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Pension adequacy report underlines importance of resilient European pension systems in the face of global challenges
Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs have adopted council conclusions on pension adequacy, following the publication of the 2024 Pension Adequacy Report, drafted by the Commission and the Social Protection Committee.
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Commission proposes guidelines for Member States' employment policies
The Commission is proposing guidelines for Member States' employment policies in 2024. These guidelines, which are part of the 2024 European Semester Spring Package, set common priorities for national employment and social policies to make them fairer and more inclusive.
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European Child Guarantee: giving equal opportunities to children in need
14 June 2024 marked the 3rd anniversary of the European Child Guarantee. On this occasion Child Guarantee Coordinators from 23 Member States met to discuss actions that they are carrying out in their countries.
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Commission launches first-stage consultation of social partners on fair telework and the right to disconnect
The Commission has launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners to gather their views on the possible direction of EU action on ensuring fair telework and the right to disconnect.
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Report on Directive on posting of workers published
The European Commission has published the report reviewing the application and implementation of Directive (EU) 2018/957.
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How are Ukrainian mothers managing childcare in their host countries?
Two years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the latest episode of Euronews ‘Real Economy’ looks at how millions of Ukrainian women and their children are adapting to life in their new host countries.
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How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel?
Euronews travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to explore how the new EU disability and parking cards will make it easier for persons with disabilities to enjoy their right to free movement as EU citizens.
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Mediterranean Regional Platform exchange best practices on youth employment and women economic empowerment
Representatives of 22 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) met at the 16th Regional Platform on Employment and Labour. They shared best practices on youth employment and women economic empowerment and stressed the importance of a continuous dialogue given the ongoing effects of the Middle East developments on the labour market.
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EU renews commitment to a strong and resilient social Europe at conference in La Hulpe
At the High-Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights today in La Hulpe, Belgium, participants have renewed their commitment to the European Social Model to continue making social and economic progress, combining increased competitiveness and productivity with equal opportunities, promoting more quality jobs and fair working conditions, reduce poverty and inequalities and delivering a fair transition to climate neutrality.
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New Eurobarometer survey shows a strong social Europe top priority for EU citizens
A new Eurobarometer survey published today confirms that 88% of European citizens consider a social Europe to be important to them personally.