Adopted on 17 November 2017 by all European institutions at the end of the tripartite social summit in Gothenburg, the European Pillar of Social Rights could be a real step … Continue reading
The European Pillar of Social Rights: a guarantee for social protection? We present to you the Proceedings of the 46th Ipse Meeting in Brussels in digital version. You can also … Continue reading
The Luxembourgish Nicolas Schmitt, who is expected to become commissioner for jobs in the Von Der Leyen Commission, was heard by the Employment and Social Affairs Committee of the European … Continue reading
After twenty years of negotiations, the European Union and five South American countries reached an agreement on June 28 on a vast free trade treaty involving nearly 780 million consumers. … Continue reading
On July 7th, the parliamentary elections in Greece the victory went to the conservative New Democracy party. He gets 40% of the vote, which gives him an absolute majority. This … Continue reading
European unions mobilized for a new social contract The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) held its 14th Congress in Vienna from 20 to 24 May. On this occasion, the … Continue reading
Belgian MEP (EPP/Christian Democrat Group), Claude Rolin is Vice-President of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee (EMPL). During the last legislature, he was in particular in charge, as rapporteur, of … Continue reading
In 2014, 73% of young people aged 18 to 35 did not vote in the European elections. Yet, their opinion counts more than ever in this chaotic context. It can … Continue reading
In memoriam Ipse is deeply saddened to inform its readers of the loss of Jorge de Sà, director and member of its orientation council. Very involved in the life … Continue reading
The commitment of Greta Thunberg, 16, is a good example: young people decided to take action. Scientists do not all agree on the time we have to act before it’s … Continue reading