“The Future of the EU should be about collaboration, not competition” – SOLIDAR’s reaction on the new European Commission line-up
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“The Future of the EU should be about collaboration, not competition” – SOLIDAR’s reaction on the new European Commission line-up

September 26, 2024 Last Tuesday, Ursula von der Leyen introduced her proposed team of EU Commissioners for 2024-2029, featuring 27 old and new faces, including six Executive Vice-Presidents who will shape the direction of the European Commission for the next five years. In her announcement, von der Leyen emphasized portfolios built around “prosperity, security, and…

BRIEFING PAPER 108 – What happens in key EU institutions after the June 2024 European Parliament elections? 
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BRIEFING PAPER 108 – What happens in key EU institutions after the June 2024 European Parliament elections? 

BRIEFING PAPER 108 – What happens in key EU institutions after the June 2024 European Parliament elections?  Over 400 million Europeans voted in the European Parliament elections from 6-9 June 2024, resulting in a conservative shift in the European Parliament. Following these elections, a series of key events and negotiations will take place, affecting the…

Social rights in the Western Balkans – SRM23 conference in Albania
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Social rights in the Western Balkans – SRM23 conference in Albania

Social rights in the Western Balkans – SRM23 Conference in Tirana SOLIDAR & CLR present the Social Rights Monitor to Albanian stakeholders – the role of the EPSR in the Western Balkans  SOLIDAR’s Albanian member Center for Labour Rights (CLR) held an event in Tirana dedicated to the findings of the Social Rights Monitor 2023,…

The Social Pillar and the future of the EU Social Agenda
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The Social Pillar and the future of the EU Social Agenda

The study titled “The Social Pillar and the future of the EU Social Agenda” was co-authored by Danielle Brady, Tommaso Grossi, Laura Rayner from EPC and thanks to the contribution of SOLIDAR, Social Platform, Foundation of Progressive Studies, AK Europa. This study acknowledges the progress made in the EU social policies since the introduction of the…

BRIEFING PAPER #106:  SOLIDAR Reviews EU Policies on Access to Essential Services
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BRIEFING PAPER #106:  SOLIDAR Reviews EU Policies on Access to Essential Services

BRIEFING PAPER #106:  SOLIDAR Reviews EU POLICIES on Access to Essential Services December 28, 2023 In June, the European Commission (EC) released its first-ever assessment report on Access to Essential Services in the European Union. This comprehensive and long-awaited report examined the extent of access to Essential Services listed in Principle 20 of the European…