Summary
Proposal to regulate the European Social Fund (ESF) for 2028-2034, focusing on employment, skills, and social inclusion. 10 23.06.2026
Other
economy
education
human rights
young person
social policy
equal treatment
social security
administrative reform
public finance and budget policy
employment and working conditions
Key points
In force from 01/01/2028 Out of force from 31/12/2034
- The proposal establishes the European Social Fund (ESF) for the 2028-2034 programming period.
- A total financial envelope of approximately 124.19 billion euros is proposed for the fund.
- Specific minimum allocations are suggested: 20 billion euros for the Child Guarantee and 1 billion euros for other specific objectives.
- Member States must allocate at least 30% of resources to social inclusion, 15% to youth employment, and 5% each to tackling homelessness and material deprivation.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan set out in Regulation (EU) […] [NRPPlan] establishing conditions for the implementation of the Union support to quality employment, skills and social inclusion for the period from 2028 to 2034
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan set out in Regulation (EU) […] [NRPPlan] establishing conditions for the implementation of the Union support to quality employment, skills and social inclusion for the period from 2028 to 2034
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan set out in Regulation (EU) […] [NRPPlan] establishing conditions for the implementation of the Union support to quality employment, skills and social inclusion for the period from 2028 to 2034
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan set out in Regulation (EU) [NRPPlan] establishing conditions for the implementation of the Union support to quality employment, skills and social inclusion for the period from 2028 to 2034
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan set out in Regulation (EU) [NRPPlan] establishing conditions for the implementation of the Union support to quality employment, skills and social inclusion for the period from 2028 to 2034
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan set out in Regulation (EU) […] [NRPPlan] establishing conditions for the implementation of the Union support to quality employment, skills and social inclusion for the period from 2028 to 2034
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan set out in Regulation (EU) [NRPPlan] establishing conditions for the implementation of the Union support to quality employment, skills and social inclusion for the period from 2028 to 2034
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