The effectiveness of european globalisation fund in term of employment

It has been published the report on the performance of the european globalisation adjustment fund in 2015 and 2016. The report reaffirms the role of the fund as a flagship demonstration of european solidarity within the limits of its set-up and budgetary availabilities, having helped close to 19.500 workers to adjust to changing trade patterns Read more about The effectiveness of european globalisation fund in term of employment[…]

The European Union presents new measures to better protect EU citizens

During the State of the union address, the President of the European Commission has announced a set of operational and practical measures to better defend european citizens against terrorist threats and deliver a Europe that protects. The measures aim to address vulnerabilities exposed by recent attacks and will support Member states in protecting public spaces Read more about The European Union presents new measures to better protect EU citizens[…]

The labour ministerial meeting closes the G7 innovation week

The G7 ministerial meeting on labour and employment come to an end in Turin. The discussion focused on the future employment policies with the aim to improve the cooperation between the G7 countries all together strengthening the G7 leadership role in this sector. The meeting on labor also closed the G7 innovation week, during which Read more about The labour ministerial meeting closes the G7 innovation week[…]

Activities – 2017

May 29-30/05: Competitiveness Council 31/05: European Parliament Plenary Session in Brussels June 01-02/06 EU- China Summit 08-09/06 Informal meeting of the General Affairs Council 08-09/06 Justice and Home Affairs Council 08-09/06 Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council 12/06 Agriculture and Fisheries Council 15/06 Eurogroup 19/06 Foreign Affairs Council 19/06 Environment Council 20/06 General Affairs Council 22-23/06 Read more about Activities – 2017[…]

European rail passenger rights: a new modernisation

The European Union is updating the European rules on rail passenger rights to better protect train travellers in case of delays, cancellations or discrimination, moreover to guarantee adequate passenger information and to significantly improve the rights of passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility. The Commissioner for transport: “Thanks to the european passengers have a full Read more about European rail passenger rights: a new modernisation[…]

Earthquake damage in Italy: €1.2 billion in european aid approved

Between late August 2016 and mid-January 2017, a series of earthquakes, of magnitudes ranging from 5.9 to 6.5 on the Richter scale, followed by many aftershocks, affected vast areas of the Apennines chain in central Italy, in particular the regions of Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche and Umbria. They left 333 people dead and over 30.000 displaced Read more about Earthquake damage in Italy: €1.2 billion in european aid approved[…]

President Juncker’s State of the Union speech 2017

The President of the European Commission has delivered his State of the Union address at the European Parliament. After a broad debate across our continent on the future of the Europe, with citizens, with the European Parliament, national Parliaments, local and regional authorities, and civil society at large, the President take these ideas forward and Read more about President Juncker’s State of the Union speech 2017[…]

Mogherini to brief european Members on North Korea crisis, Turkey and Venezuela

During the last plenary session in European Parliament, European members will discuss recent disturbing events in North Korea and Venezuela, but also EU- Turkey relations with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. In North Korea, the missile and nuclear tests could get out of control. The european members will call on the country to refrain Read more about Mogherini to brief european Members on North Korea crisis, Turkey and Venezuela[…]

Western balkans summit 2017: delivering for the region

The 2017 western Balkans summit took place in Trieste, Italy It was a good opportunity to discuss about key areas of regional cooperation and set out concrete measures to better connect the region’s infrastructures, economies and people. Following the Summit, the high representative/Vice-president said: At this important summit hosted by Italy we first of all Read more about Western balkans summit 2017: delivering for the region[…]

The 2017 review shows positive trends about employment and social developments in Europe

Today it is published the 2017 edition of its yearly employment and social developments in Europ review. This year’s edition confirms positive labour market and social trends and continued economic growth. With over 234 million people having a job, employment has never been as high as today in the european Union and unemployment is at Read more about The 2017 review shows positive trends about employment and social developments in Europe[…]