European Social Fund 2028–2034
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With the European Parliament, which is preparing its first-reading position.
Last active 16 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
The proposal creates the 2028–2034 European Social Fund to finance jobs, skills, social inclusion, care services and anti-poverty support across the EU.
Who it affects
It affects unemployed and inactive people, young people, low-skilled adults, people in poverty, homeless people, children in vulnerable situations, people with disabilities, Roma communities, workers and employers.
Core of the proposal
- Funds employment, education, skills, social inclusion, health and long-term care under National and Regional Partnership Plans.
- Supports social innovation by testing, evaluating and scaling up new solutions to social needs.
- Allows food and basic material assistance for the most deprived, with dignity safeguards and accompanying measures.
- Requires meaningful participation of social partners and civil society in delivering supported policies.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- It enters into force 20 days after Official Journal publication and applies from the application date of the NRP Plan Regulation.
Latest update
10 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker