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European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 06 September 2023, 21:50 CET

The European Commission delivered a legislative proposal on 6 September that will facilitate access to the right to free movement for persons with disabilities, by making sure they can, on an equal basis, access special conditions, preferential treatment, and parking rights when visiting another EU Member State.

Digital coordination of social security systems in Europe - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 06 September 2023, 18:33 CET

The European Commission proposed on 6 September concrete steps to further digitalise the coordination of social security systems in Europe. In a dedicated Communication, it lays out actions to make access to social security services quicker and simpler across borders by making full use of digital tools, reducing administrative burden for citizens and business.

2023 Strategic Foresight Report - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 06 July 2023, 21:38 CET

The European Commission presented on 6 July the 2023 Strategic Foresight Report, which analyses how to put 'sustainability and people's wellbeing at the heart of Europe's Open Strategic Autonomy' and suggests ten concrete actions to achieve this aim.

Commission proposals to better guarantee the rights of adults in need of protection or support in cross-border situations by EUbusiness — last modified 01 June 2023, 00:15 CET

The European Commission proposed on 31 May new rules aimed at ensuring that the protection of adults is maintained in cross-border cases, and that their right to individual autonomy, including the freedom to make their own choices as regards their person and future arrangements is respected when they move within the EU.

Harnessing Talent in Europe's Regions and the Demography Report - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 17 January 2023, 19:08 CET

The European Commission launched on 17 January the 'Talent Booster Mechanism'. This Mechanism will support EU regions affected by the accelerated decline of their working age population to train, retain and attract the people, the skills and the competences needed to address the impact of the demographic transition.

Revised Broadband Guidelines - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 12 December 2022, 22:47 CET

On 12 December 2022, the European Commission adopted new Guidelines on State aid for broadband networks ('Broadband Guidelines'). The new Guidelines update the rules on State aid granted by Member States for the deployment of broadband networks and the take-up of available broadband services to support the digital transition.

European Care Strategy - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 07 September 2022, 22:46 CET

The European Commission presented on 7 September the European Care Strategy to ensure quality, affordable and accessible care services across the European Union and improve the situation for both care receivers and the people caring for them, professionally or informally.

New rules to better protect children caught in cross-border parental disputes - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 02 August 2022, 22:39 CET

New EU rules on cooperation between judicial authorities on cross-border disputes, such as custody, parental rights and child abduction ('Brussels IIb Regulation') came into force on 1 August 2022. The Regulation updates the existing rules on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial and parental responsibility matters to better protect the needs of the child.

European Accessibility Act - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 28 June 2022, 23:20 CET

28 June 2022 marked the deadline for EU Member States to transpose the European Accessibility Act into national law. The Act breaks down barriers for persons with disabilities, one of the EU's obligations as Party to the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Act ensures that everyone has access to a range of everyday products and services, including public transport, banking services, computers, TV, e-books, and online shopping.

New EU-wide rules to stop violence against women and domestic violence by EUbusiness — last modified 08 March 2022, 22:29 CET

The European Commission proposed on 8 March EU-wide rules to combat violence against women and domestic violence.

Social Economy Action Plan by EUbusiness — last modified 09 December 2021, 22:55 CET

The European Commission has today presented an Action Plan to help the European social economy thrive, tapping into its economic and job-creation potential, as well as its contribution to a fair and inclusive recovery, and the green and digital transitions.

EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life by EUbusiness — last modified 05 October 2021, 17:46 CET

The European Commission presented on 5 October the first-ever EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life.

European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 04 March 2021, 22:55 CET

The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan outlines concrete actions to further implement the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights as a joint effort by the Members States and the EU, with an active involvement of social partners and civil society.

Equal pay: pay transparency measures to ensure equal pay for equal work by EUbusiness — last modified 04 March 2021, 17:51 CET

The European Commission presented on 4 March a proposal on pay transparency to ensure that women and men in the EU get equal pay for equal work.

Action plan on Integration and Inclusion 2021-2027 by EUbusiness — last modified 24 November 2020, 23:20 CET

The European Commission presented on 24 November an action plan on Integration and Inclusion for the period 2021-2027.

EU SURE social bonds first issue by EUbusiness — last modified 21 October 2020, 23:53 CET

The European Commission issued a EUR 17 billion inaugural social bond on 21 October under the EU SURE instrument to help protect jobs and keep people in work.

Commission to issue EU SURE bonds of up to EUR 100 billion as social bonds by EUbusiness — last modified 08 October 2020, 00:15 CET

The European Commission announced on 7 October that it will issue its forthcoming EU SURE bonds of up to EUR 100 billion as social bonds.

Gender Equality Strategy - background guide by EUbusiness — last modified 05 March 2020, 18:43 CET

The European Commission presented on 5 February its strategy for equality between women and men in Europe.

EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls by EUbusiness — last modified 26 September 2019, 23:21 CET

Today in the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the European Union and the United Nations are hosting a high level event on the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative - inviting all countries, leaders, civil society representatives and local ambassadors to join the movement and take action to end violence against women and girls.

2019 Gender Equality report by EUbusiness — last modified 07 March 2019, 22:48 CET

On the occasion of this year's International Women's Day, the European Commission published its 2019 report on equality between women and men in the EU.