Author: The New European
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European Parliament of Enterprises Tackles Chronic Labour Shortages and Skills Mismatch
Brussels, November 20, 2023 – The European Parliament of Enterprises (#EPE2023) convened at the European Parliament on Tuesday the 14th of November after a five-year hiatus to address the pressing challenges afflicting European businesses. Speakers and participants made a resounding call to combat chronic labour shortages through upskilling initiatives and new laws to simplify the…
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Awards Ceremony Honours Inspirational Women Leaders
Brussels, November 9, 2023 – The Belvue Museum in Brussels set the stage for an unmissable celebration on November 9th – the Women of Europe Awards, an event jointly organised by the European Movement International and the European Women’s Lobby. Moderated by Euronews anchor Méabh McMahon and with interventions from jury members Federica Mogherini, rector…
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Womenpreneur Market 2023: The best way to support a woman? Buy from a woman!
On Saturday, October 28, the bustling Place de la Monnaie in Brussels transformed into a vibrant hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The occasion? The Womenpreneur Market, a gathering of women entrepreneurs hailing from the Brussels region. From early morning to evening, this event shone a spotlight on women-owned businesses in the heart of the Belgian…
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UNITEE at the UNCTAD 8th World Investment Forum 2023
The UNCTAD 8th World Investment Forum 2023 in Abu Dhabi brought together global leaders, policymakers, and business influencers to explore the critical themes of economic transformation and sustainable development. UNITEE shares our three key insights from the Forum. 1. Increase Investment and Access to Finance With data showing foreign direct investment decreasing in the first…
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European Regions Week 2023: Building Entrepreneurial Mindsets
The European Week of Regions and Cities, held from October 9th to 12th, 2023, brought together a wide range of partners from European regions and municipalities to showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs and underscore the significance of local and regional levels in promoting sound European governance. The event also showcased the latest…
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EU Industry Days 2023 – Interview with Dr. Adem Kumcu, UNITEE President
“Let’s support and empower migrant entrepreneurs and champion inclusion in Europe’s industrial landscape”. The EU Industry Days 2023 held this week in Malaga, Spain, served as a crucial platform to discuss industry trends, challenges, and opportunities in the European Union. Dr. Adem Kumcu sheds light on the significance of this event and UNITEE’s participation in…
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UNGA 2023: Leveraging Migrant Diaspora to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Migrant diaspora communities have incredible potential to help us towards a future of sustainable development. This week at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Antonio Vitorino, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), highlighted the significant role that diaspora communities play in contributing to the global economy and the implementation of Sustainable…
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Empowering Youth with Lived Migration Experiences: Interview with Syrine Rekhis, President of VOICIFY – The European Forum for Youth with Lived Migration Experiences
Policies that are co-designed together with migrants and refugees are still scarce. However, this issue has been receiving more and more attention in recent years, and there are many organisations and projects working towards more inclusivity in decision-making. Examples of such initiatives include some of UNITEE’s projects, such as the MILE project and the UNITES…
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Co-designing Policies: New Approaches Towards Inclusivity
What makes a city truly inclusive? How can it be assured that local policies are accommodating towards newcomers, refugees, and migrants and offer opportunities for them to participate? The traditional, hierarchical policy-making process often separates expertise from experience: policies are made by experts, for the people living the experience. When it comes to integration policies,…
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Reforming the Common European Asylum System
State of play of the New Pact on Migration and AsylumThe New Pact on Migration and Asylum was proposed by the Commission in September 2020. Two years from that date, where do we stand with European migration policy? This article takes stock of the advancements made by the European Institutions in negotiating a reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) through the New Pact…