Deal to improve the protection of vulnerable adults
Equal access to justice for adults who require support and safeguards in decision-making.
Tag: European Commission
Commission welcomes important step to modernise EU social security coordination rules
The revised rules are an important step towards fair labour mobility in the EU. They make it easier for people to work, live or retire in other Member States
Breaking stereotypes: Key lessons from EAfA’s webinar on inclusive apprenticeships in STEM
Speakers showcased real-life initiatives that challenge gender norms, support young women entering STEM pathways, and foster inclusive learning and working environments.
Commission proposes guidelines for Member States’ employment policies
These guidelines, which are part of the 2024 European Semester Spring Package, set common priorities for national employment and social policies
Annual report focuses on measures taken to tackle energy and cost of living crisis
Price rises had a negative impact on households’ purchasing power, especially for lower income families
European care strategy – One year after the adoption
Several actions were launched to ensure high-quality affordable and accessible care services and to improve the situation of care providers.
Commission decision setting up the European social dialogue committee for social services
As part of the follow-up to the 2022 Care Strategy and the 2023 Social Dialogue Initiative, the Commission adopted on 10 July 2023 a decision setting up the European social ...
Access to essential services: key challenges for the most vulnerable – report
According to the Commission’s report, people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU have difficulties in accessing essential services such as energy, transport and digital communication.
Commission proposal on developing social economy framework conditions
the Commission adopted a proposal for a Council recommendation on developing social economy framework conditions on 13 June 2023.
Commission calls for massive investment in digital education and skills
The Commission adopted two proposals for a Council Recommendation to address the digital divide by improving digital skills teaching and ensuring universal access to inclusive and high-quality digital education and ...
