Cohesion funding: €33.6 billion for education, training and skills
A recent data story highlights an EU investment of over €33.6 billion for the 2021-2027 programming period to support education, training and skills development. These funds will support activities
Commission report shows social funding effective at addressing persistent labour shortages
The European Commission’s Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report 2023 shows that despite the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU economy has continued to grow and
Commissioner Schmit visits skills-building projects in Bavaria
Nicolas Schmit, the European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, was in Bavaria from 28-30 June 2023, a mission that included a public discussion about the European Year of Skills. Emphasising
Commissioner Schmit visits projects supporting children and young people in Malta
Commissioner Schmit was in Malta to discuss the country’s social policy achievements with government ministers, MPs and social partners and to visit ESF-funded social projects, which help children to
2nd Anniversary of the Child Guarantee shows EU funds’ support for children
14 June 2023 was the second anniversary of the European Child Guarantee, highlighting direct action undertaken at local, national and EU-wide level to improve the lives of at-risk children across
Social Economy Gateway facilitates access to ESF+ funding
The European Commission has proposed measures to support the growth and expansion of the social economy. These include the launch of the Social Economy Gateway, a one-stop shop for the social economy
20 years of support for Roma by Spanish Acceder Programme
The EU-funded Acceder programme has had a positive impact on helping Roma find and maintain quality employment, enabling them to improve their quality of life and autonomy in Spain according to a
Report shows EU solidarity instrumental for integration of people fleeing Ukraine
The report of Commissioner Schmit’s special adviser on integrating persons fleeing Ukraine into the EU, Lodewijk Asscher has been presented today. The report highlights the EU’s and Member States’
Porto Social Forum reaffirms commitment to social Europe, with focus on skills
On 26-27 May, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit participated in the Porto Social Forum 2023, an event that focused on skills as key drivers of the green and digital transitions
The European Year of Skills: Future proofing Europe's workforce
The latest Euronews Real Economy episode is dedicated to the European Year of Skills. It sheds light on why we need it and how it will help addressing Europe’s labour market shortages. In this episode
