12/2020
EU holds consultation hearing with social partners on the European Disability Strategy
The consultation hearing offered an opportunity for social partners to engage with the European Commission on the European Disability Strategy, and to discuss upcoming developments.
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01/12/2020
Equality: City of Jönköping in Sweden wins 2021 Access City Award
The 2021 Access City Award goes to the city of Jönköping for making the city more accessible to persons with disabilities.
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26/11/2020
EPIC publishes third annual thematic report on child and family policy developments in Europe during 2019
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published its third annual thematic report.
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25/11/2020
Social innovation: 27 inspirational initiatives in Europe
The Commission is promoting and supporting once again social innovations with a brochure featuring one example of social innovation from each EU country.
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20/11/2020
European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 helped to remove barriers
The European Commission has published the evaluation of the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020.
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20/11/2020
Take part in the survey on the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision
Thre survey will be feeding into a study, conducted by the University of Salford on behalf of the European Commission, focusing on the impact of the Code on the microfinance sector.
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19/11/2020
Support for reinforced Youth Guarantee: Council adopts Commission's proposal for a Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs
The Council has adopted the Commission's proposal for a Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs from 1 July 2020, reinforcing the existing Youth Guarantee.
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18/11/2020
Commission publishes proposal for a Joint Employment Report 2021
The proposal for a Joint Employment Report analyses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment and social situation in Europe.