European Material
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European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion - points on Poverty and Social Exclusion
19/10/10
At a press conference following the 9th European Round Table on Poverty and Social Exclusion the European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (Mr László Andor, Hungary) spoke about social conditions, poverty and employment.
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European Investment Bank to provide £500m for UK education and science parks
19/10/10
Funding for education and innovation will receive a significant boost from a targeted £500m financing package to three UK banks from the European Investment Bank, the European Union’s long-term lending institution.
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Monthly Labour Market Monitor October 2010
18/10/10
According to the latest Monthly Labour Market Monitor by the European Commission, the EU labour market continues to stabilise and even show some signs of recovery.
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Paid Maternity Leave: European Commission to work on balanced compromise to advance mothers’ rights, following European Parliament vote
18/10/10
The European Parliament has voted (i) to extend from 14 to 20 weeks the period for minimum maternity pay; (ii) to extend from 2 to 6 weeks the period of compulsory maternity leave; and (iii) for paternity leave pay to be at full rate of pay for two weeks.
