The European Social Fund (ESF) is the European Union's main instrument for investing in people. In 2014- 2022, the fund helped Member States progress towards achieving the EU's 2030 headline targets in employment, training and poverty reduction.

The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is the EU's main tool for investing in people, building a more social and inclusive Europe and advancing the European Pillar of Social Rights. The ESF+ helps shape affairs related to employment, social matters, education and skills across the EU. It also...

The original full study reviews the potential of the European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS) as a tool for the enforcement of labour and social security rights. It first explains the initiative's background, discussing how the current conceptualisation of ESSPASS links with other EU...

The European Solidarity Corps report 2021-2023 covers the first three years of implementation of the new programme under the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. The report outlines the programme's priorities (inclusion, digital, green, democratic participation) as well as opportunities...

The European Solidarity Corps report 2021-2023 covers the first three years of implementation of the new programme under the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. The report outlines the programme's priorities (inclusion, digital, green, democratic participation) as well as opportunities...

This paper proposes the establishment of a European Debt Agency (EDA) as a tool for the efficient management of Eurozone public debt, to address two primary risks: roll-over and sustainability risk. The proposed EDA would price its loans using a transparent formula that would anchor the price to...

The European Sovereignty Fund (EUSF) should invest in Europe's future by investing indirectly in start-ups and scale-ups via the existing Fund of the European Innovation Council (EIC). This would be concrete step to advance the aims of the recently agreed Strategic Technologies for Europe...

The European Sovereignty Fund (EUSF) should invest in Europe's future by investing indirectly in start-ups and scale-ups via the existing Fund of the European Innovation Council (EIC). This would be concrete step to advance the aims of the recently agreed Strategic Technologies for Europe...