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19 December 2022
Joint statement of the European Commission and the EU Social and Economic Partners on supporting the labour market integration of refugees
On 19 December, the European Commission and European Social and Economic Partners (SGI Europe, BusinessEurope, SMEunited, ETUC and Eurochambers) renewed their...
16 December 2022
Newsflash - 16 December 2022
SGI Europe meets with Luka Mesec, Slovenian Minister of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities On Friday 9 December 2022, Valeria Ronzitti, SGI...
15 December 2022
SGI Europe joins the Global Deal
SGI Europe joins the Global Deal as a new partner. The Global Deal is a multi-stakeholder initiative led by the OECD for social dialogue and inclusive growth,...
9 December 2022
Newsflash - 9 December 2022
Election of Pascal Bolo as SGI Europe President and of Milena Angelova, Filippo Brandolini, Ingbert Liebing and Jacek Cieplak as Vice-Presidents On 8 December...
8 December 2022
Dissemination conference and reports of the project Involving SGIs in the European Semester
SGI Europe organized on 8 December the final conference of the project ‘Involving SGIs in the European Semester’, co-funded by the European Commission. On...
8 December 2022
Pascal Bolo re-elected as SGI Europe President; Milena Angelova, Filippo Brandolini, Ingbert Liebing and Jacek Cieplak elected Vice-Presidents
On 8 December 2022, SGI Europe’s General Assembly re-elected Pascal Bolo as President of SGI Europe. Milena Angelova, Filippo Brandolini, Ingbert Liebing...
5 December 2022
Conclusion of SGI Europe’s project ‘Green Skills in VET’
SGI Europe organized on 5 December 2022 the final conference of its project ‘Green Skills in VET’, co-funded by the European Commission. On this occasion,...
2 December 2022
Newsflash - 2 December 2022
Follow-up on the joint event SGI Europe-European Movement International “More Than Words: What’s Next for the Conference on the Future of Europe?”...
30 November 2022
SGI Europe welcomes the priority to place waste Prevention measures in the review of the Package and Waste Packaging legislation
On 30 November, the European Commission has presented its proposal for a review of the Package and Waste Packaging legislation. Representing amongst others SGIs...
28 November 2022
SGI Europe welcomes the publication of the Platform on Sustainable Finance’s Report on Technical Screening Criteria
Today (28 November), the Platform on Sustainable Finance published its final report on criteria for the EU Taxonomy: the Supplementary Report on the Technical...
25 November 2022
Newsflash - 25 November 2022
Joint event SGI Europe-European Movement International: More Than Words: What’s Next for the Conference on the Future of Europe? Wednesday 30 November...
18 November 2022
Newsflash - 18 November 2022
SGI Europe members of the Water Task Force discuss with MEP Sarah Wiener on the Sustainable Use of pesticides On 16 November, SGI Europe Water Task Force, chaired...
10 November 2022
Newsflash - 10 November 2022
SGI Europe addresses the Macroeconomic Dialogue On Monday 7 November 2022, Valeria Ronzitti, SGI Europe General Secretary, addressed the Macro-Economic Dialogue at...
9 November 2022
SGI Europe: Swift agreement on a bold EU economic governance must be a priority
Today (9th November 2022), the European Commission has presented a communication on the review of the economic governance, setting out the main orientations to make...
7 November 2022
MEDPOL: SGIs’ ability to fulfil their missions, invest and anticipate the impacts of climate change at risk, says SGI Europe
On Monday 7 November 2022, Valeria Ronzitti, SGI Europe General Secretary, addressed the Macro-Economic Dialogue at Political Level (MEDPOL). Bringing together,...
7 November 2022
COP27: SGI Europe calls to remain committed to the climate agenda
Today, the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) starts in Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt). Gathering global leaders and international stakeholders, the...
4 November 2022
Newsflash - 4 November 2022
SGI Europe highlights the added-value of EU Social Dialogue at the OECD Global Deal Forum 2022 On Wednesday 2 November 2022, SGI Europe addressed the Global Deal...
28 October 2022
Newsflash - 28 October 2022
SGI France event on “The role of SGIs actors in greening the economy” On Thursday 27 October 2022, SGI France held an event dedicated to the topic...
26 October 2022
SGI Europe commends the introduction of the Polluter-Pays-Principle in the latest Zero Pollution package
Today [Wednesday 26 October 2022], the European Commission tabled a set of proposals to strengthen EU rules on ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants, and...
25 October 2022
EU Employers welcome Commission's decision to introduce a competitiveness check in EU policy and law-making
The EESC Employers' Group, BusinessEurope, SGI Europe and SMEunited welcomed the decision of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to introduce a...
21 October 2022
Newsflash - 21 October 2022
SGI Europe welcomes the European Council conclusions on energy and economy SGI Europe welcomes the steps undertaken on Thursday by EU Leaders, during the first...
21 October 2022
SGI Europe welcomes the European Council conclusions on energy and economy
SGI Europe welcomes the steps taken on Thursday by EU Leaders, during the first day of the European Council, putting on equal footing demand reduction, security of...
19 October 2022
Tripartite Social Summit: Services of general interest must be at the heart of the solution to the current crisis, says SGI Europe
On Wednesday 19 October 2022, Pascal Bolo, SGI Europe President, and Valeria Ronzitti, General Secretary, addressed the Tripartite Social Summit in the presence of...
18 October 2022
[OP-ED] Energy price crisis: The continuity of SGIs and public services operations is now at stake
Across the EU, providers of services of general interest (SGIs) and public services face mounting challenges. Between the risk to the security of supply, the users...
14 October 2022
Newsflash - 14 October 2022
SGI Europe Secretary General discusses the integration of Ukrainian refugees and the cost-of-living crisis at the informal EPSCO in Prague On Thursday 13 and...
14 October 2022
SGI Europe addresses the integration of Ukrainian refugees and the cost-of-living crisis at the informal EPSCO
On the 13 and 14 October 2022, Valeria Ronzitti, SGI Europe General Secretary, joined the informal meeting of employment and social policy ministers (EPSCO) held in...
10 October 2022
The new EU Talent Pool to improve the social and economic integration of Ukrainian refugees in the EU
Today (10 October), the European Commission presented its pilot EU Talent Pool as a part of the Skills and Talent package within the Pact on Migration and Asylum. SGI...
7 October 2022
Newsflash - 7 October 2022
Merci, Mr. Moncomble! Final meeting of the Sustainability Board for chair Jean-Eudes Moncomble On 30 September 2022, the Sustainability Board held its last...
30 September 2022
Newsflash - 30 September 2022
SGI Europe’s Key Messages ahead of the Extraordinary Energy Council of 30 September 2022 Ahead of the extraordinary meeting of the Energy Council on 30...
29 September 2022
SGI Europe: Key Messages ahead of the Extraordinary Energy Council of 30 September 2022
Ahead of the extraordinary meeting of the Energy Council on 30 September 2022, SGI Europe and its members, providers of services of general interest in sectors such...
23 September 2022
Newsflash - 23 September 2022
Save the dates for the dissemination conferences of SGI Europe projects “Green Skills in VET” and “Involving SGIs in the EU Semester” On...
20 September 2022
“Services of general interest will be key to implementing the Single Market Emergency Instrument”
On Monday 19 September 2022, the European Commission presented the proposal for a new Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI). This crisis governance framework aims...
16 September 2022
Newsflash - 16 September 2022
European Commission President von der Leyen presents the 2022 State of the EU On Wednesday 14 September 2022, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European...
14 September 2022
SGI Europe Comments on the 2022 State of the EU
On Wednesday 14 September 2022, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, presented her State of the Union address. Taking stock of the current...
9 September 2022
Newsflash - 9 September 2022
The European Commission proposes its EU Care Strategy On Wednesday 7 September, the European Commission presented its Care Strategy. Aimed at improving the quality...
7 September 2022
SGI Europe welcomes the EU Care Strategy
On Wednesday 7 September, the European Commission presented a comprehensive package of measures aimed at improving the quality of services as well as working...