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OECD recommends Spain boost productivity and youth opportunities

Strong government support to businesses and households has helped Spain weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and of rising energy and food prices brought by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Policy should now focus on rebuilding fiscal space, raising productivity and reducing social disparities, including by creating more opportunities for young people.

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25/10/2023

Finland’s Ministry of Interior launches Nationality Act reform

Finland will tighten the naturalisation requirements during this government term in line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. The plans involve changes to the legal provisions specifying requirements for the period of residence, integrity and livelihood, and the introduction of a citizenship test. The objectives set out in the Government Programme will be implemented in stages in three projects set up by the Ministry of the Interior.

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18/10/2023

Quality journalism: EU Commission announces 2023 Megalizzi-Niedzielski prize winners

The Commission has announced the three winners of the 2023 Megalizzi – Niedzielski prize for aspiring journalists: Antonina Lozanova from Bulgaria, Sara Fačko from Croatia, and Olena Martyniuk from Ukraine. The Commission awarded the prize to Antonina, Sara and Olena for their strong attachment to the EU and its values, dedication to quality journalism, and all-encompassing journalistic talent.

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12/10/2023

EU Commission sets out tools to manage demographic change in the EU

The Commission has today adopted a Communication presenting a set of policy tools available to Member States for managing demographic change and its impacts on the EU’s society and economy, including its global competitiveness. The Communication outlines the wide range of tools (including regulatory instruments, policy frameworks and funding) available to Member States to do so. These tools can be effectively combined with national and regional policies to empower and

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11/10/2023

Speech by EU Commissioner Ivanova on the EEA midterm review

The European Education Area – and indeed the whole education community across Europe – bring together a very broad coalition. It includes the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament, the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, government officials from our Member States, representatives from so many stakeholder organisations, school leaders, teachers, innovators, educators and, of course, learners.

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10/10/2023

Main results of the EU Employment and Social Policy Council on 9 October 2023

EU ministers for employment and social affairs discussed the 2023 European Semester and the impact of new technologies on labour. They reached a political agreement on a recommendation on developing a supportive framework for the social economy. They also approved Council conclusions on mental health and precarious work, on equal access to adequate and desegregated housing for Roma, and on social protection for the self-employed.

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09/10/2023

EU Council recommends unlocking social economy’s potential

Social economy entities can take various forms, such as cooperatives, associations and foundations; their main shared principle is that they prioritise people, as well as social or environmental purposes, over profit. The social economy contributes to labour market and social inclusion, it fosters skills development and also stimulates fair and sustainable socioeconomic and industrial development, improving social and territorial cohesion across the member states. In order to strengthen the social

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09/10/2023

Returns of irregular migrants up by 29% in Q2 2023 – Eurostat

In the second quarter of 2023, there were 105 865 non-EU citizens ordered to leave an EU country, and a total of 26 600 were returned to another country following an order to leave. Compared with the same quarter of 2022, the number of non-EU citizens ordered to leave the EU country rose by 9%, while the number of people returned to another country rose by 29%.

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07/10/2023

Pompeii restored thanks to a €78m investment from ERDF

Today marks the end of the successful “Grande Progetto Pompei”, a major project to restore the Pompeii archaeological site, a global tourist attraction, cultural landmark, and a driver for the local economy. The project lasted 10 years and received more than €78 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

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04/10/2023

Estonia and Finland enhance social security exchange

By increasing the exchange of information, the aim is to prevent situations where people are paid benefits on false grounds in one country while being employed in the other. Another aim is to ensure that the applicable social security legislation is defined correctly and employers’ contributions are paid correctly especially in situations where people work simultaneously or periodically in Finland and Estonia.

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02/10/2023

Culture Moves Europe: New cultural mobility opportunities for artists

Today, the EU’s largest cultural mobility scheme, called ‘Culture Moves Europe’, opens a new call for individual mobility. It is aimed at artists and cultural professionals who are at least 18 years old, legally resident in one of the 40 countries of the Creative Europe programme and active in the following sectors: performing arts, visual arts, music, cultural heritage, architecture, design and fashion design, and literature. Application is open from

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02/10/2023

EU Commission September infringement package: key decisions

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.

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28/09/2023
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Insight EU Dossier: Design in Government and Society 26 September 2023

Consequence scanning: How to mitigate risks in your service – UK Design in Government +++ Redesigning the DDaT Capability Framework – Digital people +++ Call for applications to join the EIT Governing Board +++ Bundesregierung: Studie zu Aufgaben und Organisationsformen von Innovationseinheiten für die Verwaltung +++ Germany and Israel consolidate their cooperation on innovative startups and energy +++ Design Thinking Market Recent Innovations and Current Trends Analysis by 2030.

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28/09/2023

Sweden: Investments in civil defence and crisis preparedness in the autumn budget

The serious deterioration of the security environment and experiences from Ukraine have illuminated the need for strong civil defence, and municipalities and regions have a vital role to play in this. In the Budget Bill for 2024, the Government has therefore proposed that grants for the work of municipalities and regions on crisis preparedness and civil defence increase by SEK 100 million annually, starting in 2024.

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23/09/2023

Finland: Comments invited on the Spectrum Decree

The Decree will be amended, because the Administrative Council of the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, has decided to close down the YLE Puhe (YLE Talk) radio channel on the FM wavelength. As a result, the national radio network reserved for YLE Puhe is to be released for the use of other radio broadcasting operators.

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22/09/2023
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