“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers”. Laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years ago, the protection of freedom of expression remains a […]
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According to the latest Eurobarometer, traineeships help young people find their first job
A recently published Eurobarometer survey shows that traineeships are an important help for young people to enter the labour market. Four out of five young people surveyed (78%) completed at least one traineeship and for one in five (19%), their first work experience was a traineeship. The data showed that seven out of ten (68 […]
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Commission takes action to promote work-life balance in Spain and other EU countries
To safeguard the right to work-life balance across Member States, the European Commission decided to continue infringement procedures against Belgium Czechia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Austria, and Slovenia by sending them a reasoned opinion for failing to notify national measures fully transposing EU rules establishing rights on work-life balance for parents and […]
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303 workers made redundant from Alu Ibérica in Galicia receive 1.2 million euros in aid
303 former employees of aluminium producer Alu Ibérica in the Galicia region in Spain should receive €1.2 million in EU aid after the company declared bankruptcy. On Monday, the Committee on Budgets approved Spain’s request for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). MEPs acknowledged that “the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war […]
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Migrant camps in Huelva and Almeria under debate in the European Parliament’s Petitions Committee
Last Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23, a new meeting of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament took place to discuss a series of petitions received, including three Spanish petitions about migration, alleged violation of fundamental rights in education and compensation for insularity. The first petition on the agenda was presented on behalf […]
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Commission analyses the impact of the European quality framework for traineeships
The Commission has published an evaluation of the 2014 Quality Framework for Traineeships, assessing its implementation and contribution across the EU to strengthen the quality of traineeships as well as possible scope for improvement. Traineeships play a key role in helping young people gain practical experience and facilitate their access to the labour market. 85% […]
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React-EU grants EUR 15.8 million to Spain to invest in skills and promote employment
Spain will receive an additional EUR 15.8 million under REACT-EU Of this amount, the Autonomous Community of Navarre will receive 4.8 million euros to promote the vocational training of unemployed people who have difficulty finding employment. Funds will also be allocated to incentivise the recruitment of these persons and persons with disabilities and support, through workshops and professional advice, […]
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The Parliament’s fight for gender equality in the EU
Find out how the EU and the European Parliament fight to protect women’s rights and to improve gender equality at work, in politics and other areas. What does the EU do to tackle gender inequalities? From the beginning the European Union has promoted gender equality and a more social Europe The EU has adopted legislation, recommendations, exchanges and […]
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The NEET rate within the EU and its Member States 2021
Today young people are changing jobs more frequently and it takes a longer time to get established on the labour market. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the transition from education to work is smooth and also highlight the risks of being neither in employment nor in education or training. There are risks, […]
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