
2024 REGIOSTARS awards open to European Social Fund projects
The European Commission has launched the 17th edition of the REGIOSTARS awards, a competition that rewards the best projects financed under the EU’s cohesion policy.

How are Ukrainian mothers managing childcare in their host countries?
Two years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the latest episode of Euronews ‘Real Economy’ looks at how Ukrainian women and their children are adapting to life in their new host countries.

Innovative ways to address long-term unemployment in Europe
The report ‘Towards zero long-term unemployment in the EU’ highlights promising initiatives across Europe that could be expanded to tackle long-term unemployment.

Poland's efforts to restore rule of law pave the way for accessing up to €137 billion in EU funds
The European Commission has adopted two legal acts that will pave the way for Poland to access up to €137 billion in EU funding.

Report on the future of Cohesion Policy proposes ways to maximise its effectiveness and impact
The independent Group of High-Level Specialists on the Future of Cohesion Policy set up by the European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira, has presented its final report.

Supporting mobility for disadvantaged youth: 28 ALMA projects set to launch
More than €11 million have been awarded to 28 ALMA projects which are getting ready to kick off their activities, following the first Social Innovation + call for proposals.

Take part in the public consultation on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD)
The European Commission is carrying out an evaluation of the 2014-2020 support provided by the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived.

Commissioner Schmit visits EU-funded childcare and training centres in Cyprus
Cyprus is making good use of European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) funding by investing in childcare and skills development for vulnerable people.

From long-term unemployment to community involvement: the ‘conciergerie sociale’ in Liège
In Liège, Belgium, an innovative solution to combat long-term unemployment has been launched: the ‘conciergerie sociale’ or ‘social support centre’.

A taskforce for the future: The EU's plan to upskill workers to tackle labour shortages
Euronews explores the EU's approach to tackling labour shortages and how businesses in Slovenia and Portugal are up- and reskilling their workers amidst the digital and green transitions.