This report examines convergence in human capital – specifically that of individuals with tertiary education – in the EU, analysing three phases: creation, utilisation in the labour market and mobility. The analys...
The objective of this audit was to assess whether the EU institutions’ employment framework provides them with the flexibility to meet recruitment needs and improve workforce management, and enable them to address t...
This report contributes to a major research activity currently being carried out by the European Agency for Safety and Health (EU-OSHA) on the health and social care sector (HeSCare sector). The HeSCare sector covers ...
The Social Protection Committee’s (SPC) annual review of the social situation in the EU and the policy developments in the Member States delivers on its Treaty mandate and provides input in the context of the prepar...
This study investigates the impact of technological upgrades and automation, on employment and working conditions in the automotive, sector in Romania, Spain and Germany. Utilising qualitative research methods, the st...
Increasing emphasis on independent living and social inclusion is driving deinstitutionalisation – the shift away from a reliance on residential institutions towards family- and community-based settings for the prov...
This manual provides the guidelines for data providers when transmitting data to Eurostat on Causes of Death (COD) in the statistical collection with the same name. The manual covers both the mandatory and voluntary d...
The Western Balkan region is in an advanced stage of the Smart Specialisation design process, with several economies deeply involved in its implementation. The commitment of these economies to adopt an EU-style, trans...
This study maps measures in EU Member States and EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) to support those with a history of cancer to remain in and return to work (RTW). It finds that there are few legisla...
The purpose of this briefing paper is to look at international experiences of development of social enterprises and identify examples and lessons relevant to initiatives in Eastern Wielkopolska aimed at job creation a...
This edition of the Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) review examines patterns and developments of social convergence in the EU over the last decade, showing important catching-up trends among Member...
The purpose of this briefing paper is to look at international experiences of development of social enterprises and identify examples and lessons relevant to initiatives in Eastern Wielkopolska aimed at job creation a...
A series of co-creation workshops in 2023 between the European Commission and Member States have been pivotal in shaping the monitoring scheme under the Interoperable Europe Act, now in force as of April 2024. These w...
The Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) guarantees formal access to mobility, the labour market, and various social benefits to holders of this status; however, limited employment opportunities and the path dependenc...
This briefing paper identifies and illustrates European experiences in assisting older coal miners and other displaced workers through early retirement and other targeted support. In the context of the future cessatio...
The accommodation and food service activities sector, also referred to in this study as the Horeca sector, is an important segment of the European Union’s (EU) economy, contributing significantly to employment and e...
The accommodation and food service activities sector, also referred to in this study as the Horeca sector, is an important segment of the European Union’s (EU) economy, contributing significantly to employment and e...
Job retention schemes were one of the main policy interventions used in the EU to address the negative effects of COVID-19 on the labour market. In contrast to previous crises, all Member States used them to protect e...
This report contains a literature review of findings on the relationship between regional actors and higher education institutions in the context of regional development. This involves the examination of a variety of ...
This report aims to enhance understanding of how equality measures are perceived and accepted by majority/dominant groups, and what can be done to improve progress on equality. First, it synthesises knowledge from mul...
Austria is a federal republic. Its legislation is based on the constitutional principles of the Federal Constitutional Act (Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz)1 and additional constitutional legislation which can be found in a ...
The European Social Fund (ESF) is the European Union’s main instrument for investing in people. In 2014- 2022, the fund helped Member States progress towards achieving the EU’s 2030 headline targets in employment,...
This document was developed by the ERA Forum sub-group ‘Inclusive Gender Equality in the ERA’, in close cooperation with the European Commission. It aims to address incidents of gender-based violence in research a...
Gender equality is pivotal for advancing progressive, equitable societies. Traditional narratives often narrowly frame it as a binary issue, emphasizing women’s rights in isolation. However, realizing the full poten...
Important changes to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence have been made to address the problem of domestic violence as gender-based violence as part of the policy on gender equality. Although adopted since Au...
The report’s main focus is on old-age pension systems. It looks primarily at statutory pensions, incorporating the adequacy contribution of supplementary pensions where relevant. The report also looks at the role of...
Cyber security is an ever-growing field and a necessity for businesses. With malignant attacks and cyber-scams growing in frequency and sophistication, the skillset of a cyber security professional is evolving and cha...
This in-depth overview of European Union (EU) cohesion fundsâ investment in skills aims to better understand the proportion of planned investments by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), European Regional Develo...
The principle of equality is recognised by the Belgian Constitution in Articles 10 (equality of women and men), 11 (equality of Belgian citizens without discrimination) and 11bis (promotion of equal access to elective...
The German legal system is a federal constitutional system. The centre of legal thought and practice is the parliamentary statute, but the legislator is bound by the Federal or State Constitution. The system is hierar...
Building on years of joint work within the Copenhagen Process, European countries have now committed to common priorities laid down in the 2020 Council Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training (VET) for Sus...
The report outlines the main themes that emerged during the thematic meeting and summarises the lines along which the discussions among participants unfolded. The content of the report draws from the contributions sha...
This Guidebook is an internal document of the European Commission. However, its content may be of interest for external readers who would like to know more about principles and formats for citizen participation. Pleas...
Digital service delivery has proven effective in particular for jobseekers closer to the labour market. This however raises the question whether and how Public Employment Services can best provide services online to t...
This report provides an overview of the payment of old-age, survivorsâ, and invalidity pensions in a cross-border context within the EU/EFTA (including the UK), seeing that there is a considerable group of pensio...
Digital service delivery has proven effective in particular for jobseekers closer to the labour market. This however raises the question whether and how Public Employment Services can best provide services online to t...
Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) – a partner in the Smart Cities project STARDUST – has produced a paper on data-driven policy making and the need for capacity building in smaller public administrations.
During the last two months, our partner Eurac Research conducted an educational initiative in Trento to educate students about how behaviors can impact our energy consumption, both at school and at home.
GINNGER project combines long-term social strategies with innovative digital solutions to trigger the sustainable transformation of EU neighbourhoods, putting citizens at the heart of the regeneration process.
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the European Innovation Council (EIC) recognises the crucial role technology plays in driving economic growth and sustainability. Thanks to the EIC Fund, numerous startups, SMEs...