MEPs back new rules for fair minimum wages in the EU
A minimum wage should ensure a decent standard of living Collective bargaining should be strengthened...
Autumn 2021 Economic Forecast: Rebounding despite mounting headwinds
Brussels, 11 November 2021 The European economy returns to an expansionary path faster than expected...
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Europeana 4.0: EU Commission recommends common data space for cultural heritage
Brussels, 10 November 2021 Today, the Commission publishes a recommendation on a common European data space for...
European Labour Authority: Inauguration speech by EU Commissioner Schmit
Bratislava, 9 November 2021 Dear Ministers, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour...
EU Commissioner Schmit speaks at the opening ceremony of the European Labour Authority
Today and tomorrow, EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, is visiting Bratislava, Slovakia, for...
Equal Pay Day: Joint EU Commission Statement
Brussels, 8 November 2021 Women in the European Union still earn less than men on...
Introduction of a European social security pass – MEP question for oral answer by the EU Commission
O-000071/2021 to the Commission Rule 136 Nikolaj Villumsen, Jeroen Lenaers, Marianne Vind, Dragoş Pîslaru, Elena...
Aid for Trade: EU remains the world’s leading provider with €17.9 billion
Brussels, 29 October 2021 EU aid to improve partner countries’ trading capacity increased and helped...
Europol: Construction employment fraud: 12 arrested in Belgium and Italy
26 October 2021 The Belgian Federal Police, the Italian Guardia di Finanza and Luxembourgish Judicial...
More funds needed to boost the safety of truck parks, say MEPs
Drivers suffer from poor conditions and risk becoming victims of crime Job’s lack of appeal...
New EU-UK mobility scheme for education needed, say MEPs
Financial aid needed to ensure that those from all backgrounds can participate EU students already...
EP Think Tank: At a Glance – Aging policies – access to services in different EU Member States
The study focuses on active aging policies and access to services for the aging population...
Main results of the EU Tripartite Social Summit on 20 October 2021 (updated)
Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit, 20 October 2021 EU leaders and social partners...
EU Commission relaunches the review of EU economic governance
Brussels, 19 October 2021 The European Commission has today adopted a Communication that takes stock...
Slovenian EU Presidency: Ministers agree that health and safety must be at the heart of the future of work
OCTOBER 15, 2021 5:30 PM Today’s Employment and Social Policy Council meeting, chaired by Minister...
Social protection for drivers: EU Commission and ELA join Europe-wide enforcement action
Fri, 15/10/2021 Belgian, Dutch, French and German traffic police forces carried out a joint roadside...
Main results of the Employment and Social Policy Council in Luxembourg, 15 October 2021
Ministers discussed the future of the European Semester – a yearly process whereby member states coordinate their...
Legal migration: EU Council adopts blue card directive to attract highly-qualified workers
Infographic – EU blue card: See full infographic The Council today adopted a directive establishing...
MEPs propose a European Disability Card to harmonise status across the EU
People with disabilities should have access to barrier-free travel, education and the digital realm, as...
EU-Abgeordneter Sven Giegold (Grüne/EFA): Neue Ära der Steuertransparenz
Soeben, am 28. September, hat der Rat der Mitgliedsstaaten das Verhandlungsergebnis zwischen Mitgliedsländern, Europaparlament und...
2022 EU budget: MEPs demand the focus must be on COVID-19 crisis recovery
Essential funding restored for key programmes cut by EU governments Significant reinforcements for Horizon Europe...
Sweden adopts “vigorous measures to fight work-related fraud”
Published 23 September 2021 Everyone has a right to a safe and secure work environment. A...
SURE: EU Report confirms instrument’s success in protecting jobs and incomes
The Commission has published its second report on the impact of its Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency...
Sustainable investments: EU Auditors see lack of measures to address environmental and social costs
20/09/2021 The transition to a net-zero emission economy will require significant private and public investment,...
REACT-EU: €4.7 billion to support jobs, skills and people most in need in Italy
Brussels, 17 September 2021 The Commission has granted €4.7 billion to Italy under REACT-EU to...
MEPs adopt new EU Blue Card rules for highly qualified immigrant workers
More flexible criteria for admission: a valid work contract or binding six-month job offer will...
EU-Abgeordnete Lena Düpont (EVP/CDU) zur Blue Card der EU
Heute Abend wird das Europaparlament neue Regeln für die Vergabe der Blue Card beschließen. Hierzu erklärt Lena Düpont...
S&D Group: EU laws urgently needed to end modern-day slavery by digital platforms
Speaking ahead of a plenary debate today and a crucial vote this Wednesday, in the...
EU Commissioner Lenarčič: How to protect school children in conflict areas
Brussels , 9 September 2021 Statement by Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on the...
EU Parliament on EU Blue Card: new rules to attract more highly-skilled workers
Find out how the EU aims to increase the attractiveness of the European Blue Card...
EP REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of...
EP DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a EU directive strengthening the principle of equal pay for equal work
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the...
Judgment of the EU Court of Justice in Case C-928/19 P (social partners’ agreements)
EPSU v Commission / SOPO Appeal by EPSU: the Commission is not bound to give...
Judgment of the EU Court of Justice in Case C-350/20 (social security for migrant workers)
Social security for migrant workers Third-country nationals who hold a single work permit obtained pursuant...
EU Commission answer on the possibility of making SURE a permanent instrument
P-003366/2021 Answer given by Mr Gentiloni on behalf of the European Commission (30.8.2021) On 19...
EP DRAFT REPORT on EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward
DRAFT REPORT on EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward EP Committee on Culture...
EU and Japan hold high-level policy dialogue on loneliness and social isolation
Today, Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, Dubravka Šuica, held a meeting with Japanese Minister of Loneliness,...
Judgment of the EU Court of Justice in Case C-742/19 (working time of military personnel)
Ministrstvo za obrambo, Freedom of movement for persons The Court of Justice provides guidance on...
S&Ds call on Commission to protect platform workers with EU-wide rules
BRUSSELS, 14/07/21 The Socialists and Democrats managed to include a strong call for a Commission...
MEPs demand equal working conditions for platform workers
Equal working conditions for platform workers Algorithms to be transparent, non-discriminatory and ethical Right to...
Second EU–Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting on Employment and Social Affairs
JULY 8, 2021 6:30 PM With support from the European Union, the Western Balkans will...
EP Text adopted – Old continent growing older – possibilities and challenges related to ageing policy post 2020
European Parliament resolution of 7 July 2021 on an old continent growing older – possibilities...
MEPs on Ageing Europe: close gender pension gap and end discrimination against elderly
Concrete actions needed to tackle gender pension gap Equal access to healthcare, without discrimination Silver...
EU Employment and social affairs ministers on a resilient and inclusive labour market
Ljubljana, 5 July 2021 On 8 and 9 July 2021, the ministers of EU member...
Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-709/20 (Northern Ireland, discrimination based on nationality)
Luxembourg, 24 June 2021 Advocate General Richard de la Tour: The grant without conditions as...
EU Committee MEPs want a review before returning to pre-pandemic fiscal rules
Economic and Monetary Affairs MEPs call for credible exit strategies from the crisis-related measures before...
Lisbon Declaration on the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness
A Declaration launching the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness. Signatories pledged to work together and...
EU Commissioner Schmit: Speech at the launch of the Platform on Combatting Homelessness
Lisbon, 21 June 2021 “Check against delivery” Dear Ana, Dear Ministers, Dear President of the...
EP Think Tank Study: Looking Through and Past COVID-19: Do Spillovers Matter?
The main thrust of fiscal and monetary responses to the pandemic in the EU and...
Main results of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
Health (Tuesday 15 June) Access to medicines and medical devices Ministers approved conclusions on Access...