
Cohesion Policy steps up support to address the consequences of Russia's aggression in Ukraine with ‘Flexible Assistance to Territories'
The Commission took another important step to help Member States, regional and local authorities and partners to address the consequences of Russia's aggression against Ukraine by adopting the
Commissioner Schmit visits ESF-funded social projects in Bremen and Nienburg
Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, was in Germany on 27-28 June for a series of project visits and events. The Commissioner travelled first to Bremen where he visited a European

Commission adopts €2 billion Partnership Agreement with the Netherlands for 2021-2027
The Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with the Netherlands, laying down the country's Cohesion Policy investment strategy worth €2 billion for the period 2021-2027. Cohesion Policy funds
Euronews Real Economy: Ukrainians have the right to work in Europe – but how difficult is it to find a job?
Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war in their country have the right to live and work in the EU for up to three years. This episode of Euronews Real Economy takes a look at the difficulties Ukrainians may

Commissioner visits ESF social economy projects that help vulnerable children and people with disabilities in Bulgaria
Nicolas Schmit, EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, who is in Bulgaria for the opening of the 10th European Forum on Social Entrepreneurship, visited two projects in Plovdiv that provide vital

New publications guide use of ESF+ for social innovation
Social innovation projects aim to provide innovative solutions to today’s societal challenges. The European Social Fund+ (ESF+) provides the right instruments to develop these solutions in the areas
Lithuania’s launch event for the Cohesion Funds 2021-2027 highlights achievements
The launch event of Cohesion Policy funds' in Lithuania on 15-16 June welcomed Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, and celebrated the achievements of EU Cohesion Policy

Commission adopts €2.2 billion Partnership Agreement with Sweden for 2021-2027
Today, the Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with Sweden, laying down Sweden's €2.2 billion investment strategy for the economic, social and territorial cohesion for the 2021-2027 period
Greek conference sets out ESF+ priorities for 2021-2027
The Development Conference for the new National Strategic Reference Frameworks (NSRF) takes place from 16-17 June in Kalamata, Greece. The high-level event is the second in a series, seeking to set

Ukraine: Commission presents guidance to help people fleeing war access jobs, training and adult learning
Since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine and its civilians, over 7 million people have fled Ukraine and reached the EU. So far, only a relatively small number of those of working