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The Commission presents its proposal to revise the financial rules
On 6 October, 2016 Director General of DG Budget Nadia Calviño hosted an event for stakeholders presenting the Commission proposal…
What lies behind social innovation? A new book
Caring for old persons, working with refugees or teaching children: “social innovation” is currently a hot topic–often a label. The…
Vacancy: University Lecturer in Diaconal Studies
The Protestant Theological University in Groningen (PThU) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic theologian. The PThU offers a tenure…
EESC: National Consultations on the Social Pillar
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is organising a separate consultation on the Social Pillar in order to provide…
Value and dignity: A reflection by Eva Bachinger and Martin Schenk.
Do we talk about values only to stay silent about human rights? Refugees coming into Europe from beyond its borders…
New Commission’s policy brief on scaling the impact of social enterprises
Early this month, the European Commission’s DG for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion published a new policy brief titled ‘’Scaling…
Eurofound releases new study on inadequate housing in Europe
Eurofound, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, has released a study on the costs and…
+++PRESS RELEASE+++ International Conference on diaconal work opened in Helsinki
PRESS RELEASE 15th September, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RESEARCHERS ON DIACONIA DISCUSS THE URGENT CHALLENGES…
Common statement by 177 European and national Civil Society Organisations and Trade Unions
A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all Europe is at a crossroads, and the future of…