Women on Boards Directive must be unblocked in Council, MEPs argue
06 Oct Jobs & Social Rights

Women on Boards Directive must be unblocked in Council, MEPs argue

The Directive, which has been stuck in the legislative pipeline since 2013, aims to reach a minimum of 40 percent of women on non-executive boards of EU companies.
by Lorna Hutchinson
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
19 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
European Carers Day: urgent need to shed light on carers and issues they face
13 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
European Carers Day: urgent need to shed light on carers and issues they face
NGO coalition calls for creation of Enforcement Czar to stem EU’s ‘revolving door’ job moves
12 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
NGO coalition calls for creation of Enforcement Czar to stem EU’s ‘revolving door’ job moves
Assita Kanko: Delivering value through action
20 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Assita Kanko: Delivering value through action
Europe can emerge from the Coronavirus crisis a stronger, wiser and more unified force, having learned several crucial lessons, Assita Kanko tells Lorna Hutchinson.
Von der Leyen apologises for EU’s initial lack of Coronavirus preparedness
16 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Von der Leyen apologises for EU’s initial lack of Coronavirus preparedness
The President of the European Commission has offered a “heartfelt apology” for the EU’s initial response to the Coronavirus crisis, which has been widely criticised for being too slow.
A trial and error response to the Coronavirus
15 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
A trial and error response to the Coronavirus
Europe cannot afford this kind of approach when the economy is in free fall, argues László Andor.
Letter from Italy: A snapshot of solidarity and fortitude
15 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Letter from Italy: A snapshot of solidarity and fortitude
Italy has been in the grip of the Coronavirus pandemic for weeks on end – a country pushed to its limits. But amid the pain Italians have shown remarkable resilience and unity, writes Roger Casale.
New horizons for European investment
10 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
New horizons for European investment
Europe must recognise the excellent work of its researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs, now and in the future, writes Mariya Gabriel.
Member States must tackle rise in domestic violence, says senior MEP
09 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Member States must tackle rise in domestic violence, says senior MEP
Evelyn Regner, chair of Parliament’s FEMM committee, has joined others in urging the EU and Member States to increase support for the growing number of domestic violence victims during the COVID-19 crisis.
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
09 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
The EU cannot keep avoiding the refugee and asylum problems on Europe’s external borders, warns the Greens/EFA deputy.
International Roma Day: Lessons must be learned from the Coronavirus pandemic
08 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
International Roma Day: Lessons must be learned from the Coronavirus pandemic
Europe’s Roma are facing a humanitarian disaster, warns Zeljko Jovanovic.
Empower the future of Africa PM+
07 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Empower the future of Africa
Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is at the forefront of Africa’s new ‘Brain Gain’, writes Colin Mackay
Political groups welcome emergency unemployment scheme
03 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Political groups welcome emergency unemployment scheme
Two of Parliament’s biggest political groups have welcomed the Commission’s new scheme, which aims to support workers and avoid massive unemployment caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
EU steps up efforts to counter disinformation during COVID-19 crisis
02 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
EU steps up efforts to counter disinformation during COVID-19 crisis
The European Commission has launched a special section on its website where people can fact-check information, including so-called “cures” for the virus.
Autism Awareness Day: Being unique
02 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Autism Awareness Day: Being unique
The EU needs to do more to empower people with disabilities and give them the opportunity to learn and excel in their own way, argues Miriam Dalli.
Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
02 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder have the right to work to gain their economic independence, but greater investment and resources are needed, argues Alicia Homs Ginel.
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
01 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
Nearly 40 MEPs have asked that the European Green Deal, a Commission flagship policy, is dropped for the time being due to the coronavirus crisis.
MEPs slam Hungary after “lockdown of democracy”
31 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs slam Hungary after “lockdown of democracy”
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's coalition passed an emergency bill in parliament that allows the government to rule by decree indefinitely during a state of emergency over the Coronavirus outbreak.
Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse” PM+
30 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse”
Europe must connect its ambition of being a digital leader with initiatives already happening at its universities, says Amanda Crowfoot.
Emergency Coronavirus measures approved in extraordinary plenary
26 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Emergency Coronavirus measures approved in extraordinary plenary
The special plenary session saw 687 deputies overwhelmingly approve a set of urgent measures which aim to boost European and global efforts to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
Remote working: The new normal
24 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Remote working: The new normal
With millions of workers across Europe now confined to their homes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, an expert has offered advice to the challenges facing many companies.
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
23 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
The EU must come together, support each other and take concerted action to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak, writes Luca Jahier.
An uncertain future for Conference on Future of Europe
23 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
An uncertain future for Conference on Future of Europe
The launch of the Europe-wide Conference, which aims to kickstart debate about the future of Europe, is looking increasingly unlikely amid the escalating Coronavirus crisis. 
Sassoli: EU’s COVID-19 measures ‘comparable to Marshall Plan in WW2’
20 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Sassoli: EU’s COVID-19 measures ‘comparable to Marshall Plan in WW2’
Next Thursday MEPs will debate and vote on the first three legislative proposals of the European Commission to tackle the Coronavirus crisis.
Parliament to hold COVID-19 crisis plenary with remote voting
19 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Parliament to hold COVID-19 crisis plenary with remote voting
The extraordinary plenary session, which will take place on March 26, will see MEPs use a remote voting system for the first time.
Harnessing the momentum
19 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Harnessing the momentum
A European Union that gives women equal opportunities to reach their full potential will be more resilient and powerful. The newly launched EU Gender Equality Strategy takes a huge stride in this direction, writes Cindy Franssen.
Michel Barnier tests positive for COVID-19
19 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Michel Barnier tests positive for COVID-19
With the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator now in self-isolation, having contracted Coronavirus, questions now abound over a possible extension of the Brexit transition period.