Archive for SEM
Bringing digital technology to businesses,individuals and public administrations
EU funding promotes a more digital and a greener Europe. The Digital Europe Programme is an EU funding programme focused on bringing digital technology to businesses, individuals and public administrations.…
EU Ministers discuss how to improve working conditions
During the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, held in early December, EU Ministers discussed a draft EU law to improve the working conditions of persons working through…
The EU labour market in a post-pandemic context
The European Commission recently published the proposal for a Joint Employment Report for 2023. This report provides an annual overview of key employment and social developments in the Union and…
European Pact for Skills – 2 years on
Two years ago, Member States endorsed the European Pact for Skills and presented their contributions to meet the EU 2030 social target of ensuring that at least 60% of adults participate in…
Delivering on the European Pillar of Social Rights – Five years on
In 2017, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Pillar sets out 20 key principles and rights essential for fair and…
A one-stop-shop for EU funding information and assistance
One of the benefits of Malta’s accession to the European Union is local entities’ access to EU funding opportunities. Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM) eases the process of obtaining these funds…
Fairness perceptions of the green transition
The European Green Deal sets out the strategy for the EU to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Fairness and solidarity are an integral part of the EU’s green…
European Year of Skills 2023
The green and digital transitions are opening new opportunities for people and the EU economy. Having the relevant skills empowers people to successfully navigate labour market changes and to fully…
Sustaining culture and creativity in Malta through EU funding opportunities
In line with its motto ‘United in Diversity’, cultural and linguistic diversity are at the heart of the European Union. The cultural and creative sectors account for about of its…
EU opens way to collective bargaining for the solo self-employed
While collective agreements between employer and workers are not subject to EU competition rules, self-employed people risk infringing competition rules when negotiating collectively on their fees or other trading conditions.…