This report applies the “3S Framework” (Start, Scale, Sustain) to analyse the main existing levers and policy orientations to further support social innovation in ESF programming periods beyond 2027.

This non-paper presents the perspectives of experts from the ESF+ Evaluation Partnership, a network of national coordination bodies and managing authorities from all 27 EU Member States. 

The current non-paper is informed by discussions among Member State members of the ESF+ Evaluation Partnership and is an expert opinion not binding on the Member States or the European Commission.

This publication presents the ESF+ Committee's opinion on the future of the European Social Fund (ESF) post-2027.

This toolkit offers guidance on using the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to train care workers supporting independent living for persons with disabilities and those with long-term care needs.

This handbook provides comprehensive guidance on setting up and implementing financial instruments under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to support employment, education and social inclusion.

The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) addresses the most severe forms of poverty in the EU through food aid, material support and vouchers. It helps Member States progress towards achieving the EU’s 2030 headline target for poverty reduction.

Since 2016, annual reports synthesise the ESF achievements on the basis of the annual implementation reports submitted by member states. This latest edition summarises the achievements by end 2022 (reported by Member States in 2023).

The European Social Fund (ESF) is the European Union’s main instrument for investing in people. In 2014-2022, the fund helped Member States progress towards achieving the EU’s 2030 headline targets in employment, training and poverty reduction.