Die Forschungsministerinnen und Forschungsminister der Europäischen Union haben sich beim Rat Wettbewerbsfähigkeit gestern auf die "Partielle allgemeine Ausrichtung" ("partial general approach") und damit die inhaltliche Struktur und das künftige Regelwerk des nächsten EU-Rahmenprogramms für Forschung und Innovation, "Horizon Europe" (2021 – 2027), geeinigt. ...

Active seniors are given increasing attention in Italy and Europe. Active aging involves both an individual and a social dimension. Choosing to play an active role even in later life is, first of all, a subjective option, that calls into play the full range of physical, psychological, relational, ethical resources of the individual. This option acquires a specific social relevance because, through activity, it is possible for the older person to experience an inter-subjective and prosocial dimension, crucial to the pursuit of a successful social role. …

Societies today are changing fast: demographic ageing, lack of resources, ICT improvements, community developments and new forms of local democracy are just a few of these changes. Social services are actively involved in shaping these developments locally across Europe. Within our membership at the European Social Network we have identified practice examples advancing the quality of care and ensuring that support is effective and coordinated at community level. For this to happen, evidence tells us that a number of issues need to be taken into account. ...