Archive for SEM
Investing in children
Measuring and monitoring socio-economic developments and challenges for children and their families is crucial for safeguarding this aspect of society and to share best practices. The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC)…
Towards adequate pensions in the EU
A recent report issued jointly by the Social Protection Committee and the European Commission on pension adequacy, analyses how sustainable pensions can help prevent poverty at retirement age. In line with one of the principles of…
Encouraging increased employee involvement under EaSI
Under the call for proposals ‘Information, Consultation and Participation of representatives of undertakings’ the EU is providing funding opportunities through the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EasSI) aimed at developing employee involvement in…
Fair Mobility and Social Fairness
The European Commission has put forward proposals to ensure social fairness in two particular areas: free movement of workers from one European country to another, and; effective access to social…
Europe-wide awareness raising campaign on dangerous substances at work launched
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) launched its 2018-19 EU-wide campaign, Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances, on April 24. The launch marks the start of two years of events and…
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION
The European Commission is trying to better equip the EU for the new digital age. European citizens need to be sure that their data is protected across the EU…
Commission seeks better protection for workers against chemicals
The European Commission is taking another important step to protect workers in the European Union (EU) from workplace-related cancer as well as other health problems. The Commission is proposing to limit workers' exposure to five…
Young People in the Labour Market
Reaching out to youth when it comes to employment opportunities is crucial. The European Commission acknowledges that more efforts are needed in order to engage with those who do not much access…
“Better knowledge for better youth policies”
Young people are the future of Europe and the European Union (EU). While EU youth-oriented policies such as the Youth Strategy provide a strong framework for cooperation, it is ultimately the responsibility of…
Erasmus+ goes virtual
The European Commission recently launched the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange, a project aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue and improving the skills of young people through a variety of digital learning tools. The objective of the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange is to connect young people, youth workers, students and academics…