A report calls on the EU for doing more to protect unaccompanied children from third countries
The European Commission published a report on the situation of unaccompanied children in the EU that are traveling to Europe seeking a new life. The report calls on the need of gathering and exchange quantitative and qualitative data, and the need of continuous engagement and exchanges, by the EU and by Member States, with countries of origin and transit.
Read more …The EU and the euro area unemployment rates remained stable in August 2012
The euro area unemployment rate was 11.4% in August 2012, stable compared with July. The EU unemployment rate was 10.5% in the same month, also stable compared with July. However, in both zones, rates have risen compared with August 2011. Once more, the lowest unemployment rate were recorded in Austria (4.5%), and the highest in Spain (25.1%) and Greece (24.4% in June 2012).
Read more …Key objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy are still far to be reached
Eurostat published a short publication presenting past trends and latest data for each of the headline indicators of the strategy at EU and Member State level. These indicators show progresses but also that there is still work to do to achieving the strategy's goals. The Europe 2020 strategy aims at establishing a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy with high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion.
Read more …In the second quarter of 2012, labour market and social divergence persist between Member States
The Quarterly Review presented by the European Commission shows that the unemployment and social situation in the EU remained a very serious concern in the second quarter of 2012. It is displayed on the report very significant differences between Member States, but unemployment rising overall, households' financial situation deteriorating and child poverty increasing in all of them.
Read more …Boosting growth and jobs in cultural and creative sectors through a new strategy
The European Commission launched a new plan aimed at unlocking the full potential of the cultural and creative sectors in the EU to boost jobs and growth. In particular, this strategy aims to increase the competitiveness and export potential of these sectors, as well as to maximise their spill-over benefits for other areas such as innovation, ICT and urban regeneration.
Read more …Commission will provide more support to civil society organisations in its partner countries
The European Commission recognises in a Communication that Civil Society organisations can be efficient independent development actors. The Commission therefore announced that it will engage further and will provide more support to civil society organisations (CSOs) in its partner countries. It also proposes to launch "EU Roadmaps" for stronger engagement with Civil Society Organisations.
Read more …State of the Union debate, dominated by the economic crisis
MEPs called on the European Commission to better address social issues. They also welcomed Commission President Barroso's vision on the need for a stronger EU but commenting that his federation proposals needed more ambition. Furthermore, the main groups called for a strong EU budget to deliver investments and growth.
Read more …Stakeholders can now submit their views on the future of transnational company agreements
The European Commission launched a consultation on the published staff working document regarding transnational company agreements. Stakeholders can contribute with their views to the discussion on the future of these agreements until the end of the year.
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