European Year of Skills places ESF+ at centre stage for building opportunities
Following the announcement by President Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union address, the Commission adopted a proposal to make 2023 the European Year of Skills. The Year of Skills will
Council furthers Cohesion Funds’ flexibility in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine
The Council today adopted a package of legislative changes to step up support for EU governments and regions in managing the effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine, including hosting more Ukrainian
Innovative one-stop-shop for young people welcomes Commissioner during visit to Finland
During his official visit to Finland between 5 and 7 October 2022, Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, visited Helsinki’s ‘Ohjaamo’ One-Stop Guidance Centre. Launched
Lazio builds a caring society for Ukrainians – supported by the ESF
In Italy, the Lazio Region is at the forefront of welcoming those fleeing conflict in Ukraine. Earlier in the year it allocated €10 million of ESF funding thanks to the flexibility allowed under the
ESF+ maximises minimum income – and opportunities for work
On 28 September 2022, the European Commission called on Member States to modernise their minimum income schemes and came up with a proposal for a Council Recommendation on how they can modernise their
Discover how the EU will implement the European Child Guarantee – at EU Regions Week
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022 16:00 to 17:00 (CET), the European Commission will host 'European Child Guarantee: Can we break the vicious cycle of child poverty? ', an extraordinary information
Celebrating ESF achievements at the launch of Ireland’s Cohesion Funds 2021-2027
The European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform Elisa Ferreira met participants in landmark youth and social inclusion projects, co-funded by the European Social Fund. Ms. Ferreira visited Ireland
€1.4 billion for Ireland's economic and social development and green transition in 2021-2027
Ireland will benefit from €1.4 billion in Cohesion Policy funding between 2021-2027 to support the sustainable development of its economy. The details and strategy for these investments are set out in
Learn more about the green transition for business – at EU Regions Week
On Monday, October 10, 2022 16:30h - 18:00 (CET), the European Commission will host 'Pact for Skills - Enabling the green transition in automotive regions', an extraordinary information session that
Nearly €100 million for Spanish regions to support post-pandemic recovery, employment and health
Three Spanish regions will receive an additional €96.3 million under REACT-EU under the European Social Fund (ESF) to help workers and jobseekers and improve social services, education and care. In
