Explainers

Mental health is key to a fulfilled and productive life. Yet, many Europeans have mental health problems. EU countries are working to better promote mental health.

The Council is working on new rules designed to enhance working conditions for trainees, ensuring they are not exploited or treated unfairly. 

The European Education Area fosters collaboration among EU countries in the area of education, with the aim to build more resilient and inclusive national education and training systems.

The EU coordinates policies in the fields of employment and social inclusion to support social rights in all EU member states.

How the EU supports education, training, youth and sport in Europe, promotes common European values, fosters social integration and intercultural exchange.

The EU is encouraging member states to update and expand the existing legislation on smoke and aerosol-free environments. 

Find out what is the EU doing to advance a stronger Social Europe, implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights after the Porto Social Summit and Porto Declaration.