Here you find an overview of all english publications about the European Social Fund in Germany and in general. Publications on the individual ESF funding programmes can be found on the relevant programme webpage.
You can also download or order other ESF publications at the European Commission or on the central publication dispatch of the Federal Government under the search term "ESF".
Aug 10, 2021
The present manual for successful transnational work with disadvantaged target groups seeks to provide a guiding quality framework with recommendations and pointers based on practical experience gained in IdA projects.
To the publicationJul 14, 2022
This publication provides you with a selection of interesting key statistics on the European Union (EU) and its Member States. With many visualizations, it gives an overview of the latest developments in the EU with regard to people and society, education and labour market, the economy as well as the environment and natural resources.
To the publicationJul 7, 2021
The annual Employment and Social Developments in Europe review provides up-to-date economic analysis of employment and social trends in Europe and discusses related policy options.
To the publicationJan 15, 2021
The European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) in the funding period 2021-2027 is the EU’s main instrument for investing in people. It aims to build a more social and inclusive Europe and contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
To the publicationJul 24, 2020
This study provides an evaluation of operations in all Member States for the period 2014-2018, assessing the contribution of the European Social Fund (ESF) to employment and labour mobility, excluding support to youth employment.
Jul 1, 2020
In 2014-2020, the EU invested around 22 billion euros to support youth employment. This study evaluates the support provided through the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) and the European Social Fund (ESF) during the period 2014-2018.
Jun 2, 2020
This publication, published every second year, provides a statistical portrait of the European Union (EU) in relation to the rest of the world. It presents a broad range of indicators for the EU and the non-EU members of the Group of Twenty (G20).
To the publicationFeb 2, 2020
The small publication gives an overview of the participation of the European states in the EU, the Euro, NATO and the ESF.
To the publicationJan 1, 2020
Getting people into jobs, social inclusion and better education - these are the key thematic areas in the 2014-2020 funding period of the European Social Fund (ESF). The leaflet gives an overview of the functioning and role of the ESF in Germany.
To the publicationJan 1, 2020
This brochure is intended for all those who want to actively shape work in Germany - in politics, economy and society. But also to for all those who want to know how the ESF helps people to start tackling their own future.
Oct 7, 2019
The 2019 edition of Smarter, greener, more inclusive? — Indicators to support the Europe 2020 strategy continues the series of Eurostat flagship publications supporting the Europe 2020 strategy by monitoring progress towards the targets and goals defined under the three mutually reinforcing priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
To the publicationJan 1, 2018
The European Social Fund (ESF) celebrated 2017 its 60th birthday. It was created on 25 March 1957 together with the Treaties of Rome.
To the publicationNov 17, 2017
The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights at the Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 17 November 2017. The Pillar sets out 20 key principles and rights to support fair and well-functioning labour markets.
