The European Commission appoints first ever Anti-Racism Coordinator
The European Commission has appointed Michaela Moua as its first ever Anti-Racism Coordinator, following the commitments established in the EU anti-racism action plan. The EU Anti-Racism Action Plan 2020-2025 sets out a series of measures to step up action and to...
European Commission technical webinars on the programming and management of 2021-2027 EU Funds
Over the last year, the European Commission has been organising a series of technical webinars focused on the programming and management of EU funds for the 2021-2027 programming period. They are particularly dedicated to national Managing Authorities working on...
Porto Social Summit 2021 and other key milestones of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Framed in its commitment with equal opportunities and fight against all forms of discrimination, the Portuguese Presidency has undertaken different actions and events of relevance for Roma inclusion and equality. One of the key ones is the Porto Social Summit and the...
European Commission proposes comprehensive EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child
It aims to bring together all new and existing EU legislative, policy and funding instruments – including ESF+ and ERDF- within one comprehensive framework to promote joint efforts to better protect all children, to help them fulfil their rights and to place...
New proposal for a European Child Guarantee focuses on children at risk of poverty or social exclusion
The proposal pays particular attention to children with a minority racial or ethnic background (particularly Roma) as part of the ‘children in need’ target group. It also points to the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the European Regional Development...Recent posts
European Parliament own-initiative report on the ESF+ post-2027
Relevant priorities of the Polish Presidency of the EU
Adopted EU Employment guidelines and Roma
Council adopts Conclusions on labour and skills shortages in the EU
Council Conclusions on access to services by people at risk of poverty or social exclusion, including Roma