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Simon Harris T.D. addressing the Skills for Jobs event in Dublin today. Photo credit: Marta Luczak

European Year of Skills: Putting skills at the top of the agenda in Ireland and the EU

How to address this skills gap in Ireland was at the centre of a ‘Skills for Jobs’ seminar and panel discussion organised by the European Commission Representation in Ireland and Eurofound, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, which took place at Europe House in Dublin today.

EP, EC and five EU Agencies spearhead green and digital skills development in the EU and beyond

EP, EC and five EU Agencies spearhead green and digital skills development in the EU and beyond

Skills, skills, skills! Skills for people, skills for competitiveness, skills for sustainability, an event on 20 September with the five social EU Agencies in collaboration with the European Parliament and the European Commission will explore skills needs in the EU.

ECDC and Eurofound investigate the impact of selected non-pharmaceutical interventions in the EU

ECDC and Eurofound investigate the impact of selected non-pharmaceutical interventions in the EU

A new joint report by ECDC and Eurofound concludes that adult work-life balance was significantly affected by measures such as stay-at-home orders and recommendations, closures of day-care, primary and secondary schools and national teleworking recommendations implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Image: © Eurofound, 2023

First in-person meeting of National Child Guarantee Coordinators

National Child Guarantee Coordinators met at Eurofound in Dublin yesterday, the first in-person meeting to be held in a Member State. Together, National Child Guarantee Coordinators reviewed progress made in reducing child poverty and improving access to services across Europe, as well as sharing practical experiences of sectoral reform.

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Eurofound launches Europe-wide survey on living and working conditions

Eurofound, in partnership with the European Training Foundation (ETF), has launched a new online survey which aims to document living and working conditions in Europe and the evolving concerns of citizens amidst the cost-of-living crisis, the war in Ukraine, and the broader post-COVID-19 context.

New Chair Stefania Rossi (3rd from left, lower row) with Eurofound's Executive Board

Eurofound’s Management Board adopts new work programme for 2023, elects new Chair

Stefania Rossi has been elected Chair of Eurofound’s Management Board at the Agency’s annual Management Board meeting in Dublin on 18 November. The annual gathering of representatives from governments, employer organisations and trade unions in all EU 27 Member States, and the European Commission and the European Parliament, also approved Eurofound’s work programme for 2023.

Eurofound signs new framework agreement for cooperation with the International Labour Organization

Eurofound signs new framework agreement for cooperation with the International Labour Organization

Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Ivailo Kalfin, Executive Director of Eurofound, have signed a framework agreement for cooperation between the two organisations for the 2022-2025 period. The renewed framework agreement covers joint research projects, seminars, training and sharing of expertise, and visits.

EU social Agencies put youth top of the agenda

EU social Agencies put youth top of the agenda

For the first time, the five EU Agencies came together to highlight their insights and explore the challenges and opportunities of young people in times of uncertainty at an event with the EMPL Committee in the European Parliament on 8 September.

Maria Jepsen (left) and Ivailo Kalfin (right), photographed with President Higgins (centre) this morning. Photo © Maxwell Photography/President.ie

Eurofound discusses latest research with President of Ireland

Eurofound’s Executive Director, Ivailo Kalfin, and Deputy Director, Maria Jepsen, met with President Michael D Higgins this morning to discuss latest research on issues such as trust, housing, youth, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on society in Europe.

Photos © Eurofound, credit Conor Healy/Picture It photography

Europe Day 2022 event at Eurofound emphasises European values and youth participation

Eurofound, in partnership with European Parliament Liaison office in Ireland and the European Commission Representation in Ireland, organised a special event at its premises in Dublin yesterday to mark Europe Day 2022, engage with young people in the community, and to give a voice to young Ukrainian refugees in Ireland.

Journalists, we want to hear from you

Journalists, we want to hear from you

Eurofound is running a user experience project to ensure that our work is meeting the needs of our stakeholders, including journalists that are interested in our activities.

Europe Day 2022 – All About YOUth!

Europe Day 2022 – All About YOUth!

Eurofound, in partnership with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland and the European Commission Representation in Ireland, will celebrate Europe Day with a hybrid event on 9 May from 9.00 to 11.30.

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Eurofound, a tripartite European Union Agency, provides knowledge to assist in the development of social, employment and work-related policies

Eurofound (European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions) is a tripartite EU body, whose mission is to provide knowledge to assist in the development of better social, employment and work-related policies.

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