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Today, the Commission adopted a Communication on the European Pillar of Social Rights, launching a strategic process towards a renewed commitment to Social Europe ahead of the Pillar's 10th anniversary in 2027.
A newly issued report looks at what EU countries have done since 2023 to follow the EU’s advice on making the shift to a greener economy fair for everyone. It shows significant progress across the EU as well as a remaining need for continued action and monitoring.
Latvia's Social Climate Plan is the third plan under the new Social Climate Fund. It helps make the clean transition fair. It will support low and lower middle income households that are most affected by rising energy and transport costs.
The European Commission has launched the second-phase consultation with European social partners on the upcoming Quality Jobs Act. This new law aims to improve working conditions, health and safety and workers’ rights across the EU, while supporting innovation and competitiveness.
The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) is delighted to host a dedicated information session on a new opportunity for vocational education and training (VET) graduates: access to the European Commission’s Blue Book Traineeship Programme.
The European Commission has proposed €6.5 million in EU funding to help 1 928 workers who lost their jobs in Belgium and Spain. The money would come from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).
Today, the European Commission adopted updated rules for its traineeship programm making the scheme more accessible, inclusive and aligned with Europe’s skills goals; for the first time, VET graduates can apply.
The European Skills High-Level Board, presented by its Chair, Ylva Johansson, handed over its first conclusions. The conclusions call for regional and sectoral skills ecosystems to reskill adults faster and closer to where jobs actually are.
Six pilot projects were selected and launched under the new Skills Guarantee. The pilot has a budget of €14.5 million and will support almost 1,200 European workers at risk of unemployment in the car industry by offering them on-the-job training and new jobs in growing sectors.
The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform joins the European Skills & VET Week in championing the development of skills, talent and opportunities across Europe.