Expected Outcome Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Better understand the labour market impacts of the arising new forms of work on the European welfare systems, cast against a background of demographic changes, globalisation, digitalisation and a green transition. Propose policy measures for adapting welfare systems to improve their contribution to […]
EU must tackle inequality
David Sassoli called on EU leaders to deliver on promises on the travel certificate and tackle inequality in the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The President of the European Parliament made the plea at the start of the European Council on 24 June. He told the heads of state and government there was the prospect […]
Situation of human rights in the U.S. and the EU
The European Union is both an association of countries cooperating in fields of mutual interest and a community of values. Respect for human rights is one of the EU’s fundamental obligations. These rights must be respected by the EU when implementing policies and programmes, as well as by the EU institutions and by each of […]
Addressing inequality in partner countries: Council adopts conclusions
The Council today adopted conclusions on addressing inequality in partner countries. Inequality nowdays The Council notes that many partner countries remain confronted with levels of inequality that are higher than they were 30 years ago and which threaten the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Inequality is a major brake on the eradication of poverty and sustainable economic growth […]