EU regions and cities to Merkel: we are determined to work together to build a more resilient, democratic, sustainable and human Europe
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: EU regions and cities to Merkel: we are determined to work together to build a more resilient, democratic, sustainable and human Europe Description: German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed impact of the COVID crisis and future of Europe with European Committee of the Regions
Regions are crucial in shaping the new EU Industrial Strategy
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Regions are crucial in shaping the new EU Industrial Strategy Description: The role of EU Regions is crucial in designing the new industrial strategy for a greener Europe , the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) points out in an opinion drafted by Jeannette Baljeu (NL/RE) , Member of the Council of the Province of Zuid-Holland . The opinion calls for a reinforced place-based dimension in the new EU Industrial Strategy. This could allow regions and cities, as the governments closest to citizens and ecosystems, to take ownership of the twin green and digital transitions of their industry.
Regions and cities call for a reinforced EU Civil protection mechanism to tackle future pandemics and emergencies
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Regions and cities call for a reinforced EU Civil protection mechanism to tackle future pandemics and emergencies Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that it is of utmost importance to strengthen coordination between Member States, between all levels of government and across borders. Solidarity and cooperation are crucial to overcome the current crisis and tackle any future outbreak or major disaster. Therefore, mayors and governors call for a long-term commitment to further reinforce the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and its instruments. The appeal was sent by the Committee of the Regions (CoR) on 13 October, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Only one-fifth of European companies find secret to combining optimal workplace wellbeing and business performance
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Only one-fifth of European companies find secret to combining optimal workplace wellbeing and business performance Description: ‘High investment, high involvement’ workplaces have the best outcomes for workers and employers according to a recent large-scale survey of company practices across Europe. Just 20% of EU organisations fall into this category – bundling practices that increase employee autonomy, facilitate employee voice and promote training and learning. These companies, which are managing to
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Sakharov Prize 2020: meet the finalists | News | European Parliament Description: The democratic opposition in Belarus, Honduran environmental activists and the Archbishop of Mosul are the 2020 Sakharov Prize finalists.
Press release - Sakharov Prize 2020: MEPs select the finalists
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Sakharov Prize 2020: MEPs select the finalists | News | European Parliament Description: The democratic opposition in Belarus, Guapinol activists and Berta Cáceres, and the Archbishop of Mosul were shortlisted for the 2020 Sakharov Prize on Monday.