The European Labour Authority (ELA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union, established in 2019 and based in Bratislava (Slovakia). The ELA’s aim is to help ensure that EU rules on labour mobility and social security coordination are applied fairly, simply and effectively, and to make it easier for citizens and businesses to reap […]
Better protection for workers against exposure to chemicals
On Wednesday, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs adopted its position on the new provisions designed to strengthen EU rules to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances. With 45 votes in favour, none against and 10 abstentions, MEPs on the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs approved the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, […]
No longer invisible: EU launches campaign against human trafficking
The European Commission has launched an EU-wide awareness campaign to combat human trafficking. Every year, around 10,000 people are identified as victims of trafficking in the EU, and many more go unnoticed and unprotected. Victims include both EU and non-EU citizens who are forced into sexual or labour exploitation, forced crime or other forms of […]
EU takes action over irregularities against cruise ship workers
Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal inspected river cruise ships and freight carriers in September coordinated and supported by the European Labour Authority and the waterborne law-enforcement network AQUAPOL. 78 ships and 82 companies were checked. Over 330 employees were interviewed. Breaches of minimum wage rules, expired visas or long working hours were […]
EU labour ministers conclude that skills must be matched to employers’ needs
The EU’s employment and social affairs ministers met on May 3 and 4 to talk about how ageing populations and labour market changes impact social security systems. Participants included EU Commissioners, members of the European Parliament, ministers from EFTA nations, representatives of the social partners, and members of civil society in addition to EU employment […]
European Labour Authority
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Role: The European Labour Authority helps improve cooperation between EU countries, coordinates joint inspections, carries out analyses and risk assessments on cross-border labour mobility issues and mediates disputes between EU countries Executive Director: Cosmin Boiangiu Established in: 2019 Number of staff: 144 by 2024 Website: ELA […]
A group of Member States committed to contribute €270 million to the ALMA initiative
The first Member States have expressed their commitment to implement the Commission’s new initiative ALMA (‘Aim, Learn, Master, Achieve’) to support disadvantaged young people on their way into the job market or further education. At an event on youth employment organised by the Commission last week, it announced that so far more than half of Member States […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Overcoming discrimination for an inclusive labour market
Expected Outcome Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Identify suitable theoretical and application-oriented concepts that foster inclusion in the labour market. Develop innovative policy approaches to promote inclusion, inclusiveness and quality employment of the considered groups. Help develop evidence-based policy responses to fight discrimination and promote inclusion and upward convergence in […]
European Training Foundation
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Overview Role: The ETF supports human development in neighbouring countries Director: Cesare Onestini Established in: 1994 Number of staff: 130 Location: Turin (Italy) In the context of EU external relations, the European Training Foundation (ETF) helps neighbouring countries make the most of their people’s abilities and […]