Employment and Social Affairs Archive
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'Widespread' Roma exclusion persists
A new report says that many Roma people "continue to face discrimination and social exclusion" across the EU
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Major new EU-wide survey aims to establish scale of violence against women
A major new study has been launched on 'domestic violence' in a bid to establish the scale of the problem across the EU
Wednesday 9th May 2012
Survey launched on EU international community in Brussels
Expatriats living in Brussels are being asked to participate in a study on their experience of living in the self-proclaimed 'capital of Europe'
Monday 7th May 2012
New report warns of 'growing social unrest' caused by economic crisis
A new report says that in many member states jobseekers are "demoralised and losing skills"
Monday 30th April 2012
EU urged to 'put solidarity ahead of the euro'
Newly elected president of the European parliament's GUE/NGL group Gabi Zimmer has called for the EU to put social protection and solidarity ahead of the euro
Friday 13th April 2012
Olaf DG calls for 'better protection' for whistleblowers
The director general of Olaf, the EU's anti-fraud agency, has demanded better legal protection for people who "blow the whistle" on wrongdoing in the institutions
Tuesday 27th March 2012
MEPs condemned over vote on 'whistleblowers'
MEPs have voted against changes that would spell the end of 'negative effects' on staff who inform about 'irregularities' in budgets to their superiors
Monday 26th March 2012
Report says far right is 'on the rise' in Europe
A new report claims that the far right and its ideas "appear to be on the rise" throughout Europe
Monday 26th March 2012
EU policy 'undermines' public support for free movement of labour
A new report says that "bad management" by the UK government and the European commission "risks undermining" public support for EU free movement
Tuesday 20th March 2012
Women's day brings pay gap and board quotas under spotlight
As events take place to mark international women's day, the EU is being urged to do more to reduce the gender pay gap
Thursday 8th March 2012
Work accidents in Europe on the decline
A new report says that after years of a steady rise, accidents at work throughout Europe are declining
Thursday 23rd February 2012
Homeless people 'excluded' from European rights
ALDE deputy Niccolo Rinaldi has said that homeless people in the EU are being "excluded" from their rights to European citizenship and freedom of movement
Wednesday 8th February 2012
EU leaders urged to 'open up' more markets to boost Europe's competitiveness
EU leaders meeting in Brussels have been urged to cultivate "more open markets" in order to revive Europe's competitiveness and prevent another economic downturn
Monday 30th January 2012
Member states urged to support EU citizens' initiative
EU commissioner Maroš Šefcovic has appealed to member states to ensure the 'citizen's initiative' is up and running by 1 April
Thursday 26th January 2012
Economic growth tops agenda for Danish presidency
Danish European affairs minister Nicolai Wammen has said that his country's council presidency will focus on boosting economic growth in the EU
Thursday 26th January 2012
Most people remain 'unconcerned' by demographic change
A new Eurobarometer survey shows that 71 per cent of Europeans are aware that Europe's population is getting older
Wednesday 25th January 2012
Schulz attacked for prejudging European parliament presidency vote
The MEP who is expected to be voted into the European parliament's top job on Tuesday has been accused of "demeaning" the institution by already forming his private office
Monday 16th January 2012
EU urged to create a children's budget
A conference was told that the EU 2020 strategy provides an opportunity to give a "new impetus" to the fight against child poverty in Europe
Tuesday 6th December 2011
EU urged to take lead against gender-based violence
The EU must be at the forefront of efforts to combat violence against women, according to European commissioner Viviane Reding
Friday 25th November 2011
Europe urged to act over 'pensions crisis'
A conference in parliament was told that EU action is "urgently needed" to tackle a crisis in Europe's pension systems
Wednesday 9th November 2011
EU official appeals for 'realism' on year of active ageing
A senior commission official has cautioned that people should take a "reality check" on the 2012 "European year on active ageing"
Monday 7th November 2011
World economy 'on brink' of new recession
A key new report says the global economy is "on the verge" of a new recession
Wednesday 2nd November 2011
EU parliament attacked over support for 20 weeks maternity leave
Parliament has been accused of "not listening" to member states on the contentious EU maternity leave directive
Wednesday 2nd November 2011
EU commissioner says society is 'at risk' from economic malaise
EU commissioner László Andor has warned that the economic malaise gripping much of Europe has now spread to the rest of society
Wednesday 19th October 2011
Europe urged to adapt to new Asian 'economic order'
The EU has been urged to consider "new economic models" as it engages with rapidly developing countries in Asia
Friday 7th October 2011
MEPs urged to back rights of domestic workers
Parliament has been urged to draft a resolution on the "need for better protection" for domestic workers
Thursday 6th October 2011
UK MEP calls for more support for working mums
British Conservative MEP Marina Yannakoudakis has called for more support to allow working mothers and other women to start up or grow their small businesses
Tuesday 4th October 2011
EU commission in new attempt to break deadlock over food to needy
The commission has launched new efforts to safeguard food supplies for some of the most deprived people in Europe
Monday 3rd October 2011
EU urged to support European bioplastics industry
Bioplastics are a "clear and tangible" example of the bio-based economy, EU policymakers and stakeholders have been told
Monday 26th September 2011
MEP accuses phone company of 'appalling' treatment of staff
Irish MEP Phil Prendergast has said she will "not be gagged" after receiving an implicit threat of legal action from the phone company, Talk Talk
Monday 26th September 2011
MEPs demand 'more awareness' of worldwide plight of girls
MEPs have launched a written declaration calling for more awareness of the plight of girls and young women in Europe and around the world
Thursday 22nd September 2011
ILO head says EU is 'central' to tackling recession
The head of the International Labour Organisation says the EU has a "central" role to play in tackling the ongoing economic downturn
Thursday 15th September 2011
Eva-Britt Svensson hailed for 'fantastic' job after stepping down from EU parliament
Tributes have been paid to Swedish MEP Eva-Britt Svensson who has resigned for unspecified health reasons
Wednesday 31st August 2011
EU says Spain can temporarily restrict free movement of Romanian workers
The commission has approved Spain's request to restrict its labour market to Romanian workers until 31 December 2012 due to "serious disturbances" in its labour market
Thursday 11th August 2011
Union condemns ministers' ruling on maternity rights
One of Europe's biggest trade unions has voiced "deep concern" at the decision to shelve plans to extend EU maternity rights
Tuesday 21st June 2011
EU urged to abolish prostitution
Gender equality campaigners are calling on the EU to abolish prostitution and raise awareness of the practice as a form of violence against women
Friday 17th June 2011
New EU maternity rules 'set to be shelved'
A controversial draft law that would give women 20 weeks of maternity leave on full pay are reportedly set to be shelved when EU employment ministers meet
Friday 17th June 2011
MEP calls for 'code of conduct' to protect the elderly
ALDE deputy Liz Lynne has called for an EU-wide code of conduct for those involved in long-term care for elderly
Thursday 16th June 2011
Group demands ban on lobby-related jobs for MEPs
Transparency campaigners have demanded a ban on MEPs who have lobbying-related second jobs
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