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European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs. RTs ≠ endorsements.
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Joined March 2013
How do EU policies support the rights of people with disabilities? 👉 https://t.co/BQsBsfEvtp
#DisabilityRightsWeek @EPSocialAffairs @liandersson @IBenEuropa @IsildaGomesMEP @M_Dauchy @ChiaraGemmaUE @DevauxVly @k_langensiepen @kostarvanitis
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The EU and its Member States have signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and use its definition of disability as a common reference at EU level.
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ℹ️The Commission is expected to present the first 🇪🇺 strategy for sustainable and affordable housing during December's plenary session. The Parliament will adopt adopt its report on the same matter in the first half of 2026. 🧵
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▶️MEPs called for increasing public and affordable housing supply, while ensuring safeguards against speculation. ▶️They stressed the need to support both urban and rural areas, improve and enhance skills in the construction sector, and attract public and private investments. 🧵
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Commissioner Jørgensen outlined key elements of the upcoming 🇪🇺 Affordable Housing Plan, announcing a dedicated EU construction strategy, streamlined procedures to speed up construction and renovation permits, and reforms to state aid rules to mobilise swiftly public funds. 🧵
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Yesterday, MEPs from the 🏘️HOUS COMMITTEE🏘️ discussed with @DanJoergensen the upcoming 🇪🇺 strategy for affordable housing. 🧵 https://t.co/dG2gYdOBB5
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This week, Parliament is shining a spotlight on the rights of persons with disabilities. Find out how the EU is promoting their rights to make everyday life easier for them: https://t.co/DDtVMoFFS0
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‼️ @EPSocialAffairs starting at 14.30. Hearing on quality support for persons with disabilities and carers of persons with disabilities at the workplace and in the community 🗣️📢. In the context of EP's Disability Rights Week 🗓️ Live 👇 https://t.co/ygsOnRabvK
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"I’m fighting for real change - not another set of promises." On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, here's how @LiAndersson, chair of @EPSocialAffairs "job interview" with Maurizio Molinari, head of the European Parliament's office in Milan, went.
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We’ve come far, but there’s still a long way to go. On #DisabilityDay, @Europarl_EN reaffirms its commitment to creating a better Europe for all, where no one is left behind. To keep driving change, removing obstacles for persons with disabilities, and building a Europe that
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✅ ADOPTED @EPSocialAffairs calls on the Commission to propose a new law to protect workers in the green and digital transitions. 🗳️: 42⬆️, 12⬇️, 2↔️. Rapporteur: @JanaToomEE ⏭️ plenary vote in December. More 👇 https://t.co/09VGPXwb9V
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The Employment and Social Affairs Committee is asking the Commission to propose a new law to protect workers in the green and digital transitions.
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✅ ADOPTED @EPSocialAffairs adopted its position on the revision of the European Globalisation Fund. EGF funding should not only support displaced workers, but also those facing unemployment. 🗳️: 40⬆️, 9⬇️, 7↔️. Rapporteur: @LiesbetSommen More 👇 https://t.co/ArAevwZuMR
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The Employment and Social Affairs Committee has adopted its position on a revision to the European Globalisation Fund (EGF) for Displaced Workers.
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✅ ADOPTED @EPSocialAffairs adopted a question for oral answer to the Commission on the new Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights. 🗳️: 39⬆️, 4⬇️, 6 ↔️.
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✅ ADOPTED @EPSocialAffairs MEPs have adopted their priorities for the EU's anti-povery strategy. 🗳️: 42⬆️, 12⬇️, 2↔️. Rapporteur: João Oliveira. Next ⏭️ plenary vote in January.
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✅ ADOPTED @EPSocialAffairs MEPs have adopted a draft report on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights. 🗳️: 35⬆️, 20⬇️, 0↔️. Rapporteur: @johandanielsson Next ⏭️ plenary vote in January.
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Starting 🔜: @EPSocialAffairs committee meeting. Votes on a Just Transition Directive, EU anti-poverty strategy, support to workers facing unemployment, and more 👇
‼️ Next @EPSocialAffairs meeting 🗓️ 1-3 December 📍Brussels 🗳️ on draft reports: - Just transition directive in the world of work @JanaToomEE - Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries to protect workers’ rights. @Johandanielsson 1/4 🧵
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How is the EU combating poverty and social exclusion? Watch 📺 Or read 🔎 https://t.co/jjS3afzJfl
@EP_GenderEqual @linagalvezmunoz @EPSocialAffairs @liandersson @IreneMontero @IBenEuropa @markovesligaj @johandanielsson @JagnaMarczulajt @k_langensiepen
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🏠‼️ HOUS COMMITTEE MEETING MEPs will discuss the EU housing crisis with national parliaments of EU-countries. They will share best practices, ideas and policy proposals to address the housing crisis, at national and local level. Live at 9.30 👉
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Today at 16.00: joint EMPL/HOUS hearing on Inclusive Housing for All 🤝🏠 MEPs will discuss how EU housing policy can better respond to accessibility requirements, uphold disability rights and address the needs of vulnerable groups. Link to streaming ➡️
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