December 9, 2024 The new European Commission is up and running since 1st of December. Amid a push for competitiveness and security, SOLIDAR argues for a transformative vision that prioritises social justice and climate action. Will the new Commission choose to build walls or bridges for a stronger, fairer Europe? Read our analysis of the…
In a world shaped by pressing challenges such as the ongoing climate and environmental crises, geopolitical tensions, rising economic inequalities, and shifting demographics, the need for a new economic paradigm has never been more urgent. Traditional systems of economic governance and market-driven economics have proven inadequate in addressing these systemic challenges. In this context, the…
ABF, Ligue de l’enseignement, CARDET and AONTAS, affiliated entities of the EU-funded Just4All project have produced 4 background papers about the contexts in Ireland, France, Cyprus and Sweden. The 4 national background papers illustrate the state of play of policies aimed at developing adequate adult learning schemes to support a just transition. The papers include…
At the European Parliament’s constituent plenary session in July 2024, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected President of the European Commission. She then got to present her new Political Guidelines, a document based on the European Council’s Strategic Agenda that sets out the priority areas on which the Commission will focus and, in broad terms,…
The European Commission’s job-matching plan for third-country nationals is not inherently negative, but as it stands it risks aggravating issues of precariousness and access to rights for migrant workers. It must be improved by removing its focus on particular skills, allowing opportunities for migrants already on EU territory, and giving civil society organisations a greater…
From 24th to 26th September, delegations of SOLIDAR and SOLIDAR Foundation and their members had the privilege to visit AWO Bundesverband‘s branch in Braunschweig (Brunswick). The visit started with Mayor Dr. Thorsten Kornblum and welcoming the delegations in Brunswick’s city hall. City councilor Dr. Christina Rentzsch explained how the city has organised a youth parliament….
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…
Hungary holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. This comes at a time of institutional renewal for the EU and in the context of complex economic, social, environmental and geopolitical changes. Will the Hungarian presidency accompany the EU’s new leadership, or will it further…
A Spring Package with limited social ambition – Austerity wins over Environmental and Social Objectives On 19 June the European Commission released the Spring Package, the set of documents part of the European Semester cycle, which include the Country Reports, the Country Specific Recommendations (CSRs), the Employment Guidelines and the chapeau Communication. This release…
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