The document outlines funding priorities for 2010 under the EU Progress program. Key priorities include conducting studies on issues like the impact of the economic crisis on employment and social policies, skills shortages, demographic changes, and more. It also prioritizes sharing best practices between member states, providing guidance on EU law, and promoting participatory policy debates at EU and national levels to build support for EU objectives. The overall aim is to support the development and implementation of EU policies and legislation in employment, social affairs, and equal opportunities.
More than four in ten Europeans think that equal opportunities and access to the labour market, fair working conditions, access to quality health care and the standard of living of people in the EU are the most important elements for the EU’s economic and social development. Specifically, over four in ten respondents mention equal opportunities and access to the labour market as one of the most important elements, just ahead of fair working conditions. A similar proportion mention access to quality health care and the standard of living of people in the EU. Close to a third of respondents also mention social protection and inclusion as important.
20140710 etuc ewl letter on threats to withdraw the maternity leave dire...Lili Brouwer
The European Trade Union Confederation and European Women's Lobby are urging the European Parliament to oppose the European Commission's consideration of withdrawing its proposal to strengthen the Maternity Leave Directive. The proposal aims to ensure full pay during maternity leave and protection against discrimination for pregnant workers and new mothers. Withdrawing the proposal would undermine the EU's commitment to gender equality and women's economic participation. The organizations argue that stronger maternity protections are critical for achieving gender equality, reducing the gender pay gap and women's economic disadvantages, eliminating child poverty, and improving public health.
The European Union is committed to promoting full employment and social progress. In response to high unemployment levels following the economic crisis, the EU has developed policies to coordinate Member State actions and promote job growth. The Europe 2020 strategy sets targets for increasing employment, education levels, and reducing poverty across EU countries. The European Employment Strategy uses an open method of coordination to monitor progress and make recommendations for national reforms. Member States develop programs to meet EU targets, while mutual learning and research support policy development.
- Caroline Brown at WHO tells the editor about the importance of vaccinations in reducing influenza cases. Vaccinations help prevent the spread of disease.
- John Laughlin at Innovate UK answers questions about investment in the aerospace industry to support growth.
- James Veaney at Ofgem explains that competition in electricity connections is essential for the proper functioning of the energy market.
More than four in ten Europeans think that equal opportunities and access to the labour market, fair working conditions, access to quality health care and the standard of living of people in the EU are the most important elements for the EU’s economic and social development. Specifically, over four in ten respondents mention equal opportunities and access to the labour market as one of the most important elements, just ahead of fair working conditions. A similar proportion mention access to quality health care and the standard of living of people in the EU. Close to a third of respondents also mention social protection and inclusion as important.
20140710 etuc ewl letter on threats to withdraw the maternity leave dire...Lili Brouwer
The European Trade Union Confederation and European Women's Lobby are urging the European Parliament to oppose the European Commission's consideration of withdrawing its proposal to strengthen the Maternity Leave Directive. The proposal aims to ensure full pay during maternity leave and protection against discrimination for pregnant workers and new mothers. Withdrawing the proposal would undermine the EU's commitment to gender equality and women's economic participation. The organizations argue that stronger maternity protections are critical for achieving gender equality, reducing the gender pay gap and women's economic disadvantages, eliminating child poverty, and improving public health.
The European Union is committed to promoting full employment and social progress. In response to high unemployment levels following the economic crisis, the EU has developed policies to coordinate Member State actions and promote job growth. The Europe 2020 strategy sets targets for increasing employment, education levels, and reducing poverty across EU countries. The European Employment Strategy uses an open method of coordination to monitor progress and make recommendations for national reforms. Member States develop programs to meet EU targets, while mutual learning and research support policy development.
- Caroline Brown at WHO tells the editor about the importance of vaccinations in reducing influenza cases. Vaccinations help prevent the spread of disease.
- John Laughlin at Innovate UK answers questions about investment in the aerospace industry to support growth.
- James Veaney at Ofgem explains that competition in electricity connections is essential for the proper functioning of the energy market.
Presentation by Antonia Carparelli, (acting director Europe 2020 Social Policies, DG EMPL) during the public hearing on Strengthening EU cohesion and EU social policy coordination through the new horizontal social clause in Article 9 TFEU on 13.04.2011
The document discusses several topics related to health and science:
- Professor Giles Vassal from the European Society for Paediatric Oncology outlines the importance of tackling cancer in children and adolescents in Europe.
- Gill Collinson from the National STEM Centre highlights the significance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education.
- Judith Shapiro from the Carbon Capture and Storage Association asks if carbon capture and storage can help Europe meet its climate change goals as outlined in the upcoming 2015 Energy Bill.
The presentation of Istvan Gyorgy Toth from TARKI Budapest at the workshop European platform against poverty, 10th October 2011, European Information Centre, Bratislava
The Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme
is a new pan-European programme which will start on
1 January 2014, as part of the EU 2014-2020 Multiannual
Financial Framework.EaSi integrates three existing programmes: PROGRESS, EURES, PROGRESS Microfinance Facility.
The document discusses the European Social Agenda and Lisbon Strategy as they relate to promoting social inclusion and reducing social exclusion and discrimination. It provides background on the objectives of the Lisbon Strategy to make the EU the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. It describes the European Employment Strategy and Social Agenda 2005-2010 as the main tools to achieve these goals and coordinate employment policies across member states. The key priorities are discussed as attracting and retaining more people in employment, promoting inclusive labor markets, investing in human capital, and fighting poverty and promoting equal opportunities.
Romanian families face challenges balancing work and family responsibilities due to a lack of affordable childcare options. While over half of Romanian mothers work, only 2% of children under age 3 have access to formal childcare. The government provides some social assistance benefits to families to help parents return to work, such as child allowances, parental leave, and job protection during leave. However, more investment in community-based social services is still needed to better support working families and prevent child separation from parents.
This document summarizes an interview with Jan Truszczyński, the new Director General of Education and Culture at the European Commission. Some key points:
- He believes progress has been made in education and culture in EU candidate countries through programs like IPA, but challenges remain like skills mismatches.
- As chair of the ETF governing board, he wants to examine how well the ETF measures its own effectiveness in helping neighboring countries.
- The ETF's work in analyzing labor markets, promoting business-education cooperation, and reducing skills gaps is well-suited to contributing to the EU's 2020 strategy in neighboring countries.
- While education can promote stability and democracy, political will is
This document is the government's response to a report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights regarding implementation of disabled people's right to independent living. It acknowledges the barriers faced by disabled people in achieving choice, control and participation. The government is developing a new Disability Strategy focused on realizing aspirations, individual control, and changing attitudes. It will build on the UK's leadership in disability rights and commitment to independent living. The strategy will be informed by over 5,000 responses from disabled people and their organizations.
The Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion welcomed participants to a high-level conference on the future of the European Social Fund (ESF). [1] The conference comes at an opportune time as EU leaders recently agreed on the Europe 2020 strategy. [2] The Commissioner outlined five key issues to discuss regarding the future of the ESF: its added value, scope of activities, geographical scope, delivery modes, and relations with other EU instruments. [3]
The document summarizes key data about Armenia and discusses its policies and practices for partnership between education, employment, and social services sectors. It notes that Armenia has adopted poverty reduction strategies including increasing public spending on education and social services. Partnership structures have been established between education institutions and businesses, but challenges remain such as rigid legal frameworks and a lack of action plans to strengthen these partnerships.
The document discusses the future role of the European Social Fund (ESF). It makes three key points:
1) While EU social policy action is marginal compared to national efforts, the ESF can have an impact through "process effects, role effects, and volume effects." However, these effects are small, especially in net contributor countries.
2) For the ESF to be effective, interventions must be well-targeted in areas where there is genuine European added value that national actors cannot provide alone. Broad goals like "smart growth" are too vague to guide funding.
3) The role of the EU in developing social policy is supportive and supplementary in nature. It should focus on collective needs, long
The document discusses the EU's role in social policies and employment strategies. It aims to increase employment, improve job quality, combat poverty and promote social inclusion through policies that foster cooperation between member states. Key priorities include adapting employment, social and immigration policies to different national situations while promoting flexicurity and a skilled workforce. Statistical data collection and the European social dialogue play important roles in monitoring developments and finding solutions to benefit both businesses and employees.
The document is a memorandum from Belgian health insurance funds calling for greater social protection and stronger health policies in Europe ahead of the 2019 European elections. The memorandum makes the case that Europe has a significant impact on national policies related to social protection, healthcare, and health promotion. It argues that maintaining the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) within the European Commission is essential for defending public health in Europe. The memorandum outlines six priority themes for healthcare and social protection: 1) a social Europe with fewer inequalities, 2) recognition of health insurance funds and a strong social economy, 3) transparent trade agreements respecting social and human rights, 4) a digital agenda addressing health challenges, 5) strengthened public health
European Summit on Innovation for Active and Healthy AgeingRunwaySale
The report consolidates the discussions held throughout the 2-day event and is organised in a clear set of actions that we will explore jointly with interested stakeholders in the coming 18 months.
The final report includes possible measures to better convert innovation into economic growth and jobs, mobilize public and private investment, transform health and care systems to meet the needs of the ageing population, leverage technological breakthroughs and build a more inclusive "ageing society".
The second European Forum on Demography discussed developments in active aging and family policies in the EU. Over two days, six workshops were held on these themes and on how member states are responding to demographic challenges. Participants focused on issues like increasing the number of people in the workforce for longer, improving work-life balance, reforming education and promoting lifelong learning, reforming pensions, voluntary work, and immigrant integration and family support. The main issue was the need for a better work-life balance to help families. Examples from Germany of funding childcare for employees was discussed. Efforts are needed to improve fertility rates and women's participation in the labor market. The forum also discussed employment for older workers and challenges like lower qualifications and discrimination
B. Costantini Ferpa - eSangathan International Conferenceesangathan
FERPA is the European Federation of Retired and Elderly People, which advocates for policies that promote social security, healthcare, and inclusion for retired and elderly citizens. It lobbies the European Union and national governments on these issues.
The EU has prioritized active aging policies to increase employment among elderly workers. This includes goals to raise the employment rate of those aged 55-64 to 50% by 2010 and gradually increase the average retirement age by 5 years.
National governments and social partners are implementing initiatives to shift from a culture of early retirement to delayed and more gradual retirement, through subsidies for employers, training programs, flexible work arrangements, and awareness campaigns on non-discrimination of older workers.
Presentation by Charles Powell, director of the Elcano Royal Institute at the Seminar 'The European Union: What Kind of Global Actor? held from 25 to 26 February 2013 in Madrid (Spain) and organised by the institute. / Presentación de Charles Powell, director del Real Instituto Elcano, en el Seminario "The European Union: What Kind of Global Actor?", organizado por el instituto del 25 al 26 de Febrero de 2013 en Madrid (España).
Azioni di promozione attiva della domiciliarità per le persone non autosufficienti mediante l’introduzione dei modelli innovativi nella gestione dei servizi
Presentation by Antonia Carparelli, (acting director Europe 2020 Social Policies, DG EMPL) during the public hearing on Strengthening EU cohesion and EU social policy coordination through the new horizontal social clause in Article 9 TFEU on 13.04.2011
The document discusses several topics related to health and science:
- Professor Giles Vassal from the European Society for Paediatric Oncology outlines the importance of tackling cancer in children and adolescents in Europe.
- Gill Collinson from the National STEM Centre highlights the significance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education.
- Judith Shapiro from the Carbon Capture and Storage Association asks if carbon capture and storage can help Europe meet its climate change goals as outlined in the upcoming 2015 Energy Bill.
The presentation of Istvan Gyorgy Toth from TARKI Budapest at the workshop European platform against poverty, 10th October 2011, European Information Centre, Bratislava
The Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme
is a new pan-European programme which will start on
1 January 2014, as part of the EU 2014-2020 Multiannual
Financial Framework.EaSi integrates three existing programmes: PROGRESS, EURES, PROGRESS Microfinance Facility.
The document discusses the European Social Agenda and Lisbon Strategy as they relate to promoting social inclusion and reducing social exclusion and discrimination. It provides background on the objectives of the Lisbon Strategy to make the EU the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. It describes the European Employment Strategy and Social Agenda 2005-2010 as the main tools to achieve these goals and coordinate employment policies across member states. The key priorities are discussed as attracting and retaining more people in employment, promoting inclusive labor markets, investing in human capital, and fighting poverty and promoting equal opportunities.
Romanian families face challenges balancing work and family responsibilities due to a lack of affordable childcare options. While over half of Romanian mothers work, only 2% of children under age 3 have access to formal childcare. The government provides some social assistance benefits to families to help parents return to work, such as child allowances, parental leave, and job protection during leave. However, more investment in community-based social services is still needed to better support working families and prevent child separation from parents.
This document summarizes an interview with Jan Truszczyński, the new Director General of Education and Culture at the European Commission. Some key points:
- He believes progress has been made in education and culture in EU candidate countries through programs like IPA, but challenges remain like skills mismatches.
- As chair of the ETF governing board, he wants to examine how well the ETF measures its own effectiveness in helping neighboring countries.
- The ETF's work in analyzing labor markets, promoting business-education cooperation, and reducing skills gaps is well-suited to contributing to the EU's 2020 strategy in neighboring countries.
- While education can promote stability and democracy, political will is
This document is the government's response to a report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights regarding implementation of disabled people's right to independent living. It acknowledges the barriers faced by disabled people in achieving choice, control and participation. The government is developing a new Disability Strategy focused on realizing aspirations, individual control, and changing attitudes. It will build on the UK's leadership in disability rights and commitment to independent living. The strategy will be informed by over 5,000 responses from disabled people and their organizations.
The Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion welcomed participants to a high-level conference on the future of the European Social Fund (ESF). [1] The conference comes at an opportune time as EU leaders recently agreed on the Europe 2020 strategy. [2] The Commissioner outlined five key issues to discuss regarding the future of the ESF: its added value, scope of activities, geographical scope, delivery modes, and relations with other EU instruments. [3]
The document summarizes key data about Armenia and discusses its policies and practices for partnership between education, employment, and social services sectors. It notes that Armenia has adopted poverty reduction strategies including increasing public spending on education and social services. Partnership structures have been established between education institutions and businesses, but challenges remain such as rigid legal frameworks and a lack of action plans to strengthen these partnerships.
The document discusses the future role of the European Social Fund (ESF). It makes three key points:
1) While EU social policy action is marginal compared to national efforts, the ESF can have an impact through "process effects, role effects, and volume effects." However, these effects are small, especially in net contributor countries.
2) For the ESF to be effective, interventions must be well-targeted in areas where there is genuine European added value that national actors cannot provide alone. Broad goals like "smart growth" are too vague to guide funding.
3) The role of the EU in developing social policy is supportive and supplementary in nature. It should focus on collective needs, long
The document discusses the EU's role in social policies and employment strategies. It aims to increase employment, improve job quality, combat poverty and promote social inclusion through policies that foster cooperation between member states. Key priorities include adapting employment, social and immigration policies to different national situations while promoting flexicurity and a skilled workforce. Statistical data collection and the European social dialogue play important roles in monitoring developments and finding solutions to benefit both businesses and employees.
The document is a memorandum from Belgian health insurance funds calling for greater social protection and stronger health policies in Europe ahead of the 2019 European elections. The memorandum makes the case that Europe has a significant impact on national policies related to social protection, healthcare, and health promotion. It argues that maintaining the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) within the European Commission is essential for defending public health in Europe. The memorandum outlines six priority themes for healthcare and social protection: 1) a social Europe with fewer inequalities, 2) recognition of health insurance funds and a strong social economy, 3) transparent trade agreements respecting social and human rights, 4) a digital agenda addressing health challenges, 5) strengthened public health
European Summit on Innovation for Active and Healthy AgeingRunwaySale
The report consolidates the discussions held throughout the 2-day event and is organised in a clear set of actions that we will explore jointly with interested stakeholders in the coming 18 months.
The final report includes possible measures to better convert innovation into economic growth and jobs, mobilize public and private investment, transform health and care systems to meet the needs of the ageing population, leverage technological breakthroughs and build a more inclusive "ageing society".
The second European Forum on Demography discussed developments in active aging and family policies in the EU. Over two days, six workshops were held on these themes and on how member states are responding to demographic challenges. Participants focused on issues like increasing the number of people in the workforce for longer, improving work-life balance, reforming education and promoting lifelong learning, reforming pensions, voluntary work, and immigrant integration and family support. The main issue was the need for a better work-life balance to help families. Examples from Germany of funding childcare for employees was discussed. Efforts are needed to improve fertility rates and women's participation in the labor market. The forum also discussed employment for older workers and challenges like lower qualifications and discrimination
B. Costantini Ferpa - eSangathan International Conferenceesangathan
FERPA is the European Federation of Retired and Elderly People, which advocates for policies that promote social security, healthcare, and inclusion for retired and elderly citizens. It lobbies the European Union and national governments on these issues.
The EU has prioritized active aging policies to increase employment among elderly workers. This includes goals to raise the employment rate of those aged 55-64 to 50% by 2010 and gradually increase the average retirement age by 5 years.
National governments and social partners are implementing initiatives to shift from a culture of early retirement to delayed and more gradual retirement, through subsidies for employers, training programs, flexible work arrangements, and awareness campaigns on non-discrimination of older workers.
Presentation by Charles Powell, director of the Elcano Royal Institute at the Seminar 'The European Union: What Kind of Global Actor? held from 25 to 26 February 2013 in Madrid (Spain) and organised by the institute. / Presentación de Charles Powell, director del Real Instituto Elcano, en el Seminario "The European Union: What Kind of Global Actor?", organizado por el instituto del 25 al 26 de Febrero de 2013 en Madrid (España).
Azioni di promozione attiva della domiciliarità per le persone non autosufficienti mediante l’introduzione dei modelli innovativi nella gestione dei servizi
The document summarizes the objectives and activities of E.N.S.A, the European Network of Social Authorities. E.N.S.A aims to encourage international cooperation and knowledge sharing on social issues. It has over 50 member organizations from across Europe. E.N.S.A's thematic networks focus on key areas like the elderly, youth, disabilities, children and inclusion. It coordinates several EU-funded projects run by its members on these topics, such as improving services for the disabled, training for youth workers, and supporting independent living for the elderly.
Euclid Network's guide to the EC's work programmeEuclidNetwork
The new programme contains a number of items which should be of interest to non-profit organisations and civil society in general. Whether the plan's focus on citizens' needs and social issues is a genuine attempt to turn the existing ‘Economic Europe' into a badly needed ‘Social Europe' remains to be seen.
But civil society is not powerless: by reacting to consultations and advocating its positions at home and in Brussels, CSOs and individual citizens alike can influence the Commission's communications, policy drafting and proposals.
The document proposes a new EU Strategy for Youth that aims to invest in and empower young people in Europe. It identifies key challenges facing youth like education, employment, social inclusion and health. The strategy calls for stronger cooperation across policy areas to address youth issues. It sets out long-term goals and shorter-term priorities over three years, focusing on creating more opportunities for youth, improving access and participation for all young people, and fostering mutual solidarity between youth and society.
This document announces a call for proposals for social experimentation projects under the EU PROGRESS programme. It aims to promote social innovation in EU social policies related to social protection and inclusion. Selected projects will develop and test innovative approaches to priorities like active inclusion, homelessness, child poverty, and migrant inclusion. An emphasis is placed on projects involving young people and deinstitutionalization. The goals are to advance mutual learning between countries and help adapt policies to evolving social needs. Eligible partnerships will address issues like networking, evaluation of experiments, assessing transferability, and inventorying achievements in the EU. Successful projects may later inform European Social Fund interventions.
The Commissioner provided closing remarks at the end of a two-day conference on the future of the European Social Fund (ESF). He outlined four main messages from the discussion: 1) The ESF will continue to exist in the future as it has supported employment, human capital, and social inclusion for 50 years; 2) The future ESF must be fully aligned with the Europe 2020 strategy; 3) The ESF should have a broad scope to address member state and regional needs while focusing on Europe 2020 priorities; 4) More emphasis needs to be placed on monitoring the ESF's performance and achieving results. The Commissioner said the discussions would help proposals for the new ESF expected in mid-2011 and determining the shape of
The Commissioner provided closing remarks at the end of a two-day conference on the future of the European Social Fund (ESF). He outlined four main messages from the discussion: 1) The ESF will continue to exist in the future as it has supported employment, human capital, and social inclusion for 50 years; 2) The future ESF must be aligned with the Europe 2020 strategy; 3) The ESF should have a broad scope to address member state and regional needs while focusing on Europe 2020 priorities; 4) More emphasis needs to be placed on monitoring the ESF's performance and achieving results. The Commissioner stated that input from the conference would help proposals for the new ESF due in mid-2011 and negotiations on
Presentation Sian Jones (Policy coordination and advocacy work, EAPN) on the occasion of the EESC hearing on European minimum income and poverty indicators (Brussels, 28 May 2013)
The document discusses the Horizontal Social Clause (HSC) and its potential role in strengthening social policy in the European Union. The HSC requires all EU policies to consider social objectives, but effective implementation would require mainstreaming social goals, comprehensive social monitoring, and social impact assessments of policies. The Europe 2020 strategy presents an opportunity but also challenges, as its governance does not fully integrate social objectives. Strengthening economic governance also risks neglecting social inclusion without proper social safeguards. The HSC could help ensure social impacts are considered in EU socio-economic governance.
Agenda europea para la integración de nacionalidades de terceros países (2011)IntegraLocal
La Comisión Europea ha adoptado la `Agenda Europea para la Integración de Nacionales de Terceros Países´, destinada a gestionar de manera eficiente la inmigración en Europa. Las situacioens se repiten en los diversos ámbitos locales de la Unión, por ello Bruselas tiene el poder de unificar los esfuerzos y dar apoyo económico a las iniciativas existentes.
The European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 was created to address barriers that around 80 million Europeans with disabilities face in everyday life. The strategy's goals are to empower people with disabilities and eliminate barriers in eight key areas: accessibility, participation, equality, employment, education and training, social protection, health, and external action. Over the next decade, the European Commission will work with EU partners to implement actions like proposing an Accessibility Act, increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and collecting more data on disability challenges. The strategy aims to create a more inclusive society that also brings economic opportunities to Europe.
The document discusses investment in children through the EU budget for 2014-2020. It argues that over 1 in 4 children in the EU live in poverty and millions globally die from poverty-related causes each year. The EU must show leadership by investing in children through headings 1, 3 and 4 of the budget, which support social inclusion, fundamental rights, and international development. Any cuts to these areas would hinder the EU's ability to implement policies and legislation to support children. The group urges maintaining expenditure levels and ensuring sufficient funding for children in areas like education, health, and poverty reduction both in Europe and globally.
This document introduces the European Commission's Social Business Initiative to create a favorable environment for social enterprises. It aims to promote inclusive growth through social innovation and entrepreneurship. The Commission recognizes that social enterprises employ over 11 million people in the EU and contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy goals. The initiative includes an action plan to improve access to funding, increase visibility, and improve the legal environment for social businesses.
1) The document discusses the contribution of the European Social Fund (ESF) to the Europe 2020 strategy. It argues that while the ESF regulation is still relevant, the key challenge is demonstrating how ESF investments specifically help Member States achieve the strategic objectives and targets of Europe 2020, such as on employment and growth.
2) It provides examples of how the ESF could support Europe 2020 priorities like supporting small businesses and flexicurity policies, but in a way that incentivizes progress on concrete targets in these areas.
3) The author argues for a more results-oriented ESF system to better monitor and promote real progress toward the Europe 2020 goals, given budget constraints and the need for effective public
The document discusses the importance of entrepreneurship education in Europe. It describes how the European Commission began promoting entrepreneurship education in schools in 1994 to better prepare students for the changing job market. Several strategic plans and policies were introduced over the years, including the Lisbon Strategy in 2000, Education and Training 2010, and Europe 2020, all with the goal of fostering skills like entrepreneurship, innovation, and adaptability. The document advocates for embedding real-world entrepreneurial experiences across all school subjects before students complete compulsory education.
American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development is indexed, refereed and peer-reviewed journal, which is designed to publish research articles.
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Presentation on programming which are directly managed by the European Commission for 2014-2020. Insight into the programmatic lines of most interest to local authorities, civil society organizations, research centers and small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe.
The presentation has been shared and publicly discussed during the third event of Euromine project funded by European Commission under the Europe for Citizens program and which was held in Almadén (Spain).
1) The document summarizes a workshop on aging at home held in Trieste, Italy on December 9, 2011 as part of the HELPS project.
2) The HELPS project involves 13 partners from 9 Central European countries and focuses on developing innovative housing and home care solutions for the elderly and vulnerable.
3) The Friuli Venezia Giulia region leads the partnership as they have an aging population of over 23% and limited nursing home availability.
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1. EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities DG
Directorate-General
General Coordination, Interinstitutional Relations
Brussels, 10 December 2009
01/KM/ D(2009)
PROGRESS/008/2009
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMME IN THE SPHERE OF
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SOLIDARITY – PROGRESS
COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRESS
2007-13
FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR 2010 ANNUAL PLAN OF WORK
INTRODUCTION
The 2010 Annual Plan of Work (hereinafter '2010 Work Plan') for the Community
Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity – Progress (hereinafter 'Progress') sets out
the proposed general priorities for 2010 that will guide Progress funding priorities as provided
for in Article 12(1)(b) of the Decision establishing Progress1 (hereinafter 'the Decision'). This
2010 Work Plan also links up with the strategic framework for the implementation of
Progress.
The 2010 Work Plan prepares the ground for the implementation of the political commitments
which will form the core of the future EU 2020 Strategy. It also paves the way for the
implementation of the next Social Agenda, due to be adopted in 2010 and which is expected
to set out the Commission's key strategic orientations and the EU 2020 roadmap in the
employment and social fields.
Furthermore, the 2010 Work Plan reflects the evolving priorities for tackling the employment
and social impact of the current economic crisis as set out in the Commission Communication
'A Shared Commitment for Employment' adopted on 3 June.
Lastly, the 2010 Work Plan takes on board the views expressed by stakeholders through a
series of consultations of the relevant policy committees2.
It covers the 27 Member States, the EFTA/EEA countries in accordance with the EEA
Agreement, as well as Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and
Serbia in accordance with the relevant Memoranda of Understanding.
1
See Annex 1 to Decision No°1672/2006/EC of 24 October 2006.
2
Policy committees consulted were the Employment Committee, the Social Protection Committee, the
Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work, the General Directors on Industrial
Relations, Non-discrimination Governmental Expert Group, High Level Group on Disability and High-
Level Group on Gender Mainstreaming.
Commission européenne, B-1049 Bruxelles / Europese Commissie, B-1049 Brussel - Belgium. Telephone: (32-2) 299 11 11.
Office: JII - 27 8/12. Telephone: direct line (32-2) 2991120.
2. 1. POLICY PRIORITIES IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SOLIDARITY FIELDS
1.1. KEY STRATEGIC CHALLENGES
The EU 2020 Strategy is part of a wider approach to allow the EU to move from crisis-effect
management to longer-term structural growth. There is broad agreement that it will need to
tackle a number of major challenges facing the Union, such as:
- Coping with the aftermath and lasting effects of the economic crisis is likely to
jeopardise the sustainable implementation of social policies. High public debt will
impose serious constraints on growth, may endanger social cohesion and will
exacerbate the labour-market situation, in particular for young people, women, older
workers, and vulnerable groups;
- Skills shortages will remain a feature of the EU economy in the foreseeable future,
along with continued demand for temporary and permanent migrants. The challenge of
matching skills and jobs will be compounded by technological development,
globalisation, the ageing of the population and the transformation to a low-carbon
economy. But all these challenges also present opportunities that must be grasped. The
EU needs to support smooth transitions between jobs (especially for people made
redundant) in line with the flexicurity approach;
- The demographic challenges will become more acute in the coming decade. An ageing
population and an increase in the number of people with disabilities will generate
greater demand across the social sector, including for health services and residential
care, income support, housing, transport and infrastructure. Ensuring that older people
receive the support they need to live healthy, fulfilling, independent lives and
maximising the contribution they can make to society as a whole will be important;
- Europe's future depends on its youth. Yet the life chances of many young people are
blighted: they lack the opportunities and the access to education and training they need
to realise their full potential. 19 million children and young people are at risk of
poverty and 6 million drop out of secondary education each year. Action is required to
break the vicious cycle of childhood deprivation, unhealthy lifestyles, academic under-
achievement and social exclusion;
- The ethnic mix of the EU population will continue to change in the next 10 to 15
years. The percentage of migrants in the workforce is expected to grow thanks to their
higher fertility rates and younger populations. There is scope for greater participation
of large sections of the population in employment. Special attention should be paid to
some groups, such as Roma, who face structural and systemic barriers that impede
their full inclusion in society;
- Technological advances and globalisation are changing the structure and nature of
work and workplaces. Ensuring a high standard of work quality and a healthy, safe
working environment will require the continuous adaptation of the legal and policy
framework. There will also be greater demand for more flexible working arrangements
and adaptable workplace cultures.
1.2. THE EU'S CONTRIBUTION TO MEETING THESE CHALLENGES
The main responsibility for developing labour-market and social policies will continue to lie
with the Member States while the diversity of situations between and within the Member
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3. States may in some cases call for a more differentiated approach3. Yet, the shared values of
openness, solidarity and opportunity backed up by various national and EU policies and
institutions and by the extensive body of Community legislation bring real benefits and EU
added value to Europeans.
These values should continue to underpin the Union’s response to the crisis; the EU 2020
Strategy in the field of employment will need suitable instruments, resources and methods
and a clear vision of the key challenges facing our societies if they are to help Europe and its
people emerge from the recession stronger than before.
To meet these ongoing challenges and to be able to alleviate the social impact of the
economic downturn, the EU needs a combination of responses that are coherent and
complementary and that activate the policy levers available with a view to:
- Sustaining high levels of participation in employment, including for the most
disadvantaged groups;
- Addressing changing skills requirements;
- Developing a safe, efficient, productive European labour market;
- Promoting social inclusion, combating poverty and modernising social protection
systems;
- Combating discrimination and promoting equal opportunities for all;
- Promoting gender equality in all policies.
To that end, the Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities DG will support the
Member States in delivering on the EU 2020 Strategy and Social Agenda goals by:
- Shaping the EU policy agenda in response to the most pressing EU challenges,
concerns and expectations;
- Developing common EU legal standards;
- Supporting, monitoring and reporting on Member States' progress in achieving their
EU objectives within the open method of coordination or in meeting their EU legal
commitments;
- Rallying support and promoting the involvement of key EU and national stakeholders,
by actively encouraging a culture of social dialogue and partnership.
2. PROGRESS'S GENERAL OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES
To reflect the Commission's strong commitment to activating the policy levers in order to
respond innovatively and flexibly to the challenges of globalisation, technological advances
and demographic developments, the 2010 Work Plan will in particular comprise new
activities designed to respond to emerging needs, such as the economic downturn, while
continuing or following up actions launched in previous years. Such new activities mainly
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Communication "A Shared Commitment for Employment", COM(2009) 257, p.12.
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4. relate to the 'evidence-based EU policies and legislation' objective. These include studies and
analyses to be carried out with the following aims:
- To provide evidence or data underpinning the Commission's internal decision-making
process, in particular to counteract the social impact of the current economic crisis;
- To provide information on the implementation of Community legislation and policies
at EU and national level;
- To offer a forward-looking perspective with a view to accompanying the
implementation of the new EU 2020 Strategy.
These new activities also relate to the 'information-sharing and learning' outcome in such
areas as social inclusion, anti-discrimination and gender equality and concern in particular
support to national authorities or communication and networking, both on specific and on
cross-cutting issues. The 2010 Work Plan pays special attention to cross-cutting work and
linkages with other EU instruments, such as transnational cooperation and restructuring issues
under the European Social Fund or social dialogue.
The activities that will continue include work by legal and/or policy experts supporting the
implementation of Community legislation and the open method of coordination, support
provided to national authorities and identification of good practice, as well as international
cooperation, communication activities, and financial assistance to EU networks of non-
governmental organisations.
2.1. DESIGNING EVIDENCE-BASED EU POLICIES AND LEGISLATION
The availability of reliable information and quality analysis is crucial to the relevance and
effectiveness of EU policy development. Studies, analyses and statistics that meet real needs
are therefore key components of the Progress 2010 Work Plan. The evidence gathered
through such studies, analysis and statistics will be instrumental in giving form to policy
development under the open method of coordination in the fields of employment (European
Employment Strategy (EES)) and social protection and social inclusion (SPSI), as well in the
other policy areas covered by Progress.
2010 funding priorities:
Progress will finance activities aimed in particular at delivering an ongoing series of high-
quality, authoritative, comparative policy research and analysis studies relating to new such
priorities as:
- The impact of the economic crisis, in particular, on employment, social inclusion and
social protection policies;
- Recent labour-market trends and the development of employment policies and
instruments against the background of the low-carbon economy, demographic and
technological change, and globalisation;
- The social impact of migration, in particular from rural to urban areas in the Eastern
European countries;
- Occupational safety and health issues, including identifying new risks at the
workplace;
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5. - The development of disability statistics;
- The data-base on men and women in decision-making and the role of men in gender
equality.
Special attention will be paid to the launching of studies to support impact assessments in
areas where additional Community legislation may be envisaged, in particular in the health
and safety at work area.
Progress will also finance a number of recurring activities aimed at providing necessary data
to underpin current policies such as flexicurity, New Skills for New Jobs, and active
inclusion. In addition, several studies will be launched to assess the impact of EC labour law
and clarify issues arising in its implementation.
All these activities seek to gather relevant, credible, accurate information on conditions,
needs, concerns and expectations at EU level and in the Member States. Furthermore, these
policy research and analysis studies must consider the gender perspective.
In addition to the thematic studies highlighted above, Progress will continue to support the
work of various networks comprising national legal experts on gender and employment, non-
discrimination and labour law (Committee of Experts on Posting of Workers) or national
policy experts on employment (European Employment Observatory), social inclusion, social
protection, gender and social inclusion, and disability issues.
Progress will support the development of fit-for-purpose statistical tools, methods and
suitable common indicators capable of rallying EU-wide support, inter alia on the
measurement of poverty, health and safety at work, and gender equality in relation to
decision-making positions, as well as micro-simulation tools for modelling the impact of a
given set of policy measures on a specific outcome (poverty rate, financial situation of
households, etc.).
Lastly, the 2010 Work Plan will continue to promote cooperation with international
organisations (OECD, WHO, UNICEF, UN, Council of Europe) and non-member countries,
and in particular industrialised countries, focusing, for example, on the impact of the
economic crisis on decent work and other issues, such as tax-benefit models, pensions, health
and safety, and disability.
2.2. EFFECTIVE INFORMATION-SHARING/LEARNING
Increasing the relevance of information goes hand in hand with the need to identify and
disseminate examples of good practice and innovative approaches among stakeholders.
Progress will continue to support the exchange of good practice, mutual-learning activities
and the transfer of knowledge at both national and EU level.
2010 funding priorities:
Progress will finance activities aimed in particular at partnering EU and national
policy/decision-makers and stakeholders in identifying best practice to assist them in
improving policy-making and policy implementation. In addition to traditional peer reviews
and mutual-learning exercises focusing on employment (flexicurity, New Skills for New Jobs,
and public employment services) and social inclusion and social protection issues (including,
in particular, migration and ethnic minority issues, active inclusion, pension reform, health
and long-term care), new similar activities relating to worker mobility and gender equality
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6. will be promoted. Progress will also play a role in implementing the UN Convention and
preparing the forthcoming European Disability Strategy
Furthermore, Progress will foster clarity and consistency in rights and obligations under EC
law through the provision of guidance and information. To that end, as in previous years, the
programme will finance training sessions relating to social inclusion policy, non-
discrimination (targeted at legal and policy practitioners, civil society and the social partners)
and gender equality law (targeted at legal practitioners). Progress will also support
administrative cooperation between national authorities (i.e. exchanges of national labour
inspectors).
In addition, Progress will encourage the effective transfer of knowledge to policy/decision-
makers and other stakeholders regarding the implementation and impact of EC law and
policies in the employment and social areas. To that end, the Commission will effectively use
the monitoring and assessment reports on the implementation and impact of EC law and
policy provided by Progress-supported networks of national legal and policy experts.
Lastly, Progress will continue to communicate EC law and policies in a way that is suitable
and responsive to the various segments of the target audiences. The 2010 Work Plan will
include a number of communication activities aimed at promoting better understanding and
ownership of EU objectives and priorities. Progress will in particular continue to support the
holding of employment seminars, national awareness-raising activities in the non-
discrimination field and gender mainstreaming in national policies and programmes.
2.3. PROMOTING HIGH-QUALITY, PARTICIPATORY POLICY DEBATE AT EU AND
NATIONAL LEVEL
Progress aims to foster shared understanding and consensus among all stakeholders of
problem identification and policy options or solutions that respond to real needs. EU policy
initiatives need broad-based support at both EU and national levels. Progress helps to create
such an enabling environment by holding high-quality, inclusive, participatory policy debates.
2010 funding priorities:
Progress will finance activities to mobilise all key EU and national policy/decision-makers
and stakeholders to provide information on and influence the development of EC law, policies
and objectives with a view to creating a critical support base on EU objectives and priorities.
In particular, Progress will support presidency conferences and organise various EU-level
events, such as:
- The Annual Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty;
- The Round Table on Poverty and Social Exclusion;
- The Equality Summit;
- The European day of persons with disabilities;
- Conferences on employment issues (including New Skills for New Jobs, green jobs,
flexicurity, decent work, and migration).
- The second Roma Summit;
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7. - The conferences on a new Gender Equality Roadmap;
- The conference on labour law.
Furthermore, in tune with the communication strategy, Progress will finance a public
engagement process targeted at all stakeholders. This will be conducted in parallel at EU
level, through seminars with the social partners, civil society and policy committees, and at
national level, through a number of regional seminars (involving several countries). The
overall purpose is to create an effective, renewed dialogue, on the one hand, on how various
underlying trends (such as ageing, migration, technological change and the move to a low-
carbon economy) could affect social policy in Europe and, on the other hand, on how to
ensure the European Union is up to these challenges and capable of effective delivery for the
ultimate benefit of its inhabitants. This public engagement process will also be conducted
with a view to contributing to the drafting of the next post-2010 Social Agenda, to be
announced at the second Social Agenda Forum due to take place in 2010.
2.4. GREATER CAPACITY NETWORKS TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP POLICIES AND
OBJECTIVES RELATING TO PROGRESS POLICY AREAS
Progress has a key role to play in promoting the involvement of civil society, in particular
through financial support to key EU-level networks.
Progress aims to strengthen their capacity to participate in and influence policy-making and
policy implementation at EU and national level in support of EU objectives and priorities.
Furthermore, such involvement fosters accountability and transparency, and increases the
relevance of policy responses.
2010 funding priorities:
Progress will continue to finance the activities of various EU-level networks active in the
following fields:
- The fight against discrimination on grounds of racial or ethnic origin, disability, age
or sexual orientation;
- The integration of people with disabilities;
- The inclusion and defence of the rights of Roma people;
- The fight against poverty and social exclusion;
- The promotion of gender equality;
- The promotion of women in decision-making;
- The promotion of non-discrimination law and policies (network of national equality
bodies);
- The promotion of active inclusion (network of local authorities/observatories).
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8. 2.5. BETTER INTEGRATION OF CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
Given the multidimensional nature of employment and social affairs issues, Progress offers
the possibility of dealing with subjects that cut across several sections, such as gender
equality, non-discrimination and the fight against poverty. Reducing the programme’s overall
financial resources means further promoting of cross-cutting and linkages across policy
sections.
Gender mainstreaming, which is one of Progress's fundamental principles, will continue to be
incorporated into the definition and implementation of all Progress activities. This will
include collecting disaggregated data broken down by gender. Accessibility requirements,
including for people with disabilities, will be duly taken into account.
2010 funding priorities:
Progress will support the development of cross-cutting work in particular with a view to
monitoring and assessing the social impact of the economic crisis and thus contributing to the
development of coordinated policy responses. It will also ensure the mainstreaming of the
social aspects of migration and ethnic minorities, including the issue of the Roma community.
In addition, in terms of support in implementing Progress, the 2010 Work Plan comprises
activities to monitor and evaluate the programme. In particular, it will finance the
organisation of dedicated focus groups comprising national policy-makers to assess their
perception of Progress's contribution to supporting their work.
3. ANNUAL FINANCIAL ENVELOPE
The budget for the 2010 Work Plan amounts to €109,57 million, comprising both operating
and administrative expenditure (without EFTA-EEA contribution). Appropriations may be
adjusted in the light of the vote on the 2010 budget by the Budgetary Authority.
3.1. OPERATING EXPENDITURE
Total operating expenditure for 2010 (covering EU-27, EFTA-EEA and candidate countries)
amounts to €108,09 million, i.e. a 6.70% increase compared to 2009.
Allocation of operating expenditure by policy section
2009 budget 2010 budget Increase from
Policy section
(€ million) (€ million) 2009 to 2010
Employment
22,65 23,99 5.92%
Budget heading 04.040101
Social Inclusion and Protection
31,13 33,27 6,87%
Budget heading 04.040102
Working Conditions
10,44 10,58 1,34%
Budget heading 04.040103
Non-discrimination
23,01 24,65 7.13%
Budget heading 04.040104
Gender Equality
12,28 13,81 12,46%
Budget heading 04.040105
Support to the implementation of the programme
1,79 1,79 0%
Budget heading 04.040106
Total 101,30 108,09 6.70%
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9. Allocation of operating expenditure by policy section (%)
Average
Progress
Policy section 2007 2008 2009 2010 2007-
Decision
2010
Employment
21,92 21,82 22,35 22,19 22,07 23
Budget heading 04.040101
Social Inclusion and Protection
30,7 29,40 30,72 30,78 30,40 30
Budget heading 04.040102
Working Conditions
11,18 12,96 10,31 9,79 11,06 10
Budget heading 04.040103
Non-discrimination
22,49 25,09 22,71 22,81 23,28 23
Budget heading 04.040104
Gender Equality
11,75 9,24 12,11 12,78 11,47 12
Budget heading 04.040105
Support to the implementation of the
programme 1,91 1,47 1,76 1,66 1,70 2
Budget heading 04.040106
3.2. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE
Administrative expenditure for 2010 amounts to €4.13 million (compared to €3.74 million in
2009).
Breakdown of administrative expenditure (€ million)
Administrative expenditure 2009 budget 2010 budget
Evaluation 0,40 0,00
1,84 =
Experts' meetings (including meetings of the
(Dir D) 0,90
Advisory Committee for Safety and Health at 1,65
(F4) 0,60
work (ACSH)
(01) 0.34
Translation (guides in the Safety and Health at
0 0,60
Work field)
Information and Publication 1,57 1,57
Administrative and technical assistance (audit) 0,12 0,12
Total 3,74 4,13
3.3. ACTIVITIES BY POLICY SECTION AND BREAKDOWN OF BUDGET ALLOCATION BY
PROGRESS IMMEDIATE OUTCOME
The 2010 Work Plan comprises 125 activities, compared to 116 in 2009. The breakdown per
section is as follows.
Policy section Number of activities (2009) Number of activities (2010)
Employment
30 32
Budget heading 04.040101
Social Inclusion and Protection
25 24
Budget heading 04.040102
Working Conditions
22 27
Budget heading 04.040103
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10. Non-discrimination
20 20
Budget heading 04.040104
Gender Equality
15 18
Budget heading 04.040105
Support to the implementation of the programme
4 4
Budget heading 04.040106
Total 116 125
38 calls are to be launched in 2010 (8 calls for proposals and 30 calls for tenders), compared
to 60 calls in 2009 (9 calls for proposals and 51 calls for tenders).
Breakdown of budget allocation by Progress immediate outcome
Total 2009 (€ Total 2010 (€
Progress immediate outcome % 2009 % 2010
million) million)
Evidence-based policy 22,973 22,68 20,16 18,65
Information-sharing/learning 38,695 38,204 49,55 45,84
Cross-cutting policy and consistency 2,672 2,64 2,21 2,04
Greater capacity of key EU networks 13,353 13,18 15,55 14,39
High-quality, participatory policy
23,611 23,31 20,62 19,08
debate
Total 101,304 108,09
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