ANEC-AGE-EDF Joint statement for UN International Day of Older Persons 1st October 2020 Despite the negative consequences of COVID-19, standards have proven key to protecting and supporting society in an emergency situation and can do so in the new normal ahead. From face masks to respirators, and accessibility of communication, we have all learnt the…
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Malta Police Force transformation strategy 2020 – 2025
The Malta Police Force transformation strategy for the years 2020 – 2025 includes a number of aims: the modernisation of the Force, the restructuring of functions, a knowledge-based approach and skilled workforce, and a societal embrace that is in conjunction with society, for society and by society. The Strategy’s mission is to provide a…
Role of social partners in tackling discrimination at work – Eurofound report
Eurofound published a report on 31 August on the Role of social partners in tackling discrimination at work. Against the background of EU and national anti-discrimination legislation, it highlights the extent to which the need to tackle discrimination on different grounds is on the radar of cross-sectoral social partners. It also provides an overview of…
EESC opinion on White Paper on Artificial Intelligence
On 19 February 2020, the European Commission published a White Paper aiming to foster a European ecosystem of excellence and trust in AI and a Report on the safety and liability aspects of AI. The White Paper proposes: Measures that will streamline research, foster collaboration between Member States and increase investment into AI development and deployment; Policy…
Digital transformation: challenge and opportunity for migrant workers
A study ‘Migrant workers and the digital transformation in the EU’ carried out by the JRC and the University of Salamanca in 2018 provides insights on the implications that structural changes in the labour market related to the Digital Transformation (DT) could have on the integration of EU mobile citizens and third country nationals…
“Forgotten”: Declaration of the COFACE Disability Platform for the rights of persons with disabilities and their families
The Members of the COFACE Disability Platform for the rights of persons with disabilities and their families, supported by the wider network of COFACE Families Europe, urge the EU, national and local governments to take immediate action to address the consequences of the current social and health crisis on persons with disabilities, their families…
Time to seriously reactivate the No Smoking Ban in practice
World No Tobacco Day, celebrated last on 31st May, aims to raise awareness on the risks associated with smoking and press for policies to reduce the consumption of tobacco. According to ‘YesMyWellness’ the World Health Organisation (WHO), reports that around 7 million people die from tobacco use, annually. This number is predicted to increase…
Press release: ACR Urges Government to Safeguard Public Open Spaces for All
The Association for Consumer Rights is greatly concerned about media reports that the government may consider granting Mizieb and l-Ahrax public land for the private use of interest groups. This would deprive the general public from having safe access to these open spaces for nine months of the year. The Association urges the authorities…
FAFCE Press release – Coronavirus: let’s rediscover our relationships
Paris – Rome, 16 March 2020 “It is not good for man to be alone”. In this context of the pandemic, it is indeed loneliness which risks being spread. Family remains as the only remedy. Over the past days, the public health crisis of the Coronavirus has escalated to unprecedented levels all over Europe…
Residential institutions in the eye of the COVID-19 storm: governments must act quickly to protect residents and personnel
The situation of older persons living in residential institutions in several European countries is alarming. Our recent report sheds light on how the pandemic threatens their human rights and what response is urgently needed. Persons living and working in nursing and care facilities are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 due to close proximity…