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Commission proposal to open negotiations on EU-UK youth mobility - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 18 April 2024, 22:42 CET

The European Commission on 18 April proposed to the EU Council to open negotiations with the United Kingdom on an agreement to facilitate youth mobility. Such an agreement would make it easier for young EU and UK citizens to study, work and live in the UK and the EU respectively.

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.

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.

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.

Digitalisation of Schengen Visa process by EUbusiness — last modified 27 April 2022, 23:04 CET

The European Commission proposed on 27 April the digitalisation of the Schengen visa process, replacing the visa sticker, and introducing the possibility to submit visa applications online through the European online visa platform.

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.

EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027 by EUbusiness — last modified 28 June 2021, 19:21 CET

The European Commission moved to update occupational safety and health rules on 28 June by adopting the EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027. This sets out the key actions needed to improve workers' health and safety over the coming years.

EU Digital COVID Certificate by EUbusiness — last modified 01 July 2021, 17:54 CET

The EU Digital COVID Certificate (formerly called Digital Green Certificate) will facilitate safe free movement during the COVID-19 pandemic within the EU. It will serve as proof that a person was vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result or recovered from COVID-19. The certificate can be used across all EU Member States as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Contacts are also ongoing to enable its use with Switzerland. The Commission is working to make sure that the certificates can be compatible with systems in other countries outside the EU.

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.

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.

Antisemitism in Europe: Eurobarometer survey by EUbusiness — last modified 23 January 2019, 18:24 CET

Of all the antisemitic expressions, denying the Holocaust is seen also by the general public as the most problematic, albeit by a significantly lower number, namely only one in two (53%),according to the EU's latest Eurobarometer of pubic opinion, published on 22 January 2019.

Elimination of violence against women by EUbusiness — last modified 27 November 2018, 15:55 CET

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations across the globe. The European Union has put substantial actions in place to ensure violence against girls and women is ended once and for all.

Ending seasonal clock changes - EC proposal by EUbusiness — last modified 12 September 2018, 23:31 CET

In his 'State of the Union' address to the European Parliament on 12 September, EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker put forward proposals to put an end to seasonal clock changes in Europe.

Plans for a fully equipped European Border and Coast Guard by EUbusiness — last modified 12 September 2018, 23:20 CET

In his 'State of the Union' address to the European Parliament on 12 September, EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker put forward proposals on migration and border reform, including plans for a fully equipped European Border and Coast Guard.

EU action for women's rights and gender equality by EUbusiness — last modified 09 March 2018, 00:24 CET

The European Commission set out on 8 March various initiatives it is engaged in in support of women's rights and gender equality.

rescEU: EU disaster management by EUbusiness — last modified 23 November 2017, 23:28 CET

The European Commission has tabled a set of proposals to strengthen the EU's civil protection response and boost Europe's ability to better deal with natural disasters. The proposal establishes a dedicated reserve of operational capacities at Union level – rescEU – and strengthens preparedness and prevention measures. Concretely, it focuses on two key areas: creating the rescEU system to increase overall disaster response capacities available in the EU and investing more in prevention and preparedness.

EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls by EUbusiness — last modified 21 September 2017, 20:32 CET

The European Union and the United Nations have launched a new partnership to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, backed by an initial dedicated financial envelope of EUR 500 million.

Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information (EESSI) by EUbusiness — last modified 04 July 2017, 16:58 CET

EESSI is an IT system that helps social security institutions across to EU exchange information more rapidly and securely, as required by the EU rules on social security coordination. At the moment most exchanges are paper-based: these are going to be replaced by electronic exchanges in the coming years, as EU Member States progress with connecting to EESSI.