Better integrating underrepresented groups — such as women, older people, migrants and persons with disabilities — into the job market can help to mitigate skills and labour shortages and offset the demographic changes that risk shrinking the EU’s workforce by up to 18 million by 2050. The Commission’s 2025 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report […]
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Commission sets the launch date for the Entry/Exit System to 12 October 2025
The Commission has set 12 October 2025 as the launch date for the progressive start of operations of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES is an advanced technological system that will digitally record the entries and exits of non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries, including Schengen Associated ones, for short stays. It will capture biometric data, such […]
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Commission continues talks on telework fairness and right to disconnect
The European Commission is taking the next steps towards introducing workers’ right to disconnect and fair telework and launched today second-stage talks with social partners. These talks will gather EU social partner’s views on a potential EU-level initiative to reduce the risks of the ‘always-on’ work culture and to ensure fair and quality telework for workers. Concretely, social partners […]
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Planning to live abroad? Make sure your documents are in order
Moving abroad is an important life change that is both exciting and challenging. The list of things to take care of before you can feel settled in the new country is seemingly endless, and even the most meticulous planners will find themselves stressed at some point. One way to minimise the hassle associated with moving […]
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Gaps on the European labour market 2024 continue to increase
The EURES report on European labour 2024 shows that persistent labour shortages, as well as surplus occupations in in European key sectors continue to rise. The seventh edition of this report, which gathers data from across 31 EURES countries, provides crucial insights into the nature of employment trends and needs to tackle shortages and surpluses. All 31 EURES countries […]
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A more accessible and inclusive European Union for all people
The European Accessibility Act came into force in the EU on the 28th. From that day on, key products and services – such as telephones, computers, e-books, banking services and electronic communications – must be accessible to people with disabilities. The European Accessibility Act is a step forward in reducing the barriers that people with […]
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World leaders join forces to promote immunisation, global health security and shared prosperity
The impact of immunisation goes beyond health – it is about prosperity, security, and economic development. Ensuring equitable access to vaccines is a global priority, and the European Union (EU) plays a leading role in this effort. In 2003, the EU first partnered up with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to strengthen global health systems and has continued […]
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Transport MEPs seek to reinforce passenger rights
MEPs push for a common reimbursement form, no charge for selecting a child seat, free on-board personal item and small hand luggage and better protection for multimodal journeys. On Tuesday, Transport and Tourism Committee proposed changes to EU passenger rights rules by 38 votes to two and two abstentions to close enforcement gaps and make sure […]
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European Parliament moves to improve maternity provisions for its Members
President Metsola has outlined plans to strengthen maternity rules for Members of the European Parliament. President Metsola today informed the Bureau of new initiatives that continue the reforms to modernise Parliament. The planned measures will strengthen maternity rules for Members of the European Parliament who wish to continue to carry out their parliamentary duties and […]
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