COVID-19: Commission Welcomes Political Agreement on the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative
The Parliament's adoption comes only one week after a political agreement between Member States was reached on the proposals, and within two weeks after the proposals were put on the table. To recall
EU financial support for national, regional and local communities fighting Coronavirus
The EU is providing financial support for national, regional and local communities to help fight Coronavirus. On 18 March 2020 Commissioners Elisa Ferreira responsible for Cohesion and Reforms and
2020 Regiostars Awards: Time to Submit your Best ESF Projects
The 2020 Regiostars awards have been launched and will run until 9 May 2020. The Commission is looking for innovative, EU-funded projects, which demonstrate new approaches in regional development
EU Romani Week 2020 postponed for later this year
Due to coronavirus precautions taken in the European Parliament, the Romani Week will be postponed for later this year. Ahead of International Romani Day, policymakers, experts and organisations
Bringing Older Workers Back into the Labour Market
The European Social Fund (ESF) continues to be Europe’s main source for supporting jobs, helping people get better jobs and ensuring fairer job opportunities. Europe is facing a demographic crisis
Understanding the thematic focus of ESF programmes
An interactive visualisation allows stakeholders explore and compare the detailed investment themes across the funds, countries and thematic objectives. The Open Data Platform has launched a new
ESF Showcases Videos from Member States
The European Social Fund (ESF) is showcasing Member State videos to highlight the inspirational work being done throughout Europe. With support from ESF funding, member states are creating job
Conference in Poland: Children are the most important
The European Commission's Directorate General for Employment organises the conference for the Polish ESF Managing Authorities to discuss future ESIF support for children. The title of the Conference
Financial instruments and students loans: a workshop in Prague
The fi-compass ‘Thematic workshop on financial instruments supporting student loans’, organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Employment and Social Inclusion (DG EMPL) in
Commission presents first reflections on building a strong social Europe for just transitions
On 14 January 2020 the Commission has presented a Communication on building a strong social Europe for just transitions. It sets out how social policy will help deliver on the challenges and
