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Bridging the rural-urban divide PDF/Paper

Addressing inequalities and empowering communities

Despite the high priority given in policy to achieving geographically balanced economic development, gaps in living conditions still exist between rural and urban areas. In some cases, such as employment levels and the provision of public services, these gaps are growing. This report looks into rural-urban differences in social, political, cultural and economic issues.

Addressing racism in policing PDF/Paper

This report looks into the potential prevalence of racist practices in police forces across the EU. From outlining the interactions that people belonging to ethnic minorities have had with the police in recent years to highlighting examples of good practices when it comes to countering racism in policing, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the situation in EU Member States.

Discrimination in the European Union PDF

Summary report

This Eurobarometer survey looks into Europeans’ opinions about discrimination and the social acceptance in each Member State of a variety of groups at risk of discrimination. The survey also reflects the personal experience of those who have experienced discrimination, including who respondents would prefer to report discrimination to.

Evidence to action PDF/Paper

Gender equality and gender mainstreaming in the COVID-19 recovery

This report presents an assessment of the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on its effects on gender equality. It also looks into the EU’s recovery response, particularly the Recovery and Resilience Facility, and its gender equality provisions.

2023 report on gender equality in the EU PDF/Paper

This report provides an overview of the state of play of gender equality in the EU and around the world. It highlights key measures taken by the EU to improve gender equality and includes inspiring examples of action taken in Member States and by EU-funded projects to promote gender equality.

The (labour mobility) rights of displaced persons from Ukraine PDF

Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine in 2022, well over 4 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in the European Union. The EU has adopted various measures to support those who have been displaced because of the war of aggression. This publication focuses on one of those measures, the Temporary Protection Directive, and outlines how the measure supports displaced Ukrainians.

Keeping our promise to Europe PDF/Paper

The story of the von der Leyen Commission

This publication provides an overview of the main results delivered by the von der Leyen Commission since the beginning of its mandate on 1 December 2019. It details how the von der Leyen Commission has delivered on its political priorities such as the European Green Deal, how it has acted in the face of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, how it has supported Ukraine, and more.

CORDIS Results Pack on open schooling PDF/Paper/HTML

Paving the way for innovative educational contexts in the EU

In our rapidly changing world, it’s of vital importance that our education systems continue to equip students with the skills they need to be able to face the challenges of today and tomorrow. The nine EU-funded projects featured in this Results Pack focus on fostering an open schooling approach to education, which encompasses an entirely different approach to ‘what’, ‘where’ and ‘when’ people learn.

European climate pact PDF

What is the European climate pact?

The European Climate Pact is a movement of people united around a common cause, each taking steps in their own worlds to build a more sustainable Europe. Launched by the European Commission, the pact is part of the European Green Deal and is helping the EU to meet its goal to become climate-neutral by 2050. Learn more about how you can join the pact in this publication.