Archive for SEM
Protecting and Promoting European Values
The fundamental values on which the European Union is based, guarantee a European Way of Life built on the values of solidarity, equality and justice. The European Union works to…
Discussing the future of health in the EU
In the coming months, Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta will be organising public discussions about a number of topics to contribute to the Europe-wide Conference on the Future of Europe. The topic…
EU Funds for International Youth Projects
The Erasmus+ EU funding programme offers a number of opportunities for projects in the field of youth. One such funding opportunity is the Youth Exchanges funding strand, which enables youths…
Delivering on the European Pillar of Social Rights
The European Pillar of Social Rights, announced in 2017, sets out 20 key principles and rights that are essential for fair and well-functioning labour markets and social protection systems. Since then, the European Commission…
Capacity Building Opportunity in Project Writing for Local Organisations
In recent years, Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM) has continually looked to expand the services which it provides to its target groups. One of these services are the provision of capacity…
Pension adequacy in the EU
Older persons are a significant part of the population of the European Union. In 2018 they totalled about 89 million, or 20% of the total population, including the UK population…
Long-term care in the EU
By the year 2050, the number of people potentially in need of care in the European Union is projected to rise by more than 8 million, leading to an increase…
Promoting Improved Social Dialogue in Malta
Effective social dialogue structures and processes can lead to the resolution of important economic and social issues, advance social and industrial peace and stability and boost economic progress among contributes…
The Social Impact of COVID-19
The Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) review recently published by the European Commission shows that the social impact of the COVID-19 crisis has been uneven and diverse in…
Updated rules on occupational safety and health at work
The European Commission has recently adopted the EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027, with particular attention to the protection of workers in light of the COVID-19…