Employment and Social affairs

EU Debates on Employment, Access to jobs, Health and safety at work, Unemployment benefits, Social Security and Pensions.

Fair Minimum Wages for All – EESC Workers’ Group Webinar

The European Commission's proposal for a directive on adequate fair minimum wages has sparked controversy among member states and social…

4 years ago

European Pillar of Social Rights: Gothenburg, Porto and beyond

The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) is an initiative launched by the European Commission with very ambitious aims. EU…

4 years ago

Why are Finns the happiest people in the world again?

For the fourth year in a row, Finland ranked happiest country in the world again, in an annual UN report.…

4 years ago

Turkey’s withdrawal from Istanbul Convention, A ‘worrying step backwards’

Turkey’s decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention the important treaty on protecting women is “a very worrying step backwards”, a…

4 years ago

EU fights Anti-Roma prejudice and discrimination

EU fights discrimination against Roma people and promotes their inclusion in the key areas of education, employment, health and housing.…

4 years ago

Important social gains for women lost due to COVID-19

Progress for women in work could be back at 2017 levels by the end of 2021 as a result of…

4 years ago

Women in Europe need ‘greater economic independence’ to avoid poverty

Women in Europe should be given “greater economic independence” through equal pay, childcare support and the sharing of domestic duties…

4 years ago

Eurostat reports 2020 employment flows with empty offices

The recent health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted employment in the European Union and Eurostat reports 2020…

4 years ago

Women’s Rights in the EU. Watch the VIDEO timeline

Equal Women’s Rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk.…

4 years ago

The Impact of COVID-19 on Women

The impact of COVID-19 on women has increased gender disparities in the EU, underscoring society’s reliance on women both on…

4 years ago

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