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The European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) has just released its latest Annual Report. The Annual Report reviews activities delivered throughout 2025, while the Work Programme 2026 sets priorities for the year ahead.

The Commission has published a brochure and an analytical report showcasing how Erasmus-funded Centres of Vocational Excellence drive innovation in VET across Europe.

The European Commission marks the first anniversary of the Pact for European Social Dialogue with the launch of a new newsletter highlighting key developments in EU-level social dialogue.

5 March 2026 marks the 1st anniversary of the Union of Skills, a flagship initiative to make Europe more competitive. It has delivered concrete action, supporting workers and businesses, reinforcing cooperation with Member States, industry and education providers and building a governance framework.

The Commission has adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses and create jobs in the EU.

The Commission has proposed to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 507 workers dismissed after the bankruptcy of Liberty Steel Belgium. 

The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and EU Member States on its proposal to strengthen the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).

The Commission published a report assessing the implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive. The report highlights that, between 2020 and 2024, the EU rules on the recognition of professional qualifications have allowed over 185 000 professionals to have their qualifications.

In this European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) Member Spotlight, we interviewed the Center of Excellence in Informatics and Information Technologies (CEITI).