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Living and working in the European Union.

Madrid region has highest life expectancy in EU 16 March 2024, 00:31 CET
The region with the highest life expectancy at birth in the European Union in 2022 was the Spain's region of Comunidad de Madrid at 85.2 years, the EU's statistics agency Eurostat reported Thursday.

MEPs back updating of EU rules on driving licences 28 February 2024, 22:14 CET
Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and better awareness of pedestrians are some of the changes to EU driving licence rules agreed by the European Parliament Wednesday.

EU paves way for European disability card 08 February 2024, 22:46 CET
The European Parliament and the EU Council reached agreement Thursday on an EU directive to establish the European disability card and the European parking card for persons with disabilities.

First EU-wide rules for platform workers 08 February 2024, 21:56 CET
The EU Council and European Parliament reached a provisional deal Thursday on a bill aiming to improve the working conditions of persons performing platform work.

"No place for hate in Europe" - EU unites against all forms of hatred 06 December 2023, 21:52 CET
With hate speech and hate crime against Jewish and Muslim communities on the increase, the EU called Wednesday on Europeans to stand up against hatred and speak up for tolerance and respect.

Highest life expectancy in Spain, EU figures show 06 November 2023, 23:26 CET
Spaniards live longest in Europe, according to figures from EU statistics agency Eurostat, recording EU overall life expectancy at birth reaching 80.1 years in 2021, with two year declines in 2020-21.

EU to extend to 2025 temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees 28 September 2023, 22:58 CET
The EU Council agreed Thursday to extend until March 2025 the temporary protection for people fleeing from Russia’s war against Ukraine, providing certainty for 4 million Ukrainian refugees currently living in the EU.

High speed internet in Europe is a right, say MEPs 21 September 2023, 17:54 CET
A Euro-Parliament committee urged faster deployment of very high-speed networks Tuesday, adopting draft legislation that would reduce the costs and red tape of deploying gigabit-capable networks.

EU looks to speed up access to social benefits from abroad 06 September 2023, 23:03 CET
The Commission proposed to make access to social security services quicker and simpler across borders Wednesday, by making full use of digital tools, reducing administrative burden for citizens and business.

EU plans disability, parking cards valid in all EU Member States 06 September 2023, 22:38 CET
The Commission delivered a legislative proposal Wednesday to ensure people with disabilities will be able to access special conditions, preferential treatment, and parking rights when visiting another EU state.

European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities - guide 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 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.

EU's labour, skills shortages persist: report 06 July 2023, 21:56 CET
EU labour markets showed remarkable resilience in 2022 in the face of the economic slowdown from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but labour and skills shortages persist, the EU's 2023 employment report shows.

EU moves to better protect vulnerable adults in cross-border situations 01 June 2023, 13:48 CET
The European Commission proposed Wednesday new rules better protect adults in cross-border cases, and that their right to individual autonomy is respected when they move within the EU.

Commission proposals to better guarantee the rights of adults in need of protection or support in cross-border situations 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.

European firms will have to act on gender pay gap 30 March 2023, 22:51 CET
New legislation adopted Thursday by the EU Parliament will require EU companies to disclose information that makes it easier for employees to compare salaries and to expose existing gender pay gaps.

European Regional Competitiveness Index 28 March 2023, 16:06 CET
Since 2010, the EU Regional Competitiveness Index (RCI) has been measuring the major factors of competitiveness for all the NUTS-2 level regions across the European Union. The Index measures, with a rich set of indicators, the ability of a region to offer an attractive environment for firms and residents to live and work.

Euro-Parliament ready to negotiate for EU-wide digital wallet 16 March 2023, 22:30 CET
The European Parliament confirmed Thursday its negotiating mandate on a new digital identity framework which would provide EU citizens with digital access to key public services across EU borders.

New EU rules to ensure safety of machinery and robots 15 December 2022, 22:49 CET
The EU Parliament and Council agreed a new machinery regulation Thursday, adapting rules to address emerging risks posed by new technologies to machinery products and ensuring their safe operation.

EU institutions agree deal to close gender pay gap 15 December 2022, 22:36 CET
New pay transparency rules, agreed Thursday by the EU institutions, will empower women to enforce the principle of equal pay for equal work through a set of binding measures on pay transparency.

Brussels looks to strengthen equality bodies to fight discrimination 08 December 2022, 21:58 CET
The Commission adopted two proposals Wednesday to strengthen equality bodies, specifically their independence, resources and powers, so that they can combat discrimination in Europe more effectively.

Equality bodies - Bodies for the promotion of equal treatment and non-discrimination 07 December 2022, 23:08 CET
Equality bodies promote equal treatment by providing independent assistance to victims of discrimination, conducting independent surveys, publishing independent reports and making recommendations on matters relating to discrimination.

New call for 35,000 free rail passes for young Europeans 12 September 2022, 23:00 CET
For the second time this year, 35,000 young people will receive a rail pass to explore Europe and its rich culture. The next DiscoverEU call opens at noon on 11 October and closes on Tuesday 25th.

New EU rules on work-life balance enter into force 03 August 2022, 23:23 CET
New EU-wide rules to improve work-life balance for parents entered into force on Tuesday, setting minimum standards for paternity, parental leave and offering the right to request flexible working.

New rules to better protect children caught in cross-border parental disputes - guide 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.