Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
15 Jan Jobs & Social Rights

Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton

But EU also faces ‘enormous challenges’ and risks losing ground in the space sector, warns internal market commissioner.
by Martin Banks
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
30 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
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.
A new chapter in EU gender equality
19 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
A new chapter in EU gender equality
After many years of deadlock in the area of gender equality, the launch of the new EU Gender Equality Strategy shows that we have finally turned a page. But it’s just the beginning, writes Maria Noichl.
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
18 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
With most of Europe now in lockdown, MEPs and national politicians are under enormous pressure to deliver a response that can save lives and safeguard the economy.
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
18 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
People in Belgium have been told to stay at home from midday today until April 5.
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
17 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
Some research centres and vaccine developers in Europe have been “overlooked” and are “missing out” in desperate efforts to curb the rapid spread of Coronavirus, it has been claimed.
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
17 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
Under the proposals, entry to the European Union at its external borders will be restricted for any non-EU national for an initial period of 30 days.
A European workforce fit for the digital age Thought Leader
17 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
A European workforce fit for the digital age
Keeping Europe’s workers safe and healthy is the key to success in the digital age, explains Christa Sedlatschek.
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
16 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
With the virus causing havoc in Europe and globally, there are growing concerns about the impact the outbreak will have on the business sector.