Tag: Sweden
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SheTrades, the inclusion of women in trade
SheTrades is an initiative that supports women economic empowerment. Women entrepreneurs face many hurdles when it comes to create a business. SheTrades calls out for action in building a better trade policy that is more inclusive and that fosters growth.
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Harnessing the skills of migrant workers in Sweden: the case of Entry Hub and Randstad
One of the most recent initiatives sponsored by Randstad in the field of sustainability and integration is Entry Hub, a Swedish project that aims at creating physical spaces where refugees and immigrants can exchange knowledge and build new skills, while being in contact with potential employers. Read our interview to know more about the project.
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Importance of Global skills
The Hays Global Skills Index is an index scaled from 0 to 10 which estimates the national pressure in demand for skills. This index also shows how labour markets have been affected by the crisis. Actually, by looking at a comprehensive set of macroeconomic and labour market indicators across 31 countries, the Hays Global Skills…
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“Do not be afraid to fail!” Interview with Swedish MEP Christofer Fjellner
Read our interview with Swedish MEP Cristofer Fjellner from the EPP on entrepreneurs going international and on TTIP
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The story behind History: 11 things you did not know about the Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize is now part of our global heritage. Here are 11 things you may not know about it!
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“Changes start at the grassroots level” – Interview with MEP Cecilia Wikström
Before serving the Swedish Parliament, Cecilia Wikström she was (and still is) a priest. Her views on gender equality and women entrepreneurship.
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“The EU should achieve sustainable growth by giving more women access to the labour market.” Interview with Mikael Gustafsson
Mikael Gustafsson was the Vice-Chair of the GUE/NGL group and Chair of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality.
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“Enlargement to Turkey and the Balkans is a win-win”, Interview with Jasenko Selimovic
European Parliament elections candidate Jasenko Selimovic is looking to put EU enlargement and the promotion of businesses on top of the EU agenda.
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“Europe needs immigration for entrepreneurial spirit.” Interview with Ambassador Jan Olsson
UNITEE met with Jan Olsson, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Sweden to the European Union.
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“The European project is not only about banks and bailouts” Interview with MEP Olle Ludvigsson
Olle Ludvigsson is a Swedish MEP member of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in Europe. As member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, he speaks to SWETURK, member association of UNITEE, about youth unemployment and his views on the EU Elections in May 2014. Why did you become…