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Travelling abroad for holidays is exciting, but accidents can happen. While you are travelling, the European Health Insurance Card gives you access to necessary medical services in Europe.

The Commission celebrates the 20th anniversary of Europass, a free and secure online platform available in 31 languages that supports people throughout their professional journeys, from first jobs to new challenges abroad.

The European Public Service Union (EPSU) and social employers have signed a new framework of action to boost retention and recruitment in the care sector. It aims at facing the persistent staff shortages and high turnover rates of care workers.

The EU was among the most active participants in the negotiations and played a central role in shaping the final outcome, ensuring consistency with EU legislation and facilitating consensus between workers, employers and governments.

Poland hosted the 2025 EQAVET Annual Network Meeting, which brought together EU country representatives in charge of Quality Assurance in Vocational and Educational Training, National Reference Points for Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation and a call for evidence on the new Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights. They ask citizens and stakeholders for their views on the impact of the 2021 Action Plan and any lessons learned.

The 23rd Board Meeting elected the new PES Network Chair, Spiros Protopsaltis, Governor of the Greek PES. With experience leading large-scale reforms on improving service delivery and performance, Spiros Protopsaltis will steer the Network over the next two years.

A new survey report has just been released by the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) exploring partnerships and approaches between PES, private employment services (PrES) and the third sector.

Today marked a significant milestone in EU-level social dialogue. Trade unions and employers’ organisations representing the hospitals and health care sector have signed a joint commitment aimed at better supporting healthcare workers and advocating for increased EU investments in healthcare.