EaSI - EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation

The Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme is a financing instrument at EU level to promote a high level of quality and sustainable employment, guaranteeing adequate and decent social protection, combating social exclusion and poverty and improving working conditions. Main objectives of the programme are: * Strengthen ownership of EU objectives and coordination of action at EU and national level in the areas of employment, social affairs and inclusion. * Support the development of adequate social protection systems and labour market policies. * Modernise EU legislation and ensure its effective application. * Promote geographical mobility and boost employment opportunities by developing an open labour market. * Increase the availability and accessibility of microfinance for vulnerable groups and micro-enterprises, and increase access to finance for social enterprises.