EU Affairs

European Commission organises the first-ever European Employment & Social Rights Forum

On 16 and 17 November, EuropeActive attended the first European Employment & Social Rights Forum organised by the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission.

WHO launches new app to boost physical activity levels in children

On the eve of the 2022 football World Cup, the World Health Organization has launched, in collaboration with FIFA, a new digital app to help increase physical activity levels in young people. The WHO recommends all children and adolescents practice 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical per day, including activities that strengthen muscles and bones at least three times a week. Yet, more than 80% of adolescents do not meet these recommendations.

WHO Europe publishes new report on childhood obesity

WHO Europe has published a new Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) report, measuring trends in overweight and obesity among primary school-aged children. Today, 1 in 3 school-aged children in the Region are living with overweight or obesity, and the rates are increasing in many countries. Prevalence is higher among boys than girls.

Europeans agree the green transition should leave no one behind

The Commission released a new Eurobarometer on the fairness perceptions of the green transition. This shows that, although 88% of EU citizens support the goal of having a green transition that leaves no one behind, only 46% of Europeans are currently confident that by 2050, sustainable energy, products and services will be affordable for everyone.

The European Commission publishes its work programme for 2023

Every year, the Commission adopts its annual work programme detailing the most important actions it will take in the year ahead. It therefore lists upcoming initiatives, withdrawals of pending proposals, or reviews of already existing EU legislation.

The European Commission wants 2023 to be the European Year of Skills

President von der Leyen’s proposal in her 2022 State of the Union address to make 2023 the European Year of Skills has been adopted by the European Commission.

With a focus on boosting competitiveness, participation and talent, the European Year of Skills will seek to bolster lifelong learning by further investing in the training and upskilling of the European workforce.

The European Commission celebrates 20 years of vocational education and training

On 10-11 October 2022, the Czech Presidency and the European Commission organised a high-level meeting on Vocational Education and Training (VET), which brought together VET Directors-General, cross-sectoral social partners and representatives from 30 countries in Prague to address VET policy priorities.

The meeting also marked the 20-year anniversary of the Copenhagen process.

Inclusion calendar: 2023 awareness dates announced!

In close collaboration with EuropeActive’s Inclusion Advisory Group, EuropeActive is thrilled to share with members and industry stakeholders a selection of awareness dates that are committed to be celebrated throughout 2023!

Outreach and impact will be maximized by pairing these dates with EuropeActive’s Healthy Hour

WHO highlights unacceptable cost of physical inactivity in first-ever global report

WHO published its first ever Global status report on physical activity. This report is a wake-up call which aims to measure the extent to which governments are implementing recommendations to increase physical activity across all ages and abilities; what progress has been made, and how to scale it up.

A focus on Green transition in and with sport during the European Week of Regions and Cities

As part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, the SportHub Alliance for Regional development in Europe (SHARE) organized an event on the Green transition in and with sport.