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Report on the future of Cohesion Policy proposes ways to maximise its effectiveness and impact
The independent Group of High-Level Specialists on the Future of Cohesion Policy set up by the European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira, has presented its final report.
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Supporting mobility for disadvantaged youth: 28 ALMA projects set to launch
More than €11 million have been awarded to 28 ALMA projects which are getting ready to kick off their activities, following the first Social Innovation + call for proposals.
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Take part in the public consultation on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD)
The European Commission is carrying out an evaluation of the 2014-2020 support provided by the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived.
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Commissioner Schmit visits EU-funded childcare and training centres in Cyprus
Cyprus is making good use of European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) funding by investing in childcare and skills development for vulnerable people.
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From long-term unemployment to community involvement: the ‘conciergerie sociale’ in Liège
In Liège, Belgium, an innovative solution to combat long-term unemployment has been launched: the ‘conciergerie sociale’ or ‘social support centre’.
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A taskforce for the future: The EU's plan to upskill workers to tackle labour shortages
Euronews explores the EU's approach to tackling labour shortages and how businesses in Slovenia and Portugal are up- and reskilling their workers amidst the digital and green transitions.
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Bridging the skills gap: how Luxembourg's competence centres are shaping the future of work
During a trip to Luxembourg, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit visited the country’s innovative GTB/PAR Competence Centres.
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€22 million for addressing societal challenges arising from the war on Ukraine
The European Competence Centre for Social Innovation has launched a new call for proposals aiming at mitigating the societal impacts caused by the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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European structural and investment funds support the employment of millions of people
The European Commission has published its 2023 Summary Report on the Implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), highlighting their pivotal role.
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Ambitious 2024 work programme for employment and social innovation
The European Commission has published the 2024 work programme of the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).