The European Commission proposed €700,000 from the EGF to assist 632 laid-off workers in Belgium, particularly older and lower-skilled individuals, in finding new employment after being let go by Purmo and Sappi. The funding will cover counselling, job search services, and skills development, with 60% coming from the EGF and 40% from VDAB. The initiative aims to support those facing challenges in securing job transitions in the Flemish labour market, with a focus on the regions of Lanaken and Zonhoven in Limburg province.
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Von der Leyen tells Xi EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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