Article - How MEPS want to tackle in-work poverty in the EU
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: How MEPS want to tackle in-work poverty in the EU | News | European Parliament Description: To fight in-work poverty, MEPs want action on minimum wages and support for those most at risk including women and gig economy workers.
ESMA CALLS FOR FUND EXPERTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIVE STAKEHOLDER GROUP
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: ESMA CALLS FOR FUND EXPERTS TO JOIN CONSULTATIVE STAKEHOLDER GROUP Description: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today a call for candidates in order to renew the composition of its Consultative Working Group (CWG) which advises ESMA’s Investment Management Standing Committee (IMSC).
COVID-19 chiefs of police working group meets to talk pandemic and fighting crime threats
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: COVID-19 chiefs of police working group meets to talk pandemic and fighting crime threats Description: On Friday 12 February, Europol’s Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle welcomed Vittorio Rizzi, Deputy Director-General of Police and Director of the Criminal Police in Italy, to Europol’s headquarters. Together they chaired the fourth Working Group on COVID-19 Crime Threats and Law Enforcement Responses.
Young Elected Politician Programme 2021: Application Period is Open
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Young Elected Politician Programme 2021: Application Period is Open Description: Apply until the 12 March to join the 2021 YEP programme. The YEP programme offers an opportunity for young local and regional politicians to network and exchange best practices.
Green Deal: cities and regions define 2021 roadmap
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Green Deal: cities and regions define 2021 roadmap Description: The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has put forward a Green Deal roadmap for 2021. At the 4th meeting of the Green Deal Going Local working group, local leaders agreed on the political objectives and priorities to accelerate the carbon-neutral transition while placing cities and regions at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery. Fostering active subsidiarity, reinforcing institutional cooperation and facilitating direct access to EU funds are key goals. The renovation of buildings, greening urban areas and decarbonising transport stand as focus areas. The meeting included discussions on the Intelligent Cities Challenge and the Just transition Mechanism. Both have prominent places in delivering the Green Deal agenda.
The EESC reveals the winners of its Civil Solidarity Prize
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: The EESC reveals the winners of its Civil Solidarity Prize Description: 23 projects from the EU and the UK have received the award for their outstanding contribution to fighting COVID-19 and its disastrous consequences. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) announced the laureates of its Civil Solidarity Prize, launched in 2020 as a one-off award with the theme "Civil Society against COVID-19".