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Part of @EU_Commission striving for a competitive Europe that is fair and inclusive. See also Executive Vice-President ⇉ @RoxanaMinzatu. #SocialRights

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Joined May 2010
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The EU needs skilled workers. Are we doing enough to prepare people for tomorrow's jobs? From AI and digitalisation to the green transition, it all starts with the right skills. Vocational education and training are key. We’re announcing a new strategy soon. Stay tuned! 🇪🇺
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Gender equality is a social right 📢 Yet women can still face barriers in the world of work. EU rules support: ☑️ Fair treatment and opportunities at work ☑️ Equal pay for work of equal value ☑️ Better work-life balance More → link.europa.eu/8dycgq
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Test your knowledge! 🧠 🇪🇺 How many vocational education and training graduates are employed?
14%10%
14%30%
30%40%
42%80%
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Millions of Europeans work abroad, and some are not given the salary and benefits they are entitled to. Fair Labour Mobility EU helps people in complex cross-border cases claim their rights. Find out more in the latest episode of #MakeItWork:
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Updated EU rules on social security coordination enter into force today 🇪🇺 A key step towards fairer labour mobility and stronger protection of people’s social security rights when living, working, retiring or jobseeking across borders in Europe. → link.europa.eu/bwVPYp
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Test your knowledge! 🧠 🇪🇺 How many more vocationally trained workers are needed every year in the EU? 👩🏻‍🔧👩🏽‍⚕️🧑🏼‍🏭
11%1 million
15%1.7 million
28%2.3 million
45%3.6 million
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House prices in the EU rose by 4.7% over the past year. 📈 Largest rises: Portugal +16.5%, Bulgaria +15.5%, Lithuania +14.3% 📉 Prices fell in: Finland, Luxembourg and France Everyone has the right to an affordable place to live 🏠 More on the data → link.europa.eu/BKGfYG
Map of the EU showing the change in house prices in each EU country over the past year, in %, with darker blue for larger rises. EU average: +4.7%. Portugal +16.5%, Bulgaria +15.5%, Lithuania +14.3%, Slovakia +13.6%, Croatia +12.7%, Spain +12.1%, Romania +12.1%, Latvia +11.4%, Hungary +10.2%, Denmark +9.4%, Slovenia +9.1%, Czechia +8.6%, Cyprus +7.9%, Malta +6.9%, Poland +6.3%, Ireland +6.0%, Estonia +5.8%, Austria +5.1%, Sweden +4.8%, Netherlands +4.3%, Italy +4.0%, Belgium +2.1%, Germany +0.6%, France -0.8%, Luxembourg -2.2%, Finland -2.7%. No data for Greece. A sticker reads “Affordable housing is a social right”. Source: Eurostat.

ALT Map of the EU showing the change in house prices in each EU country over the past year, in %, with darker blue for larger rises. EU average: +4.7%. Portugal +16.5%, Bulgaria +15.5%, Lithuania +14.3%, Slovakia +13.6%, Croatia +12.7%, Spain +12.1%, Romania +12.1%, Latvia +11.4%, Hungary +10.2%, Denmark +9.4%, Slovenia +9.1%, Czechia +8.6%, Cyprus +7.9%, Malta +6.9%, Poland +6.3%, Ireland +6.0%, Estonia +5.8%, Austria +5.1%, Sweden +4.8%, Netherlands +4.3%, Italy +4.0%, Belgium +2.1%, Germany +0.6%, France -0.8%, Luxembourg -2.2%, Finland -2.7%. No data for Greece. A sticker reads “Affordable housing is a social right”. Source: Eurostat.

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Test your knowledge! 🧠🇪🇺 What percentage of jobs in the EU are vocational jobs? (Think electrician, nurse, graphic designer...)
11%10%
26%30%
40%40%
23%60%
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Today is the International Day of Care and Support ❤️‍🩹 Female dominated fields like care are often undervalued and underpaid. This must change. Our #EUCareStrategy aims to ensure quality, affordable and accessible care services across the EU 👉 link.europa.eu/xtDkPJ
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Want to strengthen apprenticeships across Europe? 🤝 Join the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) to connect, share good practices and find opportunities to collaborate. Become a member → link.europa.eu/GxTJgm #ApprenEU
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AI is already part of everyday work for around 30% of workers in the EU but many jobs & businesses are still not making full use of its potential. Europe must close the AI adoption gap by investing in practical skills and support for businesses. More → link.europa.eu/cHTnGf
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📢 The #PactForSkills’ Regional Skills Partnerships are growing! Three new partnerships joined in October, strengthening skills development and cooperation across Europe’s footwear, textile, clothing and leather sectors. 👟🧵 Discover them: pact-for-skills.ec.europa.eu…
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🌱 The green transition will not be fair by default. In episode 17 of #JustEuropePodcast we explore who stands to benefit from the green transition and who risks being left behind. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here → link.europa.eu/dRFhx9
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Life outside work is key for a good work-life balance. For those who have weekends off, it’s a chance to recharge, switch off from work notifications and spend time doing what they enjoy. With the weekend ahead, how are you planning to disconnect from work? Let us know below 👇
44%Enjoying my hobbies 🎨
44%Time with loved ones ❤️
11%Getting outdoors 🍂
0%A weekend getaway 🧳
18 votes • Final results
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Cultural workers are more likely to be self-employed and may face greater challenges in accessing stable employment. The European Pillar of #SocialRights promotes fair working conditions and equal opportunities, including for self-employed people. 👉 link.europa.eu/3hxy9J
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Love can take you places. The EU helps you get there. Just don’t forget your European Health Insurance Card before you go! It gives you access to public healthcare if you need unexpected medical treatment while travelling in the 🇪🇺🇮🇸🇱🇮🇳🇴🇨🇭🇬🇧. → link.europa.eu/6wq49j #EHIC
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Proving your social security rights should be as easy as pressing play 🎵 The Fair Labour Mobility Package will ensure that, wherever you live and work, your skills and social rights can follow you. It's that simple. → link.europa.eu/HdwqcT
A hand pointing at a phone screen with the finger on a play button for music. The text reads proving your social security rights should be as easy as pressing play.

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Which occupations are in shortage across the EU? 📉 As labour shortages persist, helping people develop the right skills is essential. Through our #UnionOfSkills, we aim to support lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling. Explore the dashboard ➡ shorturl.at/RvSIO
Bar chart titled “Occupations in shortage in the EU”, ranked from the largest shortage to the smallest. Teaching professionals top the list, followed by health professionals and ICT professionals. Next come health associate professionals, business and administration professionals, managers, science and engineering professionals and associate professionals, metal and machinery trades workers, personal care workers, and electrical and electronic trades workers. Source: OECD Skills for Jobs database.

ALT Bar chart titled “Occupations in shortage in the EU”, ranked from the largest shortage to the smallest. Teaching professionals top the list, followed by health professionals and ICT professionals. Next come health associate professionals, business and administration professionals, managers, science and engineering professionals and associate professionals, metal and machinery trades workers, personal care workers, and electrical and electronic trades workers. Source: OECD Skills for Jobs database.

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Did you know that today is European Statistics Day? 📊🇪🇺 In 2025, the EU employment rate ranged from 67.6% in 🇮🇹 Italy to 83.6% in 🇲🇹 Malta. The EU aims to reach at least 78% employment among people aged 20-64 by 2030. More @EU_Eurostat data ➡️ link.europa.eu/H9R4ch
Map of the EU showing the employment rate in each EU country in 2025, in %, with darker blue for higher rates. EU average: 76.1%. Malta 83.6%, Netherlands 83.4%, Czechia 82.9%, Sweden 81.8%, Estonia 81.7%, Cyprus 81.3%, Germany 81.1%, Hungary 81.1%, Ireland 80.2%, Lithuania 80.0%, Denmark 79.8%, Portugal 79.6%, Poland 78.8%, Slovenia 78.3%, Latvia 78.2%, Slovakia 78.1%, Austria 77.6%, Bulgaria 77.0%, Finland 76.3%, France 75.4%, Croatia 74.4%, Luxembourg 73.9%, Belgium 72.8%, Spain 72.4%, Greece 71.0%, Romania 69.0%, Italy 67.6%. Source: Eurostat.

ALT Map of the EU showing the employment rate in each EU country in 2025, in %, with darker blue for higher rates. EU average: 76.1%. Malta 83.6%, Netherlands 83.4%, Czechia 82.9%, Sweden 81.8%, Estonia 81.7%, Cyprus 81.3%, Germany 81.1%, Hungary 81.1%, Ireland 80.2%, Lithuania 80.0%, Denmark 79.8%, Portugal 79.6%, Poland 78.8%, Slovenia 78.3%, Latvia 78.2%, Slovakia 78.1%, Austria 77.6%, Bulgaria 77.0%, Finland 76.3%, France 75.4%, Croatia 74.4%, Luxembourg 73.9%, Belgium 72.8%, Spain 72.4%, Greece 71.0%, Romania 69.0%, Italy 67.6%. Source: Eurostat.

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Do you prefer to work remotely or from the office? 💼🏡 Flexible working arrangements can give people more autonomy and support a better work-life balance, when the job allows for it. What works best for you? Let us know below! Learn more → link.europa.eu/GJKWj6
Infographic comparing the benefits of office work and remote work. Office work offers face-to-face collaboration, team connections, clearer separation between home and work, and quick feedback. Remote work offers less commuting, more flexibility, more time for personal life and daily tasks, and greater autonomy over your day. The visual features illustrations of office supplies and a video call

ALT Infographic comparing the benefits of office work and remote work. Office work offers face-to-face collaboration, team connections, clearer separation between home and work, and quick feedback. Remote work offers less commuting, more flexibility, more time for personal life and daily tasks, and greater autonomy over your day. The visual features illustrations of office supplies and a video call

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