Events

EU Commission: Launch ‘Fair Minimum Wages’ proposal

13:45 Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis in charge of economy & trade and Commissioner Schmit in charge of jobs & social rights will present a proposal to ensure that minimum wages are set. This is part of the European Pillar of Social Rights. Click here to watch the press conference.

EP EMPL hearing of new ELA Executive Director

11:30 - 12:30 At its meeting on 28 October 2020, members of the European Parliament EMPL Committee will hold the hearing of the candidate for the post of the Executive Director of the European Labour Authority (ELA), Deputy Permanent Representative of Romania Cosmin Boiangiu. Click here to watch the livestream.

EESC: Opportunities & challenges of industry during COVID

10:00 - 13:00 The event will focus on topical questions such as industrial recovery from the pandemic crisis, Europe's competitiveness on the global stage and the transition to a green and digital economy. It will also explore the need for reconstruction and transformation of European industry and it will concentrate on the role of civil […]

LobbyNet meeting

14:00 - 15:00 Dear members, Please find below the Working Papers for the next LobbyNet meeting. The meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 5 November 2020 from 14:00 to 15:00. A separate invitation link will be posted here so you can connect to the meeting

EU – UK Future Relationship meeting

15:00 - 16:00 Dear members, Please find attached the Working Papers for the next EU-UK Future Relationship Working Group. The meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 5 November 2020 from 15:00 to 16:00. A separate invite will be sent to you to connect to the meeting. The following documents are attached: The […]

EEN: Fair minimum wages

14:00 - 15:30 Meeting with the European Employers Network following the presentation of the Commission proposal on 'Fair minimum wages' of 28 October 2020.

EU Vocational Skills Week

This year’s theme "VET for Green and Digital Transitions" is in line with the Commission priorities of a “European Green Deal” and a “Europe fit for the digital age”. EU Vocational Skills Week is an annual event when local, regional or national organisations showcase the very best of vocational education and training (VET). VET is […]

European Education Summit

The Commission will host the third edition of the EU Education Summit bringing Ministers and key stakeholders together to discuss how to make education and training fit for the digital era. The two flagship initiatives, European Education Area to be achieved by 2025 and the new Digital Education Action Plan, will feed into the event.

Launch event of the Pact for Skills

18:00 - 19:15 The Pact for Skills, one of the actions under the European Skills Agenda, aims to mobilise and encourage all relevant stakeholders to take concrete actions for the upskilling and reskilling of people of working age, and, when relevant, cooperate through partnerships. On 10 November European Commission Vice-President and European Commissioner for Protecting […]