Learning from the economic crisis – consultation
It seeks to identify successful measures employers, workers and governments have taken to adapt to the crisis. The deadline is 30 March. Opinions will feed into upcoming EU proposals on employment.
View ArticleEU sets out plans for pension system reform
The Commission white paper proposes improving opportunities for older workers, developing private retirement schemes and introducing measures to protect and improve current pension schemes.
View ArticleCommission to examine tax measures for cross-border workers
Member States' tax provisions are to be scrutinised to ensure that they do not discriminate against cross-border workers, in a targeted initiative launched by the Commission. It is estimated that more...
View ArticleGrowth for Greece: Commission points the way to unlock growth and create jobs
In a new Communication the Commission highlights the steps that need to be taken during 2012, as part of the programme and explains the huge range of support measures that it can mobilise to help...
View ArticleCommission presents new measures and identifies key opportunities for EU...
The proposal focuses on the demand-side of job creation, setting out ways for Member States to encourage hiring by reducing taxes on labour or supporting business start-ups more.
View ArticleMarch 2012 - Euro area unemployment rate at 10.9%. EU27 at 10.2%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.9% in March 2012, compared with 10.8% in February. It was 9.9% in March 2011. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.2% in March 2012, stable...
View ArticleEuropean Commission calls on Member States to implement national plans for...
The European Commission has called on EU Member States, in a report adopted today, to implement their national strategies to improve the economic and social integration of Europe's 10 to 12 million Roma.
View ArticleMore EU efforts needed to tackle youth unemployment, say MEPs
Devising a ‘European Investment Plan’ to create new jobs, reallocating EU structural funds to projects for young people, and introducing a ‘European Youth Guarantee’ to ensure that they are not without...
View ArticleApril 2012 - Euro area unemployment rate at 11.0%. EU27 at 10.3%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.0% in April 2012, stable compared with March. It was 9.9% in April 2011. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.3% in April 2012, compared with...
View ArticleECJ: judgment in family benefits for migrant workers case
EU law does not prevent a Member State from granting family benefits to posted or seasonal workers in respect of whom it is not, in principle, the competent Member State.
View ArticleWe must invest in jobs for people, says Parliament
MEPs call for investment measures to tap the potential for jobs and growth in the green economy, health and social services and the new technologies, in a resolution. They welcome the Commission's...
View ArticleMay 2012: Euro area unemployment rate at 11.1%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.1% in May 2012, compared with 11.0% in April. It was 10.0% in May 2011. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.3% in May 2012, compared with 10.2%...
View ArticlePublic support for Europe 2020 Strategy remains strong
According to the Spring 2012 Eurobarometer, people’s views on the Europe 2020 strategy – which is the EU's growth strategy – are encouraging, particularly in relation to the importance of the...
View ArticleJune 2012: Euro area unemployment rate at 11.2%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.2% in June 2012, stable compared with May. It was 10.0% in June 2011. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.4% in June 2012, also stable compared...
View ArticleSeabed mapping: new opportunities for blue growth and jobs in seas and oceans
The European Commission is proposing to create a digital seabed map of European waters by 2020 by collecting all existing data into one coherent database accessible to everyone.
View ArticleJuly 2012: Euro area unemployment rate at 11.3% - EU27 at 10.4%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.3% in July 2012, stable compared with June. It was 10.1% in July 2011. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.4% in July 2012, also stable...
View ArticleEmployment: EU Globalisation Fund supported over 21000 workers in 2011
More than 21 000 workers dismissed due to the economic crisis and the effects of globalisation were helped to find new job opportunities by the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in 2011,...
View ArticleCommission urges Member States to recognise skills gained outside school and...
The Commission's proposal aims to increase job opportunities in particular for the young unemployed and those with few formal qualifications such as older and low-skilled workers.
View ArticleEU Youth Report calls for employment and social inclusion to be top priority
The report, which is produced every three years by the Commission, underlines that the EU and Member States must do more to support young people, who have borne the brunt of the economic crisis.
View ArticleQuarterly Review shows persistent labour market and social divergence between...
The employment and social situation in the EU remained very serious in the second quarter of 2012 with unemployment rising overall but also displaying significant differences between Member States,...
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